Sedona, ArizonaUptown Sedona
Amara Resort and Spa
Creekside tree lodge
Uptown Sedona Sedona, Arizona
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Creekside tree lodge
Oak Creek borders the grounds below Uptown Sedona, creating a tree-shaded lodge where guests gather around evening fire pits facing Snoopy Rock.
“Inside, decor honors the area’s Native American heritage, incorporating elements like grass-woven baskets, headboards crafted from local fallen trees, and desert flower hues.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A tree lodge aesthetic balancing natural wood textures with restrained Southwestern neutrals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
There is a modern, contemporary edge here that plays against Sedona’s natural beauty without falling too hard into cliche Southwestern decor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Uptown's art galleries and boutiques sit just up the hill, while shaded walking paths trace Oak Creek right outside.
The rooms
Rooms come with headboards carved from fallen local timber, and each opens onto a private balcony or patio.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated zero-edge infinity pool and hot tub look out over the tree canopy toward red rock bluffs.
The spa
Treatments range from sage-misted clay wraps to crystal sound healing, with steam rooms set inside the locker rooms.
The gym
Large windows fill the 24-hour fitness room with daylight, set with cardio machines and strength-training equipment.
Restaurant
SaltRock Southwest Kitchen
Southwestern dishes use ingredients from the Verde Valley, served on a red-rock-facing patio alongside craft agave cocktails.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.