The Inn at Thunder Mountain is an upscale bed and breakfast at 2900 Hopi Drive in West Sedona, a four-class stay that trades the amenities of a resort for the personal attention of a small inn. Breakfast is served free each morning in the reception area, with an option for delivery to your room, and parking is free and on site. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, room service and housekeeping are available, and the grounds include a garden and a nature reserve setting. There is no pool and no on-site restaurant, so dinner means a short drive into town. Pets are not allowed, the premises are smoke-free, and no resort fee is mentioned. Check-in takes place within a narrow window in the afternoon, so plan your arrival rather than turning up late. Guests rate the inn very highly, which reflects the small scale and attentive service you can expect from a bed and breakfast rather than a large hotel.
Atmosphere is the point. A bed and breakfast gives you things a bigger hotel cannot: a small-scale welcome, local advice on trails and sunrise spots and a quiet breakfast table where you can plan your day. West Sedona is less touristy than Uptown, and this part of town has easy access to restaurants, cafes and the west-side trailheads. If your idea of a Sedona stay is a calm room, a garden to sit in and a cooked breakfast without a buffet queue, this is the format that delivers it.
Things to plan around. The check-in window runs from three to five in the afternoon, which is much narrower than at a large hotel, so tell the inn your arrival time and let them know if you will be late. With no pool or restaurant, the inn works best for travelers who spend their days out on trails and in galleries and want somewhere peaceful to return to.
Check-out is at eleven. Ask the staff for local tips, and book dinner reservations for popular restaurants in advance during spring and autumn, when the town is busiest. Ask about stairs and room location if mobility is a concern.
Who should stay? Couples, solo travelers and small groups who prefer the intimacy and personal touch of a bed and breakfast, and guests who are happy to trade a pool and resort services for peace and a strong breakfast. It is not suited to families wanting facilities for children, to pet owners or to anyone who wants a restaurant and bar on site.
Pair a stay here with a morning balloon flight, a visit to Tlaquepaque and a hike at Doe Mountain or Boynton Canyon, and consider booking midweek in spring or autumn for the best combination of weather and availability.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Garden and nature reserve setting
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Room service
- ✓Housekeeping
- ✓Smoke-free property
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Inn at Thunder Mountain?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is included, with an option for delivery to your room.
Is there a pool or restaurant?+
No. There is no pool and no on-site restaurant, so plan to eat in town.
What are check-in times?+
Check-in runs from three to five in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven, so tell the inn your arrival time.
