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Situated in the mountains, L’Auberge de Sedona is a luxury Sedona hotel. With the completion of a $25 million renovation in 2010, L’Auberge de Sedona now offers the perfect combination of breathtaking Red Rock vistas and creekside tranquility. Staying here, you will be near Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona Art Center and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Offering an array of amenities and personal attention, this is the ideal retreat from the hectic pace of everyday life. L’Auberge is only a two hour drive from Scottsdale/Phoenix.

Guests can choose from two types of lodge rooms and several types of cottages, including creek-side. The rustic, deluxe-rated property includes a lodge with reception area and 21 guest rooms, 31 one and two-bedroom cottages, a four-bedroom Creek House, used for corporate retreats and family reunions. A $25 million upgrade that blends cabin-style exteriors with modern interiors was completed last spring. No visit to Sedona is complete until you’ve experienced the fragrant aromas and delectable flavors of the award-winning L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek. Offering the finest Mediterranean inspired American cuisine, L’Auberge Restaurant is with a reputation as one of the best in Sedona. Providing guests with a sophisticated creekside dining experience either outdoors on the open air terrace or indoors in glass fronted dining room, Sedona’s L’Auberge Restaurant boasts one of the largest and most refined selections of vintage wines.

The resort offers different activities from a thrilling Jeep adventure to an unforgettable nature hike or a rejuvenating day at the peaceful and tranquil spa and a fitness facility. Serenite Spa has all the face, body, hand and foot treatments you could hope for. Complimentary yoga classes are available. Free wireless Internet access is provided.