There’s something magical about Sedona: the red-rock formations, the sprawling canyons dotted with greenery, the local art, the pervasive positive energy. Here is a place you go to connect with nature — and with yourself. And the best Sedona hotels help you do both in style. 

Ambiente Sedona, which opened earlier this year, is my latest Sedona obsession. The intimate hotel uses nature as its guide, and everything from the food to the design to the spa treatments celebrate the property’s breathtaking natural surroundings. And did I mention Ambiente is pet-friendly?

Read on to learn why I'm in love with this hot-off-the-press Sedona retreat. Then, connect with me to plan and book your stay. 

Ambiente’s rooms and landscape cannot be beat

At the adults-only Ambiente Sedona, you’ll stay in one of 40 sleek atriums, each of which is outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spiral staircase leading up to a rooftop terrace, equipped with a fire pit and daybed. The terrace is perfect for stargazing, which is highly encouraged, especially since Sedona is one of 20 certified Dark Sky Communities in the world. Translation? You’ll be able to really see the stars — there’s no light pollution here. 

As lovely as the rooftop terraces are, however, you may find it difficult to escape the chic minimalism (wooden accents, handsome earth tones) of the interiors. Indulge in the complimentary minibar (everything nonalcoholic is free of charge) and gourmet snack selection. Soak in the two-person Hinoki tub, or opt for a luxurious rain shower, next to which a towel warmer makes the whole experience all the more indulgent.

Wherever you stay, you’ll be able to take in the views of Sedona’s majestic Coconino National Forest, with its mesmerizing red-rock Brins Mesa mountains. 

At Ambiente Sedona, you can dial it up & unwind as much as you please

Ambiente is a nature escape, after all, which means it is primed for outdoor adventuring. Join a guided hike or mountain bike ride (Sedona is home to some of the country’s best trails), enjoy an off-road Jeep excursion, take a morning yoga class at Ambiente’s observation deck…I could go on. And if you want to explore the town of Sedona itself (you do, trust me), a complimentary Audi RS e-tron GT courtesy car will drop you off and pick you up. 

The outdoor options are excellent, but the indoor activities are equally appealing: there are wine tastings, cocktail crafting classes, private stargazing sessions led by astronomers — even crystal workshops. And then, of course, there’s the spa, where you’ll select a signature scent to be incorporated throughout your entire treatment(s) — a massage and facial, perhaps, or energy healing, Reiki, cranial sacral therapy, an IV infusion…

Another plus: you’ll be sent home with a vial of your chosen scented oil, and there are fragrance-free options as well.

In the evening, head to Forty1, Ambiente’s onsite restaurant, for a locally sourced, organic meal paired with *the best* wines and craft cocktails. 

Fora Perks:

• $100 hotel / resort credit.

• Welcome amenity.

• Breakfast daily.

• Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.