Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel and Creekside Villas

Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel and Creekside Villas is one of Sedona's biggest and most practical lodging choices, at 400 North State Route 89A in Uptown. It is a mid-range property, with a class of 2.5, that earns very strong guest scores by delivering plenty for the money: indoor and outdoor pools (the outdoor pool is seasonal, from March to October), two hot tubs, a sauna, a steam room, a gym, a billiards table, an arcade and game room and a playground, which makes it a favorite with families. A free buffet breakfast is served from seven to ten each morning, and there is a snack bar and deli on site, though no full restaurant; Open Range Grill and Tavern is a short walk away. Rooms range from standard queens and kings to signature rooms with fireplaces or jetted tubs, suites and two-bedroom villas with kitchens that sleep larger groups. Dogs are accepted for a daily fee on request, parking carries a nightly charge, and there is no resort fee.

The strengths are scale and variety. With around seventeen room options, you can pick a layout to suit your party: a standard queen room for a couple, a signature king with a fireplace for a romantic stay, or a creekside villa with a kitchen for a family or friends sharing costs over several nights. The grounds are green and extensive, with Oak Creek nearby, and the hotel's position on the highway at the northern edge of Uptown means that restaurants, tour desks and galleries are close.

What to know before booking. The class of 2.5 means the rooms and decor are functional rather than luxurious, so choose it for value and facilities, not for design. Check which wing and room category you are booking, since signature rooms and villas are the more comfortable options, and request a quiet location if you are sensitive to highway noise.

Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is before eleven. Only dogs are accepted, pet-friendly rooms must be requested through the hotel, and animals cannot be left unattended. The seasonal pool and the indoor pool and spa facilities make it a reasonable option in winter as well as summer, although the outdoor pool is closed between November and February.

Who should stay here? Families with children, groups wanting kitchens, travelers who value a free breakfast and a game room on rainy afternoons, and visitors on a moderate budget who still want pools and spa-style extras. It is less suitable for couples seeking a quiet, romantic escape, for which Ambiente or Amara are better matches, and for guests who prefer a boutique atmosphere.

Book early for spring and autumn weekends, ask about a creekside villa for stays of three nights or more, and use the hotel as a base for jeep tours, balloon flights and trailheads, most of which lie within a short drive.