95 Portal Lane, Coconino National Forest, Sedona, Arizona, United States | (251) 219-4428
Tucked away from the heart of Sedona, El Portal Sedona Hotel is an upscale hacienda-style property brimming with grandeur and boutique charm. It features 12 one-of-a-kind suites with log-beam ceilings, flagstone-tiled floors, fireplaces, and Southwestern antique decor, which results in grand yet cozy interiors. Guests also get access to the gym, pools, and day spa in the neighboring Los Abrigados Resort and Spa (though this commands a daily resort fee). On-site facilities include a lodge-style dining room offering hearty home-cooked breakfasts (which can also be taken in rooms), an honor bar for wine, beer, and snacks, and an enchanting al fresco garden courtyard with a fire pit that guests often mingle around in the evenings. Travelers wanting more resort-style features, such as a spa, multiple restaurants, and tennis courts, consider Enchantment Resort.
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What are the Design and Scene Like at El Portal Sedona Hotel?
A couple-run, hacienda-style inn full of elegant charm and boutique ambience
El Portal was envisioned by Californian natives Steve and Connie Segner as an elegant boutique inn where guests could not only experience the true spirit of Sedona, but instantly feel at home, as if they were staying as family or friends. With just 12 rooms, the intimate atmosphere is inherent in El Portal’s grand hacienda-style design. Beyond its gated entrance, the hotel unfolds with rustic charm, thanks to vine-covered stone walls and a beautiful curation of antiques collected over the years by the owners. Rooms are spread over two levels that surround an open courtyard adorned with pretty cottage gardens and a cozy fire pit where guests often mingle in the evenings. While children are welcome here, the grown-up vibe makes this property more suited to couples than families with young kids. The hotel is also pet-friendly, and dogs get welcome baskets that include doggie blankets, bags, and treats.
Where is El Portal Sedona Hotel Located?
In a private pocket in the heart of Sedona, near shops, restaurants, and galleries
El Portal resides just off Highway 179, which runs right through the center of Sedona. The hotel is just behind the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, a picturesque shopping and art gallery enclave with several restaurants, including the Oak Creek Brewery and Grill, the Secret Garden Cafe, and El Rincon Mexican Restaurant (all three are about a one-minute walk away).
What are Rooms Like at El Portal Sedona Hotel?
Huge, homey suites blending stellar colonial craftsmanship with rustic Southwestern decor
El Portal offers 12 air-conditioned rooms, each with its own unique layout and decor. Lofty ceilings with exposed log beams, adobe walls in neutral taupe, and flagstone-tiled floors are the rustic norm. Custom French doors, window frames made from 200-year-old wood, and colorful stained glass accents highlight the acute attention to detail in each space. Layouts are huge and open-plan, with living areas featuring beehive or river stone fireplaces. Antique furniture curated for each space adds to the cozy ambience, and includes Spanish chandeliers, worn-in leather armchairs, antique wooden chests, and Navajo rugs. King-sized beds are dressed in swish 400-thread-count linens, and a number of rooms open onto private patios or balconies, some of which are fenced in and are ideal for guests with pets. Flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi are provided. Bathrooms also vary and may feature freeform granite vanities or twin pedestal basins, freestanding clawfoot tubs, or built-in spa baths. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided. Pets incur no additional fees.
What Features are Available at El Portal Sedona Hotel?
Limited amenities include a la carte breakfast (for a fee) and access to pools, gym, and day spa right next door
Amenities are limited at this property, and travelers wanting lunch or dinner will have to rely on one of the many nearby restaurants. Breakfast is available, however, for a fee, and the hotel offers a delicious range of hot and cold a la carte options, from breakfast burritos to lemon buttermilk pancakes. The morning meal is available in the dining room or in rooms. There's also a self-serve honor bar for snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee, all available in the lobby. Drinks can be brought back to rooms, though many guests take them out to the open-air courtyard at the center of the hotel where there's a fire pit and a circle of Adirondack chairs.
Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, situated right next door. A daily resort fee covers admission to the facilities, which guests may access by simply flashing their El Portal room key. Concierge services are available, and staff can advise on where to eat, hike, drive, and explore locally, as well as give those traveling with dogs advice on what spots around town are pet-friendly. Free on-site parking and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi are also provided.
