Situated in the desert outside of Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center is a three-and-a-half-pearl conference/golf/casino resort with 246 rooms and suites. While the rooms are pleasant with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, the real draw for most guests are the amenities. There's a golf club with two 18-hole courses, a huge conference center that can deal with groups as large as 2,000 people, and a 24-hour casino. Not to mention a spa with massages and beauty services, a fitness center, a huge pool, and myriad restaurants ranging from a noddle-and-sushi spot to a burger joint. Overall, it's a great place to stage events, golf, or gamble. Be warned that there's a resort fee. For those looking to do some Scottsdale sightseeing, consider closer alternatives, such as The McCormick Scottsdale.
Situated in the desert outside of Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center is a three-and-a-half-pearl conference/golf/casino resort with 246 rooms and suites. While the rooms are pleasant with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, the real draw for most guests are the amenities. There's a golf club with two 18-hole courses, a huge conference center that can deal with groups as large as 2,000 people, and a 24-hour casino. Not to mention a spa with massages and beauty services, a fitness center, a huge pool, and myriad restaurants ranging from a noddle-and-sushi spot to a burger joint. Overall, it's a great place to stage events, golf, or gamble. Be warned that there's a resort fee. For those looking to do some Scottsdale sightseeing, consider closer alternatives, such as The McCormick Scottsdale.
The Arabella Hotel is an upper-middle-range property set on a scenic stretch of Sedona highway surrounded by red rocks. The 144 spacious rooms feature retro-modern decor with mini-fridges, cable flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, and most open onto lovely wide patios and balconies with swing chairs. Grounds house two pools and hot tubs, a modern gym, a fenced-in dog park, and lounge and fire pit areas. There are also a popular on-site Mexican restaurant, Elote Cafe, and all sorts of perks including a delicious hot breakfast, loaner bikes, free Wi-Fi, and live music. Numerous galleries, restaurants, and shops are a short walk away, and there are many beautiful hiking trails directly accessible from the hotel. As a comparable alternative with an on-site day spa and a modern American restaurant, try Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.
The Arabella Hotel is an upper-middle-range property set on a scenic stretch of Sedona highway surrounded by red rocks. The 144 spacious rooms feature retro-modern decor with mini-fridges, cable flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, and most open onto lovely wide patios and balconies with swing chairs. Grounds house two pools and hot tubs, a modern gym, a fenced-in dog park, and lounge and fire pit areas. There are also a popular on-site Mexican restaurant, Elote Cafe, and all sorts of perks including a delicious hot breakfast, loaner bikes, free Wi-Fi, and live music. Numerous galleries, restaurants, and shops are a short walk away, and there are many beautiful hiking trails directly accessible from the hotel. As a comparable alternative with an on-site day spa and a modern American restaurant, try Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.
The Canyon Plaza Resort is a budget property without the budget-friendly prices. It's in a great location just outside Grand Canyon National Park and has nice features such as an outdoor pool, bright atrium lounge, and free (seasonal) shuttle to the park, but the rooms might underwhelm for the price and spotty Wi-Fi is standard. Those visiting in the off-season will also find some things shut down, including the bar in the atrium, though the indoor hot tub and Wagon Wheel Saloon stay open year-round. It's a viable alternative to staying inside the park itself, especially for travelers with pets, but the Best Western Premier right down the road is a better deal.
The Canyon Plaza Resort is a budget property without the budget-friendly prices. It's in a great location just outside Grand Canyon National Park and has nice features such as an outdoor pool, bright atrium lounge, and free (seasonal) shuttle to the park, but the rooms might underwhelm for the price and spotty Wi-Fi is standard. Those visiting in the off-season will also find some things shut down, including the bar in the atrium, though the indoor hot tub and Wagon Wheel Saloon stay open year-round. It's a viable alternative to staying inside the park itself, especially for travelers with pets, but the Best Western Premier right down the road is a better deal.
A solid mid-range property in the Sedona suburbs, Sedona Real Inn and Suites is an excellent choice for travelers who want a quiet place to stay within walking distance of a few local shops. It offers a lot for dog owners, including special pet rooms with tile floors, a dog walking/play area, and free snacks for canine guests. There is a nice outdoor pool with neat landscaping and views of the mountains in the distance. While the hotel serves a hot breakfast every morning, there's no restaurant on-site; guests fond of room service and on-site dining might be better off at the nearby Poco Diablo Resort.
A solid mid-range property in the Sedona suburbs, Sedona Real Inn and Suites is an excellent choice for travelers who want a quiet place to stay within walking distance of a few local shops. It offers a lot for dog owners, including special pet rooms with tile floors, a dog walking/play area, and free snacks for canine guests. There is a nice outdoor pool with neat landscaping and views of the mountains in the distance. While the hotel serves a hot breakfast every morning, there's no restaurant on-site; guests fond of room service and on-site dining might be better off at the nearby Poco Diablo Resort.
The Days Inn & Suites Page/Lake Powell is a solid, contemporary choice for travelers seeking reliable comfort without a lot of extras. This mid-range property is conveniently located just off Highway 89, within walking distance of dining options, and a short drive from attractions like Antelope Canyon. Rooms are neat and well-maintained, and all have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and fast Wi-Fi. As the name suggests, suites are also available. There's an outdoor pool and free breakfast, but no full restaurant on-site; the nearby Courtyard Page at Lake Powell has an on-site restaurant but is a tad more expensive.
The Days Inn & Suites Page/Lake Powell is a solid, contemporary choice for travelers seeking reliable comfort without a lot of extras. This mid-range property is conveniently located just off Highway 89, within walking distance of dining options, and a short drive from attractions like Antelope Canyon. Rooms are neat and well-maintained, and all have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and fast Wi-Fi. As the name suggests, suites are also available. There's an outdoor pool and free breakfast, but no full restaurant on-site; the nearby Courtyard Page at Lake Powell has an on-site restaurant but is a tad more expensive.
This quirky, bed and breakfast-style hotel has 16 villas, all artistically designed around a certain theme, including the Wagon Wheel villa with a functioning water wheel on the entry door and covered wagon-style bed. Unique amenities include a bread maker with a fresh loaf upon arrival, filling the rooms with the scent of fresh-baked bread. New Orleans native Michael Merilli, prepares a five-course breakfast every morning and can also be called upon as a personal chef. Such services don’t come cheap, and the themed rooms may not be every traveler’s cup of tea, but you’d be hard pressed to find something quite so creative.
This quirky, bed and breakfast-style hotel has 16 villas, all artistically designed around a certain theme, including the Wagon Wheel villa with a functioning water wheel on the entry door and covered wagon-style bed. Unique amenities include a bread maker with a fresh loaf upon arrival, filling the rooms with the scent of fresh-baked bread. New Orleans native Michael Merilli, prepares a five-course breakfast every morning and can also be called upon as a personal chef. Such services don’t come cheap, and the themed rooms may not be every traveler’s cup of tea, but you’d be hard pressed to find something quite so creative.
This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert. The property borders Saguaro National Park East, where guests can enjoy guided horseback rides, hiking, and mountain biking. There’s also swimming, communal ranch meals, and kids’ activities. Despite the resort's remote location, guests can stay plugged in with free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms, however, lack TVs -- though for some, that only adds to the authenticity of the experience.
This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert. The property borders Saguaro National Park East, where guests can enjoy guided horseback rides, hiking, and mountain biking. There’s also swimming, communal ranch meals, and kids’ activities. Despite the resort's remote location, guests can stay plugged in with free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms, however, lack TVs -- though for some, that only adds to the authenticity of the experience.
The 88-room Red Feather Lodge provides a basic, low-cost, non-chain base for visiting the Grand Canyon. Rates are generally cheaper than the other hotels in Tusayan, the tiny gateway town to Grand Canyon National Park. There is a small outdoor pool with hot tub and free coffee and tea in the lobby. Rooms are small and simple, but fulfill the needs of budget-conscious travelers and those who couldn’t snag a room at one of the in-park properties. Wi-Fi is free, but can be spotty.
The 88-room Red Feather Lodge provides a basic, low-cost, non-chain base for visiting the Grand Canyon. Rates are generally cheaper than the other hotels in Tusayan, the tiny gateway town to Grand Canyon National Park. There is a small outdoor pool with hot tub and free coffee and tea in the lobby. Rooms are small and simple, but fulfill the needs of budget-conscious travelers and those who couldn’t snag a room at one of the in-park properties. Wi-Fi is free, but can be spotty.
Sedona's Poco Diablo Resort is an upper-middle-range property with plenty of outdoor amenities aimed at guests looking for a quiet but active vacation. For many guests, the property's biggest draw is its nine-hole golf course, and it also has tennis courts, an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and a large fitness center. It's a bit far from local commerce, but there is a bar that serves pub food and a restaurant on the property.
Sedona's Poco Diablo Resort is an upper-middle-range property with plenty of outdoor amenities aimed at guests looking for a quiet but active vacation. For many guests, the property's biggest draw is its nine-hole golf course, and it also has tennis courts, an outdoor pool, full-service spa, and a large fitness center. It's a bit far from local commerce, but there is a bar that serves pub food and a restaurant on the property.
The 153 rooms here are laid out in low-slung, imitation-adobe buildings near a golf course. The hotel is within easy reach of the “canyon country” that makes this part of the U.S. such a popular road trip destination. Like other Courtyard Marriotts, the hotel is equipped with a full-service restaurant. There's also a large outdoor pool with a whirlpool and a patio with outdoor seating. Some guests have noted that the price of this hotel does not seem to justify the bland chain hotel experience it offers, but there aren't many options in Page.
The 153 rooms here are laid out in low-slung, imitation-adobe buildings near a golf course. The hotel is within easy reach of the “canyon country” that makes this part of the U.S. such a popular road trip destination. Like other Courtyard Marriotts, the hotel is equipped with a full-service restaurant. There's also a large outdoor pool with a whirlpool and a patio with outdoor seating. Some guests have noted that the price of this hotel does not seem to justify the bland chain hotel experience it offers, but there aren't many options in Page.