Pros
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Set on scenic stretch with a panoramic red rocks backdrop
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A short walk to art galleries, restaurants, and boutique shopping
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Spacious, modern rooms -- most with patios or balconies and red rock views
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Two pleasant outdoor pools with big hot tubs and sun loungers
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On-site Elote Cafe is one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in the area
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Free hot breakfast featuring eggs, homemade muesli, and gluten-free options
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Pretty, landscaped grounds with alfresco lounge spaces and fire pits
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Modern fitness center and free use of bicycles, plus direct access to hiking trails
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Free activities such as stargazing nights and live music in the courtyard
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Dogs welcome (for a fee) and there's a fenced-in dog park area on the property
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Free parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi
Bottom Line
The Arabella Hotel is an upper-middle-range property set on a scenic stretch of Sedona highway surrounded by red rocks. The 144 spacious rooms feature retro-modern decor with mini-fridges, cable flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, and most open onto lovely wide patios and balconies with swing chairs. Grounds house two pools and hot tubs, a modern gym, a fenced-in dog park, and lounge and fire pit areas. There are also a popular on-site Mexican restaurant, Elote Cafe, and all sorts of perks including a delicious hot breakfast, loaner bikes, free Wi-Fi, and live music. Numerous galleries, restaurants, and shops are a short walk away, and there are many beautiful hiking trails directly accessible from the hotel. As a comparable alternative with an on-site day spa and a modern American restaurant, try Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
What are the Design and Scene Like at Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Modern and unpretentious resort with a laid-back vibe and red rock views all around
The Arabella Hotel sits on a calm stretch of Sedona highway, surrounded by native greenery and majestic red rocks. A four-million-dollar property-wide renovation, completed in 2018, gave the 1940s-built hotel a fresh new look that adds modern decor to its vintage architecture, drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape. The sand-colored, Adobe-style entrance gives way to two-story oblong buildings where rooms are located. The grounds are scattered with alfresco patio areas (some with fire pits) and gazebos decked out in comfy lounge settings -- all designed for guests to chill out, admire the view, or catch beautiful sunsets over the red rocks in the distance. Pops of red in the form of parasols and two aquamarine-colored outdoor pools add vibrance to the property. Despite its highway address and proximity to restaurants, galleries, and other commercial conveniences, Arabella feels secluded. Direct access to hiking trails only adds to the sense of escape and immediacy to the area's surrounding red rocks. Most visitors are vacationers looking for a quiet getaway, and the hotel is a hit with dog owners, thanks to a fenced-in dog park area and a number of pet-friendly rooms. A maximum of two dogs per room is permitted, for a daily fee.
Where is Arabella Hotel Sedona Located?
On Sedona's Highway 179, within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques
Arabella is situated on a commercial but calm stretch of Highway 179, which runs right through the center of Sedona. Bustling Uptown Sedona is a five-minute drive up the road and features tons of restaurants, bars, and shopping boutiques, Arabella’s immediate surrounds are comparatively calm, though there is still plenty to see, eat, and do within walking distance. The hotel is a four-minute walk south of Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, where dining options include Javelina Cantina (Mexican food), Mooney’s Irish Pub, a bistro, and a sandwich shop, along with a cluster of art galleries and boutiques. It's a 10-minute walk to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, a picturesque and popular shopping area with cobblestones, a fountain, and art galleries. Other worthwhile highlights requiring a short drive include Bell Rock (five minutes), Red Rock Crossing (10 minutes), and the Chapel of the Holy Cross (also 10 minutes). Arabella is 10 minutes from Sedona Airport, and around two hours from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
What are Rooms Like at the Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Spotless, spacious, and modern rooms, most with wide balconies and red rock views
Standard Rooms are situated in the main building and have limited views and lack balconies, though some open onto a large share patio. Courtyard Rooms overlook the main pool and gardens to a stunning red rock backdrop. Trailhead Rooms gaze toward the rear observing the neighboring red rock landscape (though some also overlook an adjacent parking lot). All rooms (other than Standards) open onto lovely wide private balconies (patios on the ground floor), furnished with tables for two and pod-shaped swing chairs. Trailhead Rooms also come with sleeper sofas to accommodate families and small groups.
What Features are Available at Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Two outdoor pools, a fitness center, free hot breakfast, bicycles, and a Mexican restaurant that's popular with locals
Wellness facilities include two pools, a main Courtyard Pool with a hot tub at the center of the property, surrounded by parasol-shaded deck chairs. A second smaller pool and (also with a hot tub) sits adjacent to the lobby. There's also a modern fitness center near the main pool. Though hardly state-of-the-art, it is spacious and modern, equipped with a handful of cardio machines along with a weight-training machine and free weights. There are also plenty of hiking trails just off the property and bicycles are available for guest use. On-site activities include stargazing nights and live music performances.
Soft drinks along with basic snacks and toiletries are available for sale, and there's a business center (really just a desk with a laptop and a printer). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there's plenty of free parking. A concierge is available to assist with local activities and tours.
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Things You Should Know About Arabella Hotel Sedona
Also Known As
- Kings Ransom Hotel & Inn
Address
725 Highway 179, Sedona, Arizona 86336-6209, United States
Website
What are the Design and Scene Like at Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Modern and unpretentious resort with a laid-back vibe and red rock views all around
The Arabella Hotel sits on a calm stretch of Sedona highway, surrounded by native greenery and majestic red rocks. A four-million-dollar property-wide renovation, completed in 2018, gave the 1940s-built hotel a fresh new look that adds modern decor to its vintage architecture, drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape. The sand-colored, Adobe-style entrance gives way to two-story oblong buildings where rooms are located. The grounds are scattered with alfresco patio areas (some with fire pits) and gazebos decked out in comfy lounge settings -- all designed for guests to chill out, admire the view, or catch beautiful sunsets over the red rocks in the distance. Pops of red in the form of parasols and two aquamarine-colored outdoor pools add vibrance to the property. Despite its highway address and proximity to restaurants, galleries, and other commercial conveniences, Arabella feels secluded. Direct access to hiking trails only adds to the sense of escape and immediacy to the area's surrounding red rocks. Most visitors are vacationers looking for a quiet getaway, and the hotel is a hit with dog owners, thanks to a fenced-in dog park area and a number of pet-friendly rooms. A maximum of two dogs per room is permitted, for a daily fee.
Where is Arabella Hotel Sedona Located?
On Sedona's Highway 179, within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques
Arabella is situated on a commercial but calm stretch of Highway 179, which runs right through the center of Sedona. Bustling Uptown Sedona is a five-minute drive up the road and features tons of restaurants, bars, and shopping boutiques, Arabella’s immediate surrounds are comparatively calm, though there is still plenty to see, eat, and do within walking distance. The hotel is a four-minute walk south of Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, where dining options include Javelina Cantina (Mexican food), Mooney’s Irish Pub, a bistro, and a sandwich shop, along with a cluster of art galleries and boutiques. It's a 10-minute walk to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, a picturesque and popular shopping area with cobblestones, a fountain, and art galleries. Other worthwhile highlights requiring a short drive include Bell Rock (five minutes), Red Rock Crossing (10 minutes), and the Chapel of the Holy Cross (also 10 minutes). Arabella is 10 minutes from Sedona Airport, and around two hours from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
What are Rooms Like at the Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Spotless, spacious, and modern rooms, most with wide balconies and red rock views
Standard Rooms are situated in the main building and have limited views and lack balconies, though some open onto a large share patio. Courtyard Rooms overlook the main pool and gardens to a stunning red rock backdrop. Trailhead Rooms gaze toward the rear observing the neighboring red rock landscape (though some also overlook an adjacent parking lot). All rooms (other than Standards) open onto lovely wide private balconies (patios on the ground floor), furnished with tables for two and pod-shaped swing chairs. Trailhead Rooms also come with sleeper sofas to accommodate families and small groups.
What Features are Available at Arabella Hotel Sedona?
Two outdoor pools, a fitness center, free hot breakfast, bicycles, and a Mexican restaurant that's popular with locals
Wellness facilities include two pools, a main Courtyard Pool with a hot tub at the center of the property, surrounded by parasol-shaded deck chairs. A second smaller pool and (also with a hot tub) sits adjacent to the lobby. There's also a modern fitness center near the main pool. Though hardly state-of-the-art, it is spacious and modern, equipped with a handful of cardio machines along with a weight-training machine and free weights. There are also plenty of hiking trails just off the property and bicycles are available for guest use. On-site activities include stargazing nights and live music performances.
Soft drinks along with basic snacks and toiletries are available for sale, and there's a business center (really just a desk with a laptop and a printer). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there's plenty of free parking. A concierge is available to assist with local activities and tours.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Business Center
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Concierge
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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