Pros

  • Wood-burning fireplaces and two-person whirlpool tubs in all rooms
  • Located in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon
  • Large grounds with full creek access for swimming and fishing
  • Fishing poles available to borrow
  • Non-smoking property (a con for some)
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
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Cons

  • No bar or dining facilities on-site
  • No swimming pool or fitness center
  • A rural area, with few restaurants or shops
  • Hills and rocky paths hard for those with mobility issues
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Bottom Line

The 20-room, mid-range Oak Creek Terrace Resort is a rustic, family-owned and -operated hotel in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona. The landscape is the star here, with a creek for swimming or fishing with the hotel’s fishing poles, a creekside glade with hammocks for napping, and bird sounds for accompaniment. Each room -- some are standalone cottages, others are in the main building -- has different features, such as screened patios, but all have romantic wood-burning fireplaces and whirlpool tubs for two. The hotel is a great, unfussy choice for vacationing families and couples.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Oak Creek Terrace Resort

Scene

A low-key woodland paradise, just far enough from civilization

The Oak Creek Terrace Resort has a woodland lodge feel, with low, cabin-like buildings that blend beautifully into the landscape. The Johnson family has owned and operated the resort for 28 years, and it has a rustic, quirky charm that won’t appeal to guests who want fancy room service at their fingertips, but will be bliss for travelers looking for a low-key escape. The sprawling, verdant grounds are made for relaxing to the sounds of birds and burbling Oak Creek in the background. There are hammocks strung creekside, and comfortable chairs for watching the kids (or grown-up counterparts) fish with the resort’s fishing poles. A double swing sits over the creek, and a picturesque gazebo is furnished with couches. The resort’s koi pond is large and picturesque, not a glorified fishbowl. There are plenty of grills, and a variety of outdoor seating for dining al fresco (even if it’s pizza delivery, arranged by the front desk). Sculptures can be found around the property, even in the crooks of trees, and guests' dogs enjoy the run of the place. The Oak Creek Terrace is a woodland escape, not far from civilization.

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Location

Rural and quiet, 10 minutes from Uptown Sedona

Located in Oak Creek Canyon, the Oak Creek Terrace Resort is set right on Highway 89A, heavily trafficked during the day, but quiet at night. The resort itself is peaceful and quiet, and the surrounding area is rural, with few nearby businesses, although a Dairy Queen and a marketplace for Native American handicrafts are both across the street. A car is necessary, as there is no other dining or shopping within walking distance, and parking is free. Downtown Sedona is five minutes away by car, and the trendy Uptown area is a 10-minute drive. Slide Rock State Park is nearby, along with plenty of other hiking and biking areas.

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Rooms

Rustically romantic and more modern than expected, with a multitude of features

Each room at the Oak Creek Terrace Resort is differently sized and configured, with a variety of surprising features among the small motel-style rooms, bungalows, and cabins. Each has a wood-burning fireplace and a whirlpool tub for two; one is even heart-shaped for a kitschy romantic feel. The overall look is surprisingly modern for such a rustic resort, with hardwood floors and clean-lined contemporary furniture. Some rooms have kitchens; all have microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs with free HBO. Some guests have had heating issues; others find the rustic cabins charmingly romantic. Bathrooms are small, and some shower stalls are tiny. Room 17, an A-frame cabin, has a cozy bed and desk tucked up under the eaves, and a porch over Oak Creek.

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Features

Sprawling grounds with creekside hammocks, grills, sun terrace, and scenic Oak Creek, for swimming and fishing

The Oak Creek Terrace Resort has the scenic Oak Creek running right through its sprawling grounds, to which guests have full access for swimming, wading, splashing, or fishing with poles borrowed from the hotel. Each room has a gas grill, and there are a variety of outdoor seating areas where guests can picnic. There is a terrace with sunbeds and couches, and swings and hammocks are scattered throughout the property for lounging. The hotel has vending machines for snacks and sodas, but there is no restaurant; the front desk will provide take-out menus and dining recommendations. Free Wi-Fi is available.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Oak Creek Terrace Resort

Scene

A low-key woodland paradise, just far enough from civilization

The Oak Creek Terrace Resort has a woodland lodge feel, with low, cabin-like buildings that blend beautifully into the landscape. The Johnson family has owned and operated the resort for 28 years, and it has a rustic, quirky charm that won’t appeal to guests who want fancy room service at their fingertips, but will be bliss for travelers looking for a low-key escape. The sprawling, verdant grounds are made for relaxing to the sounds of birds and burbling Oak Creek in the background. There are hammocks strung creekside, and comfortable chairs for watching the kids (or grown-up counterparts) fish with the resort’s fishing poles. A double swing sits over the creek, and a picturesque gazebo is furnished with couches. The resort’s koi pond is large and picturesque, not a glorified fishbowl. There are plenty of grills, and a variety of outdoor seating for dining al fresco (even if it’s pizza delivery, arranged by the front desk). Sculptures can be found around the property, even in the crooks of trees, and guests' dogs enjoy the run of the place. The Oak Creek Terrace is a woodland escape, not far from civilization.

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Location

Rural and quiet, 10 minutes from Uptown Sedona

Located in Oak Creek Canyon, the Oak Creek Terrace Resort is set right on Highway 89A, heavily trafficked during the day, but quiet at night. The resort itself is peaceful and quiet, and the surrounding area is rural, with few nearby businesses, although a Dairy Queen and a marketplace for Native American handicrafts are both across the street. A car is necessary, as there is no other dining or shopping within walking distance, and parking is free. Downtown Sedona is five minutes away by car, and the trendy Uptown area is a 10-minute drive. Slide Rock State Park is nearby, along with plenty of other hiking and biking areas.

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Rooms

Rustically romantic and more modern than expected, with a multitude of features

Each room at the Oak Creek Terrace Resort is differently sized and configured, with a variety of surprising features among the small motel-style rooms, bungalows, and cabins. Each has a wood-burning fireplace and a whirlpool tub for two; one is even heart-shaped for a kitschy romantic feel. The overall look is surprisingly modern for such a rustic resort, with hardwood floors and clean-lined contemporary furniture. Some rooms have kitchens; all have microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs with free HBO. Some guests have had heating issues; others find the rustic cabins charmingly romantic. Bathrooms are small, and some shower stalls are tiny. Room 17, an A-frame cabin, has a cozy bed and desk tucked up under the eaves, and a porch over Oak Creek.

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Features

Sprawling grounds with creekside hammocks, grills, sun terrace, and scenic Oak Creek, for swimming and fishing

The Oak Creek Terrace Resort has the scenic Oak Creek running right through its sprawling grounds, to which guests have full access for swimming, wading, splashing, or fishing with poles borrowed from the hotel. Each room has a gas grill, and there are a variety of outdoor seating areas where guests can picnic. There is a terrace with sunbeds and couches, and swings and hammocks are scattered throughout the property for lounging. The hotel has vending machines for snacks and sodas, but there is no restaurant; the front desk will provide take-out menus and dining recommendations. Free Wi-Fi is available.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

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