The Cliffs

The Cliffs stands at 301 L'Auberge Lane in Uptown Sedona, the walkable core of the town where galleries, cafes and tour desks cluster along State Route 89A. It is a four-class property with an outdoor pool open around the clock, a hot tub, a full-service spa with seven treatment rooms, a twenty-four hour gym and a terrace, garden and bar. Lunch and dinner are served at its restaurant, 89Agave, and a to-go breakfast is available for a fee each morning. The hotel welcomes dogs for a nightly fee, provides babysitting arrangements and cribs, and has a twenty-four hour front desk. There is no elevator, which matters for guests with mobility needs, and balconies, patios and terraces may not suit small children, so families should ask about the right room. A resort fee of ten percent of the room rate covers pool and fitness access, bottled water and coffee in the room and WiFi, and there are valet parking and destination charges on top, so compare the full cost with other hotels before deciding.

Uptown location is the main advantage. From The Cliffs you can reach many of the town's restaurants, shops and tour offices without a car, which suits visitors who plan to join jeep or sightseeing tours that depart from town and who would rather not search for parking every evening. Uptown is also busier and more commercial than the hotel areas south of town, so it suits travelers who enjoy a lively street scene more than those seeking silence.

The red rock views from Uptown are not as expansive as those from the highway corridor, but the buttes are always visible, and a short drive takes you to the main trailheads and to Oak Creek.

Spa, pool and dining make the property a suitable base for a relaxation-focused trip. The spa accepts reservations through the hotel, and it is wise to book treatments at the same time as your room, since seven rooms fill quickly at weekends. The pool is available all hours, so evening and early-morning swims are possible, and the terrace and bar offer a place to unwind after a hike.

Check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is before eleven in the morning, a government-issued photo ID and a credit card are needed at check-in, and the minimum check-in age is eighteen. Smoking is not allowed, and rollaway beds carry an additional nightly charge, so confirm room arrangements for larger parties.

Who should choose The Cliffs? Couples and friends who want walkable Uptown access, spa time and a restaurant on site, and travelers who prefer a smaller hotel to a sprawling resort. It is less suited to guests who need step-free access, since there is no elevator, and to budget-focused travelers who dislike add-on fees. For the best experience, book a weekday stay in spring or autumn, ask for a room with a view or terrace, and plan one dinner at the hotel restaurant and the rest in Uptown.

If you plan to hike early, remember that the trailheads are a short drive away, so build in time for parking at popular sites such as Cathedral Rock, where the shuttle may apply.