Two days is where the planning starts.
Sedona may have other ideas.
Confirmed Sedona stays plus a locally-curated guide to what to do, where to shop, and how to plan a quick getaway without over-planning it.
Two days is where the planning starts.
Sedona may have other ideas.
Confirmed Sedona stays plus a locally-curated guide to what to do, where to shop, and how to plan a quick getaway without over-planning it.
Early booking pricing. Once your reservation is confirmed in your name, the stay is yours.
A full week at Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe during Sedona's biggest art weekend — the Sedona Arts Festival, Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Show, galleries, red rocks, and Sedona at its best.
Early booking price · regular $1,895
Secure checkout. Reservation transferred to your name within two business days.
Four nights over Thanksgiving at Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe. Room for family, two couples, or holiday overflow. Two-bedroom lock-off with full kitchen, perfect for a holiday week in red rock country.
Early booking price · regular $2,345
Secure checkout. Reservation transferred to your name within two business days.
Planning is part of the intention.
Early booking pricing is here for travelers who know they're coming.
Pricing increases as the dates get closer.
If these specific stays don't fit, ask us about other Sedona dates or explore Sedona hotels.
Where to wander on your own. Pick a cluster, give it a couple of hours.
A few nearby stops when you want a slower Main Street, a hillside art town, or a quieter Verde Valley detour.
Pre-book the things that sell out, walk into the rest.
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No directories, no rankings. Just the places we go.
The iconic ones plus a couple of locals' picks. Tap “View the hike” to open trail details and current reports before you go.
Check current trail conditions and parking before you go. See Local Truths below for the shuttle and Red Rock Pass details.
A handful of things every Sedona visitor should know — and most guides won't tell you.
You can't drive to Cathedral Rock or Soldier Pass during shuttle hours (Thursday–Sunday, year-round; daily during spring break). Park at Posse Grounds or 1294 SR-179 and ride free, or pay $2 for the on-demand Sedona Shuttle Connect — works like Uber.
Required at many trailheads. $5/day, $15/week, $20/year. Buy at the Visitor Center or trailhead kiosks. America the Beautiful Pass covers it too.
On weekends, even lots that aren't shuttle-only fill before sunrise. Leave your hotel by 6:30 if you want the famous trails — or just take the shuttle and stop worrying.
Sedona is a roundabout town. Yield to the car already in the circle. Don't stop inside it. Signal when exiting. Not complicated, but visitors panic.
4,500 feet elevation, dry desert air, full sun. Dehydration sneaks up. At least 1L per person per hour of hiking. Sip before you're thirsty.
You're sharing the desert with javelinas (hah-vuh-LEE-nuhs — pig-like animals that travel in family groups, harmless if you give them room), coyotes (you'll hear them at night), and the occasional rattlesnake or scorpion. Watch where you step, look before you reach, and never put your hand somewhere you can't see.
Two reasons. Coconino National Forest is federally protected, so taking rocks, plants, or artifacts is technically against the law. And locally, people will tell you the rocks belong here. Take pictures, leave the souvenirs to the gift shops.
Sedona is a cycling town. If you're staring at the red rocks while driving (and you will), don't drift into the bike lane. They're paying attention. Please be too.
If you're driving the canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff at sunrise or twilight, slow down through the switchbacks. Elk and deer cross. It's also one of the most beautiful drives in America — give it the time it deserves.
Coconino National Forest surrounds Sedona. Public land, no admission fee beyond the Red Rock Pass at trailheads. That sense of openness you feel? It's because no one owns most of what you can see.
Yes, Sedona has stories. Bradshaw Ranch (the famous paranormal site west of town), decades of sightings around Bell Rock and Capitol Butte, regular orb reports in Boynton Canyon. Whether you're a believer or just curious, the dark skies are real. Free option: head to Bell Rock at twilight and look up. Booked option: a night-vision UFO tour with local guides.
You'll see booths in Uptown offering free jeep tours, dinner vouchers, or wine tastings in exchange for an "information session." Those are timeshare presentations — typically 90 minutes to 3 hours. The gift is real, the sales pitch is real. If vacation ownership genuinely interests you, go in eyes open. If you just want the freebie, decide whether the time trade is worth it. The official Chamber visitor center at 331 Forest Road is the one that's actually free with no pitch attached.
Sedona artists pay booth fees, sales tax, and studio rent. The price on the tag is the price. If you love it, buy it. If you don't, walk on.
Sedona has a lot of visitors for a town this size. In peak seasons — spring, fall, holiday weeks — dinner reservations are the difference between eating where you want and eating where you can. OpenTable covers most of the higher-end spots. A few favorites (Elote Cafe, for one) don't take reservations at all — show up early or be willing to wait. Traveling as two? Bar seating is the cheat code at almost every Sedona restaurant.
Yes, it's real. The city wouldn't allow standard yellow against the red rocks, so the only McDonald's in the world with turquoise arches is right here. Take the picture. It's a thing.
Instagram is forever. Hospital bills are forever too. Sedona has rescues nearly every week — Devil's Bridge, Cathedral Rock, off-trail. Carry water. Wear real shoes. Turn around earlier than you want to.
This is a confirmed Hyatt Vacation Club reservation. After payment, the stay will be placed in your name for check-in at Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe. Please allow up to two business days for processing and written confirmation.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe, Sedona, AZ. The full check-in address and resort details will be included in your written confirmation.
Yes. Once the stay is confirmed in your name, you may contact Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe directly to verify your reservation.
No. Two Days in Sedona is an independent travel-planning and stay-booking site. We are not Hyatt, Hyatt Vacation Club, or the official resort website.
No. These are fixed-date stays offered at early booking pricing. Once the stay is confirmed in your name, the booking is final and non-refundable. Dates cannot be changed.
If for any reason the stay cannot be placed in your name, your payment will be refunded in full.
Some stays may have resort-collected fees due at check-in. If your stay includes a split-week fee, it will be clearly listed before you book. The current split-week fee is $80.
Yes. After your reservation is confirmed in your name, you may contact Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe directly to make a request. Requests are handled by the resort and are not guaranteed.
Some units and resort areas may involve stairs, and unit locations can vary. Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe may have accessible unit options, but specific unit placement is not guaranteed with this booking. After your reservation is confirmed, you may contact the resort directly to make accessibility requests.
Sedona takes its dark skies seriously. If you're arriving after dark, a small pocket flashlight may become your favorite overprepared travel item.
The featured stays here are fixed-date reservations. If you have specific Sedona dates — or another Hyatt Vacation Club destination — in mind, you're welcome to reach out. Future stays may be possible with advance planning.
