230 Apple Ave, Sedona, Arizona, United States | (888) 708-2081
Stunning views of Oak Creek Canyon from balconies and patios
Prime location in Sedona's busy Uptown neighborhood
Solar-heated outdoor pool and hot tub
Pet-friendly with a dedicated pet play area
All rooms have private balconies
All rooms and balconies are non-smoking (a con for some)
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking, including oversized vehicles
No elevator to upstairs rooms
No bar or restaurant on the premises
Guestrooms have thin walls
Decor is a bit dated
Pool only open seasonally
The 23-room, budget Matterhorn Inn is not
fancy, but it is clean, comfortable, and ideally located in Sedona’s Uptown
area, with its trendy shops, restaurants, and galleries. The motel-style inn’s views of Oak
Creek Canyon are especially impressive. There is a small pool and outdoor hot tub, and
an outdoor fireplace on the pool deck. Rooms are simple and unassuming, a bit dated in style, with spacious private balconies from which to watch the sunset over the red
rocks. All in all, the Matterhorn is a low-key spot with a welcoming atmosphere and immaculate accommodations, which allows guests to spend the money they save on a room trying out the many local bars, restaurants, and adventures.
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Scene
Low-key and casual, with basic motel decor and welcoming atmosphere
Even though the style is pretty basic, the Matterhorn Inn is a casual, welcoming, and popular spot in an excellent location. The inn doesn’t have a bar or restaurant where guests can gather, but
there is a spacious pool deck with an outdoor fireplace for cool nights that can turn into a bit of a social scene for guests. The
lobby is tiny and serviceable, with little to no space for hanging out, but
there is local art on the walls, including photography and desert paintings,
and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The hotel is pet-friendly, and includes a fenced-in dog run, which adds greatly to the comfortable family feeling.
Location
In the heart of Sedona's trendy Uptown area, near hiking trails, with stunning views
The Matterhorn Inn is located on a hill in
the center of Sedona’s Uptown area, with shops, restaurants, and art galleries,
all within walking distance. The location is so convenient that guests can pull into the parking lot and leave their car in place while exploring the town on foot throughout their stay. The area is safe and easy to reach, right on
Highway 89, Sedona’s main thoroughfare. During daytime, it is heavily
trafficked, but things shut down early and are quiet come nighttime. There are hiking and biking trails nearby, and plenty of day trips in the
area. Business travelers may prefer to stay on the outskirts of town, where things
are less congested. The views of Oak Creek Canyon and the red rocks are
exceptional.
Rooms
Spacious and clean, with pretty balconies for enjoying the sunset over the canyon
Rooms at the Matterhorn Inn are spacious and
clean, if a bit dated and bland in style, with large picture windows and private balconies with canyon and red rock views. Balconies have potted desert flowers for added charm. Eastern-facing rooms on the second floor have the best views. The
decor is simple and Southwestern in flavor, mostly in shades of brown, with wrought-iron beds -- a king or
two extra-long doubles -- and small bathrooms with basic shower/tub combinations and tiled floors. Amenities
include coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs with cable, mini-fridges, and, upon
request, microwaves. The walls tend to be thin; request a room with upgraded
soundproofing.
Features
Private dog run, solar-heated pool, hot tub, and outdoor fireplace
The Matterhorn Inn is a simple home base
from which to explore Sedona and the surrounding desert, with hard-to-find
bonuses like a fenced-in dog run for four-legged guests. The seasonal outdoor pool is
solar-heated; there is an adjacent hot tub and shady cabana with sunbeds, (although
it is just over the wall from the parking lot). There is an outdoor fireplace
by the pool where guests can gather during cool evenings, and an observation
deck with unparalleled sunset views of the red rocks. There is no business
center, but there is a web-connected computer in the lobby for guest use. There's also free Wi-Fi.
