Amara Resort and Spa is a boutique hotel located in Sedona, AZ surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Red Rocks. The Arizona resort makes for a fantastic vacation spot for couples with varied interests. The enthralling natural scenery and countryside can look after any active adventure-lover, while the modern hotel offers relaxation and indulgence at its on-site spa for those looking to stay in and be pampered. With its own restaurant, fitness center, pool and daily yoga sessions, Amara Resort is a haven for both wellness seekers and outdoors enthusiasts. Scroll to see the full list with photos or jump to the table of contents.
Amara Resort Rooms and Suites
There are 100 guest rooms and suites inside this attractive AZ resort, recently redesigned in order to live up to the hotel’s high standards. Décor throughout the hotel is focused on combining contemporary and native influences, using a mixture of natural colors and eclectic, varied furniture. Headboards are made from trees that fell nearby, lines are sleek and sharp like desert flats, and accent colors calls to mind verdant foliage or wild desert flowers. The whole place is undeniably influenced by its location in the heart of the Southwest.
All guest rooms and suites come with pillow-top mattresses, Atelier Bloom bathroom products, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, soft bathrooms to relax in, and a workstation desk with ergonomically designed chair for the more business-minded. Other features, such as balconies or bathroom configurations, vary from room to room.
The Patio Guest Room is the basic guest room, offering either one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. There’s a private balcony or patio complete with furniture, where you can sit out with a drink in the balmy Arizona evenings.
The Courtyard Guest Room also comes with a private patio or balcony, which specifically offers views of the hotel’s courtyard and its infinity zero-edge saltwater pool that guests can use for invigorating dips. There’s 380 square feet of space giving plenty of room to spread out and by choosing two queen-sized beds, you can sleep up to four guests.
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The Spa Guest Room sprawls to 400 square feet, with its king-sized bed in the middle. The bathroom features a jetted soaking tub, and its private outdoor space also faces out over the hotel’s courtyard and saltwater pool.
In contrast on the other side of the building, the balcony or patio from the Creekside Guest Room showcases the natural splendor of Oak Creek. The room clocks in at a comfortable 380 square feet, providing plenty of space around its plush king-sized bed.
The Creekside Studio Spa Suite shares this gorgeous view, and its king-sized bed comes paired with a sofa bed in its spacious living room which totals 670 square feet of space. There’s a jetted bathtub in the bathroom, and a private furnished patio facing out over the meandering creek. The top of the range Creekside One Spa Bedroom Suite is pretty much the same in terms of facilities, but its space extends to 720 square feet, making it the most luxurious option.
A variety of accessible accommodations are also available for the Patio Guest Rooms, and the Accessible Creekside Spa Suite. Possible adjustments include tubs with grab bars, communications features and roll-in showers.
Rollaway beds are available in some rooms for a charge, but maximum room occupancy is capped at four people. Cribs and playards are also available to rent for no charge from the hotel. So, a family of four with one child and one infant could rent a king-sized room and opt for a rollaway bed and crib to maximize space.
All guests staying at Amara Resort are subject to a daily resort fee. This charge covers high-speed WiFi access, a hotel shuttle that offers transport within a one-mile radius of the resort, use of the relaxation room and steam room in the spa, valet parking, fitness center access and daily yoga classes.
Dining at Amara Resort
Amara Resort is home to Saltrock Southwest Kitchen, a trendy little spot that serves fresh, seasonal fare inspired by traditional local food. Its ambience is casual and chic, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner inside or al fresco on the oversized patio. There are fire pits and heat lamps to keep cool desert evenings warm, and a wide range of options including snacks and vegetarian options. There’s even a pool menu, for those who want to eat while lazing by the water.
Room service is also an option, with food being brought straight to your door for your pleasure and convenience.
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Saltrock Southwest Kitchen doubles as a drinking establishment, with a bar open from 11:30am until 10pm. The bar menu serves snacks and nibbles, locally brewed draught beer and a variety of wines and spirits. Its craft margaritas are a specialty, but the brave of heart should try some of the tequila from its extensive collection. The beverage program is focused on agave flavors, making for a punchy and unique take on a standard cocktail menu. Amara Resort is home to Saltrock Southwest Kitchen, a trendy little spot that serves fresh, seasonal fare inspired by traditional local food. Its ambience is casual and chic, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner inside or al fresco on the oversized patio. There are fire pits and heat lamps to keep cool desert evenings warm, and a wide range of options including snacks and vegetarian options. There’s even a pool menu, for those who want to eat while lazing by the water.
Room service is also an option, with food being brought straight to your door for your pleasure and convenience.
Saltrock Southwest Kitchen doubles as a drinking establishment, with a bar open from 11:30am until 10pm. The bar menu serves snacks and nibbles, locally brewed draught beer and a variety of wines and spirits. Its craft margaritas are a specialty, but the brave of heart should try some of the tequila from its extensive collection. The beverage program is focused on agave flavors, making for a punchy and unique take on a standard cocktail menu.
The Spa
Amara Resort and Spa is dedicated to making sure guests enjoy the best in wellness treatments. Ingredients used are natural and local, for minimum environmental impact and maximum relaxation. Spa services on offer are focused on providing rejuvenation, invigoration or calming depending on the type of products and techniques used.
Massage and body treatments are great for relieving tension, or loosening up any sore muscles from hiking around the natural landscapes. The body treatments use restorative agents like sage or mineral salts that are delivered through scrubs or wraps in order to promote tranquility and clear skin. Facial treatments work to clarify the skin, balancing essential oils and retaining a healthy, hydrated complexion. There’s even cosmetologists on hand to offer make-up consultations, to ensure you both feel, and look, fabulous.
Spa packages are also available, which take three hours and offer a combined service focusing on two or three different areas. Massages and pedicures can be combined, or a custom facial can complement a detox wrap and therapeutic massage in order to thoroughly de-stress and re-invigorate.
Weddings, Meetings and Events
Amara Resort has spaces that can be privately hired for any event, corporate or personal. The hotel has a long history in providing weddings and promises to deliver fairytale results for your big day.
The on-site restaurant staff and experienced chef can create tailored menus and catering plans to provide for food, while the hotel has space for 125 people at a cocktail reception or up to 85 people attending a wedding banquet. There’s a whole host of packages available, which cover everything from grand events right down to intimate elopements. Bridal Party Services include spa and cosmetic treatments, and a special pricing discount is available for booking ten or more guest rooms.
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Corporate events can also make the most of Amara Resort’s resources, as it is an ideal location for private events, team-building retreats or business meetings. There is an impressive 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space which can be used in flexible arrangements. Rooms can be laid out in banquet, classroom, theatre, reception, u-shape and conference seating plans in order to best suit the event’s needs. There’s also a premier fitness center on-site for all guests to use as well as event catering from the staff. Beyond the hotel, the surrounding area is full of activities that are sure to get the heart pounding and forge a sense of camaraderie among workmates old and new.
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Plan This Vacation
Sedona has long been a tourist hotspot, due to its geological marvels. The Cathedral, Thunder and Coffeepot rock formations are huge sandstone monoliths that change hourly with the lighting. This translates into a huge abundance of outdoor activities, from wildlife-spotting and hiking in the Red Rocks to taking a Sedona Jeep Tour through the desert landscape.
More urbane types will appreciate Sedona’s cultured, cultivated city life. There’s an upmarket shopping area filled with interesting stores, a multitude of cafes and over 40 art galleries spread across the streets. There’s also recently been a boom in local wine production that’s been seen at vineyards and tasting rooms, making Sedona a top pick for grape lovers.
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Amara Resort and Spa is a pet-friendly hotel, and animals are allowed to be brought no matter their species, breed or size without having to pay any extra charges. This means that every type of animal is welcome to stay, and the hotel staff are happy to help. Pets are welcomed by name and provided with their own amenities such as pet-bed loaners, food, water bowls and mats.
Door hangers are placed on guest rooms with pets in, in order to inform other hotel guests that a pet is in the room, to ensure nobody is startled. The concierge staff also have lists of all nearby pet facilities in Sedona, from pet-friendly restaurants and parks to boutiques and groomers.
100 Amara Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336, Phone: 928-282-4828, website, Map
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