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Consolidated "Sedona AZ - questions, advice, recommendations" thread

Consolidated "Sedona AZ - questions, advice, recommendations" thread

Old Mar 25, 2015, 8:21 am
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L'Auberge is a Virtuoso property, so you could get amenities with it to make it a great value (and better than the others). I haven't been to Sedona myself, although I have friends who have went and rave about it. Have a great trip with your daughter!
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Old Mar 26, 2015, 5:56 pm
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When I've visited Sedona I've stayed up the hill in Flagstaff. The drive down & back up through the canyon is pretty enough that I've never minded spending the extra time on it. Flagstaff is a "chain motel near the interstate" type of town, though; a very different vibe from "boutique lodge in an arty small town" like Sedona. The former's generally fine with me as the latter often gives me hives.
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Old Mar 28, 2015, 3:04 pm
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I agree with darthbimmer, unless the hotel you choose IS your destination, stay in Flag and make the 30 minute drive to Sedona.

For hiking, check out the Coconino National Forest website (http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/coconino/recreation/hiking/?recid=54884&actid=50). Definitely make time for two or three hikes. The scenery is so much better when you get out in the forest. For lighter hikes, I'd recommend Doe Mountain, Boynton Canyon, and the West Fork Trail (this one requires a separate parking fee outside of the Red Rock pass. The trail also has several shallow water crossings).

Most of the Sedona area trailheads require a Red Rock pass for a small fee, available from self pay stations at major trailheads and the ranger station on highway 179 about one mile south of The Village of Oak Creek.
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Old Mar 30, 2015, 11:54 am
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You should consider staying in Cottonwood if convenience and value are important. It's a short drive and part of the real world. In the winter, Flagstaff is subject to snow storms but is great in the summer. I got stuck in a place in Sedona that is mainly aimed at doing timeshare pitches that last forever. Don't go to those things.
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Old Apr 24, 2015, 5:54 pm
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I've been to Sedona several times and would HIGHLY recommend Enchantment Resort. Amazing. L'auberge is definitely more of a romantic/couples destination place. There are also some very nice properties through airbnb.com. Getting around Sedona is very easy, very good restaurants, hiking, massages, and interesting crystal/spiritual stuff. You'll have a great time no matter where you stay!
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Old Apr 26, 2015, 5:31 pm
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Originally Posted by JumboJet
I would stay in town if possible
Can you elaborate more?


I've been to Sedona countless times, mostly just for daytrips. Heck, flew up once CHD-SED for breakfast (now that's a great way to see Sedona!)

Only stayed in the area once, at the Hilton resort, which as others noted isn't in Sedona proper but out in Oak Creek Village.
I found the Hilton a great option to the crowds of, "downtown," Sedona. It isn't big, but whenever I've been traffic always seems a mess, parking can be a challenge.
(I have stayed in Flag many times and wouldn't recommend that if you want to focus on Sedona).

Anyway, there are some awesome views of Bell Rock from the Hilton. If you work out, they have an awesome fitness center with a 25m lap pool, along with the play pools at the hotel proper.

If you like to run, there's some awesome areas, again right from the hotel. I ran down the main drag (toward the I-17), but took the first little road up a hill (toward Cornville I think), and pretty much just ran that out/back.

There's a small shopping center walking distance from the Hilton with a few restaurants. Actually, there's a very healthy thread on the Hilton Sedona over in the HHonors forum here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...spa-us-az.html
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Old Jul 22, 2015, 12:14 pm
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Sedona help needed

I will be in Tucson for a conference in August with my daughter. I have visited there before and was thinking of showing her Sedona because she likes shopping and I want her to see the red rocks. I'd really appreciate any suggestions for places to stay (my budget is around $100 a night so I may have to do airbnb, etc.) because I realize that is low. I have a disability and am a cancer survivor so hiking isn't possible.
Suggestions for places to see and any deals, etc.?
Thank you all so much. I haven't been able to travel for awhile and always find the best advice here.
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Old Jul 22, 2015, 2:18 pm
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I'd try VRBO or Airbnb. Flagstaff isn't too far away if you're not opposed to commuting in. August isn't the high tourist season for the desert, so you probably have a decent chance of finding a deal.

(You realize Tuscon is the better part of four hours away from Sedona, yeah?)
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Old Jul 22, 2015, 3:52 pm
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Hi,

In the Village of Oak Creek ( 6 miles drive from Sedona) the Days Inn Kokopelli has rooms for about $100 in mid august ( $77 in you prebook and is non refundable). From there it is a short drive to Bell rock vista with short trails ( can you walk a little bit?- if you can the footpaths at Bell rock are reasoable)

Other suggestions;

The Sedona trolley for a good overview of sedona and stops at the chapel of the holy cross

Silde rock park

The Pink Jeep tours ( some can be a bumpy!)- there are other tours also

Midgely Bridge and the short paths underneath the bridge

Regards

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Old Jul 22, 2015, 5:06 pm
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The Views Inn Sedona tends to be at or close to that price point and would be a good choice. My wife and I thought it was good value for money when we stayed there last year.
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Old Jul 23, 2015, 9:22 am
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The Views Inn Sedona tends to be at or close to that price point and would be a good choice. My wife and I thought it was good value for money when we stayed there last year.
I stayed there earlier this year and thought it was fine for what I paid - room was clean and a good size, shower had good water pressure and wifi was fast. Only quibble would be that the free breakfast was a bit rubbish, but that's hardly a dealbreaker.
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Old Jul 23, 2015, 6:00 pm
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I've stayed at the Best Western in west Sedona and it was great. Flagstaff is also an option; about a 25 minute drive north of Sedona. That's the main city in the area. Also look at the city of Cottonwood for a nearby hotel. There's also the Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, but you may or may not want to stay at a casino.

For someone who doesn't hike, my suggestion is to get a rental car with unlimited miles and tour around.

The old mining town of Jerome is about 20 minutes southwest of Sedona and worth a long lunch stop.

The Verde Valley (generally bordered by the cities of Sedona, Camp Verde, and Cottonwood) is one of Arizona's two big winemaking regions.

Up in Flagstaff is the chairlift ride up the San Francisco Peaks.

The Verde Canyon Railway runs scenic train rides out of Clarkdale.
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Old Aug 16, 2015, 7:00 am
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We're driving up to Sedona from PHX and plan a day's hike before heading off to Moenkopi and wanted to climb to Cathedral Rock saddle and loop back on another Trail. Before heading off next day, we hope to hike a short trail.

We would welcome any recommendations and suggestions as we've not been to Sedona before.
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Old Aug 17, 2015, 4:15 pm
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For a special albeit expensive experience, L'Auberg de Sedona. Excellent hotel with a great restaurant
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Old Aug 18, 2015, 7:15 am
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Someone above asked about the Best Western Arroyo Roble - we stay here on our yearly Sedona trips and find the location convenient to our favorite place to eat in Sedona (Indian Gardens Cafe and Market - just up 89A) and to the rest of town. We've walked to L'Auberge for Sunday brunch with no issue and since we usually take mtn bikes with us, can just ride to most of the trailheads. The hotel is always clean and Lonnie, the manager, is a long time resident who can tell you anything about the area. Keep in mind that when we're on vacation, we are in the room to sleep, so while L'Auberge is certainly a much nicer hotel, we wouldn't spend enough time there to make the price difference worth it. We haven't been terribly impressed with the food in Sedona - most of it seems touristy and made for the masses, but you can definitely find some places off the beaten path. We found a small, nondescript Mexican restaurant last year and it was better than Javelina and other places on the strip (I think it was called Tortas de Fuego - it's in front of an auto body shop).

For those who want a grocery, there is a small Whole Foods with a decent deli and salad bar. Bike and Bean is my normal coffee stop while in town, plus they offer bike rentals if you don't bring your own. We always do a loop with Submarine Rock to get in some classic slick rock riding, but we rode up Broken Arrow + Chicken Point last summer and it might be my new favorite. We usually ship our bikes out, but Bike and Bean has a great selection of hardtail and dual suspension bikes (road bikes as well if you're sticking to pavement).
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