The Best Spa Hotels and Wellness Retreats to Book in Sedona, Arizona

This must be one of the best spa resorts in Sedona – there are spa suites, a yoga and movement studio, a canyon studio and a fitness center for guests who like to keep active, plus mindfulness programs, private consultation rooms and something called Morning Celebration for those looking to recalibrate their mind. Both the sumptuous rooms in classic creams, with desert-pattern bed throws, and the wood-beamed casitas – each with a fireplace, plus a private deck or patio that overlooks the breathtaking Boynton Canyon – make for a memorable stay. Explore this amazing landscape of sandstone cliffs, canyon and high-desert pinyon-juniper forest on foot or on two wheels; staff can help you arrange tours.

Located in Sedona’s Red Rock country, on the town’s eastern edge, this spa in Sedona is the place to go if you want to feel in tune with the nature surrounding you: the creekside property is shaded by sycamore trees throughout, and dotted with koi ponds and lush greenery. The rooms, cottages and suites are decorated in a classic-meets-rustic style, and come with four-poster beds and fireplaces. Make a reservation for an intimate dinner at the award-winning, wine-forward, Southern European restaurant, Cress on the Creek, or soak in the outdoor pool. To fully unwind, treat yourself to the signature Desert Flower Massage at the L’Apothecary Spa.

Adobe Grand Villas are exactly what they say they are – luxurious villas made out of mud-brick, straddling the space between low-key and fabulous, with rustic, Victorian and desert-style details throughout: think wood-paneling and a creative use of logs as headboards. An executive chef looks after your gastronomic needs and prepares a gourmet breakfast with locally sourced ingredients every day. The spa offers a variety of massages – from Reiki to a Sedona Hikers package: hot stone massage followed by reflexology for tired muscles.

Sitting on the Western end of Sedona, here is a resort that in fact feels like a village: there are individual cottages, fine dining, pools, a spa, shopping, hiking, you name it, all set within a dramatic landscape of red cliffs. Each cottage has a full kitchen, a dining area and a separate bedroom – perfect for longer stays. The decor is charmingly retro (think frilly curtains and flower patterned bedspreads). The resort boasts the largest heated swimming pool in Sedona, and you’re less than five minutes’ drive from the Two Trees Observation Area and Deer Pass Trailhead.

Branding itself as a boutique bed and breakfast, A Sunset Chateau is creeper-clad-France-meets-Arizona. Rooms, suites and casitas are decorated according to a “desert rustic chic” theme: think patterned rugs and throws and walls painted in desert hues. The windows frame rugged red cliffs, and if you’re on a romantic vacation, nab the Adobe Romantic Suite with a two-person jetted tub. Perks include a saltwater pool and jacuzzi, all overlooked by the red rocks of Sedona. A fire pit is lit every evening so you can snuggle up under the stars and enjoy the silhouette of the mountains.

Overlooking Oak Creek on the eastern fringe of town, this Sedona spa hotel comprises tastefully appointed rooms in dark blues and creams and spacious suites with playful decor, including wooden blocks painted in primary colors and pops of abstract contemporary art. Opt for a king room with balcony or a suite to gaze out over the water. The SaltRock Southwest Kitchen is where traditional Southwestern dishes are cooked up from seasonal and local ingredients; wash down your short-rib tacos or organic chicken with a signature Sun Devil margarita. The spa promises all things luxurious and relaxing, such as the Rain Dance Massage, which employs lavender, rosemary and sage essential oils.

Contrary to the name, the Wilde is a Sedona spa hotel that’s just off the main drag in town, but that barely detracts from your admiration of the surrounding dramatic desert landscape (and dramatically named Thunder Mountain) while lounging by the pool or sitting under the stars by the fire pit. The rooms have huge comfortable beds and solid wood furniture, private balconies or patios and wonderful views of the surrounding nature. The spa here is very comprehensive, with yoga, qi gong, tai chi and meditation classes, and more treatments than you can shake a desert rattlesnake at. Chow down on a Sonoran desert hot dog or crispy Southern chicken at Rascal, a modern diner with chef-forward cuisine.

Affordable and spacious rooms and suites are to be found at this spa retreat in Sedona, decked out in off-white and brown shades and flooded with natural light thanks to the large windows. Dine out on pepperoni and ricotta pizza and 10oz (285g) burgers overflowing with toppings at the Spoke & Wheel tavern, with its wine-barrel-and-wrought-iron-chandelier decor, then try the best Arizona vintages, accompanied by wood-fired dishes, at Timo Wine Bar on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The seasonal poolside bar offers good craft cocktails.