New hotels in Sedona

We track three new hotels in Sedona, Arizona: two open since 2022, one confirmed but still unbuilt. Both open properties sit near Uptown Sedona, minutes from the town's shops, galleries and red rock trailheads, and both lean toward wellness and design rather than a conventional resort format. Ambiente Sedona, an adults-only "landscape hotel," opened in 2022; Outbound Sedona followed in May 2026 on the former Poco Diablo Resort site. A third property, Senoa Resort & Spa, remains in fundraising with no construction date confirmed.

What to do

A weekend in Sedona

Base yourself near Uptown Sedona, where galleries, boutiques and restaurants line walkable streets a short drive from both Outbound Sedona and Ambiente Sedona. Spend the first morning hiking Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock, then the afternoon browsing Uptown's shops and Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, a Mexican-style plaza with more than 50 galleries and boutiques near the Senoa Resort & Spa site on Oak Creek. On the second day, drive Highway 179's Red Rock Scenic Byway toward Slide Rock State Park, then return for sunset at one of Uptown's rooftop bars or restaurants.

A full week

A week allows time for Devil's Bridge, Arizona's largest natural sandstone arch, plus a jeep tour into the backcountry that most rental cars cannot reach. Add a morning at Tlaquepaque for glass-blowing classes or gallery browsing, and reserve at least one afternoon for a spa treatment: Ambiente Sedona's adults-only, glass-walled suites each include a private rooftop fire pit, and Outbound Sedona debuts the brand's first spa alongside a two-tiered pool framed by Bell Rock views. Consider a half-day trip north to Oak Creek Canyon for cooler temperatures and swimming holes beyond Slide Rock.

Where to stay

Near Uptown Sedona

Outbound Sedona opened in May 2026 on the longtime site of the Poco Diablo Resort along State Route 179, minutes from Uptown. Designed with The Gettys Group, the 138-room Pueblo-inspired property debuts CoralTree's Outbound brand's first spa, with room types spanning kings, bunk rooms and a signature Serenity Suite aimed at both couples and small groups. Ambiente Sedona, A Landscape Hotel opened in 2022 at 900 W State Route 89A, billed as North America's first "landscape hotel": a European format built around minimizing a building's footprint on its surroundings. Its 40 freestanding, glass-walled atrium suites sit on pillars across three acres of red rock terrain bordering Coconino National Forest, each with a rooftop fire pit; the property is adults-only.

Oak Creek, near Tlaquepaque

Senoa Resort & Spa is a fully entitled, 70-villa resort planned for roughly 11.6 acres along Oak Creek at 115 Schnebly Hill Road, near Tlaquepaque and with views toward Bell Rock and Snoopy Rock. Developer R.D. Olson describes the site as one of the last luxury hotel parcels Sedona's restricted zoning will permit. The project survived a City Council reversal and a subsequent legal settlement before being cleared, but as of mid-2026 remained in fundraising with no construction start date and no operator confirmed.

Which hotel for your trip

Wellness and spa travelers

Ambiente Sedona's adults-only, glass-walled suites and private rooftop fire pits suit a couple seeking a quiet, design-forward wellness stay, while Outbound Sedona's new spa and pool area target a similar traveler at a lower price point, with room configurations that also work for small groups.

Travelers who want to be near Uptown's shops and galleries

Both open hotels, Outbound Sedona and Ambiente Sedona, sit within a few minutes of Uptown Sedona's walkable shopping and dining strip, making either a practical base for a trip built around browsing and red rock views rather than backcountry hiking.

Travelers watching Sedona's next opening

Senoa Resort & Spa's Oak Creek site, near Tlaquepaque, would add a third, higher-density villa option to Sedona's tightly limited luxury hotel supply once it moves past fundraising: worth checking back on given the city's restrictive zoning has added fewer than 100 new luxury rooms in over two decades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Sedona?

Outbound Sedona, which opened in May 2026 on the former Poco Diablo Resort site along State Route 179, minutes from Uptown Sedona.

What hotel is planned next for Sedona?

Senoa Resort & Spa, a 70-villa resort on Oak Creek near Tlaquepaque: fully entitled but still in fundraising, with no construction date or hotel operator confirmed as of mid-2026.

Which Sedona hotel is adults-only?

Ambiente Sedona, A Landscape Hotel, whose 40 freestanding suites are reserved for guests without children.

Why has Senoa Resort & Spa taken so long to move forward?

The project was approved by Sedona's Planning & Zoning Commission in 2024, then overturned on appeal by City Council before being restored through a settlement agreement in December 2024. It is now fully entitled but had not secured construction financing or an operator as of mid-2026.

Is Sedona walkable?

Uptown Sedona itself is walkable, with shops, galleries and restaurants concentrated along a compact strip. Reaching red rock trailheads such as Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge requires a car or organized tour.

Which Sedona hotel has the best red rock views?

Outbound Sedona's pool area is framed by Bell Rock views, and Ambiente Sedona's rooftop fire pits sit directly on red rock terrain bordering Coconino National Forest.