Amara Resort and Spa
Arizona · United States
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Character and identity
Tucked against Oak Creek and the red rocks at the foot of a steep drive off State Route 89A, Amara is a 100-room contemporary resort that sidesteps Southwestern cliche in favour of a cleaner, modern register. Constellation-inspired chandeliers anchor the lobby; fire pits and lawn seating face Snoopy Rock, and a heated saltwater infinity pool looks straight out at the landscape. SaltRock Southwest Kitchen handles all three meals with a Mexican-leaning menu and a serious agave-forward bar. The spa leans into Sedona's crystal and ritual culture, and the concierge programme is a genuine asset.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and groups of friends who want Uptown Sedona on their doorstep but still expect to spend half the trip poolside or in the spa. Design-aware first-timers benefit most, particularly those who'll use the concierge to map out hikes, vortex sites, and dinner reservations.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a big resort with kids' programming, travellers seeking deep seclusion (Uptown gets crowded and the highway is close), and anyone after a full slate of dining options on property, since SaltRock is the only restaurant.
Bottom line
The combination that defines Amara is location plus a 2021 room refresh: you're walking distance to Uptown's shops and sculpture-lined streets, with a credible spa and bar programme to come back to. Book a Creekside room for the Oak Creek outlook and the extra privacy, factor in the $35 resort fee (which covers the golf-cart shuttle up the steep drive), and target shoulder season to dodge the Uptown crowds.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Bicycle rental
