
Axel’s take
Choose it for canyon views and walkability, not full-service resort comforts.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A simple, independent motel-style hotel above Oak Creek
Cedars Resort is a simple, independent motel-style hotel, and a strong pick if scenery and location matter more than polish. Canyon-view rooms have private balconies; choose one rather than assuming every room gets the outlook. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and easy walks to restaurants and shops. The pool and hot tub add appeal after hiking.
The trade-offs are older interiors and some tight bathrooms, reflected in Tripadvisor and Booking.com feedback. Despite the name, this isn't a full-service resort: there's no breakfast or restaurant, reception isn't staffed around the clock, and the hotel says there's no direct creek access. We'd skip it for a pampering stay; travelers with mobility needs should confirm room suitability directly before booking.
- Rooms
- Canyon-view rooms have balconies; city-side rooms differ, and guests flag some dated fittings and tight bathrooms.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength: Booking.com scores cleanliness 9.0/10 and Expedia 9.4/10.
- Service
- Generally praised as helpful; reception has limited hours, with urgent after-hours assistance available.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, hot tub, small gym and free Wi-Fi; no restaurant or breakfast.
- Fees and surprises
- Free parking and no resort fee; early check-in fees apply before 2 p.m., and late arrivals may incur a fee.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
The location
20 North Hwy. 89A, Sedona
Walkable to Uptown shops and Tlaquepaque; overlooks Oak Creek but has no direct creek access.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, hot tub, small gym and free Wi-Fi; no restaurant or breakfast.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Playroom
- Fitness facilities
- Free parking
- Pets Not Allowed
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Late check-in fee for check-in after 10 PM (amount varies)
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Cedars Resort: from $216 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $216 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Cedars Resort on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Cedars Resort is a simple, independent motel-style hotel above Oak Creek in Sedona, United States.
Address: 20 North Hwy. 89A, Sedona. Property ID: 1028496. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sedona/cedars-resort-1028496
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sedona/cedars-resort-1028496/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $312 | $337 on Booking.com | $25 less (7%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $316 | $337 on Booking.com | $21 less (6%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $396 | $421 on Booking.com | $25 less (6%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $398 | $421 on Booking.com | $23 less (5%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $216 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $394 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $612 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $785 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $954 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,189 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,437 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,639 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,800 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,964 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $2,120 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,276 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,432 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,630 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.3/10
Choose it for canyon views and walkability, not full-service resort comforts. A simple, independent motel-style hotel above Oak Creek, scored for what it is.
Cedars Resort is a simple, independent motel-style hotel, and a strong pick if scenery and location matter more than polish. Canyon-view rooms have private balconies; choose one rather than assuming every room gets the outlook. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and easy walks to restaurants and shops. The pool and hot tub add appeal after hiking.
The trade-offs are older interiors and some tight bathrooms, reflected in Tripadvisor and Booking.com feedback. Despite the name, this isn't a full-service resort: there's no breakfast or restaurant, reception isn't staffed around the clock, and the hotel says there's no direct creek access. We'd skip it for a pampering stay; travelers with mobility needs should confirm room suitability directly before booking.
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Best for: Couples choosing a canyon-view balcony; Hikers wanting a convenient base; Travelers who prefer walking to dinner
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Watch out for: Older interiors and some small bathrooms; No breakfast or 24-hour reception; No elevator; limited room accessibility
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Location: Walkable to Uptown shops and Tlaquepaque; overlooks Oak Creek but has no direct creek access.
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Rooms: Canyon-view rooms have balconies; city-side rooms differ, and guests flag some dated fittings and tight bathrooms.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength: Booking.com scores cleanliness 9.0/10 and Expedia 9.4/10.
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Service: Generally praised as helpful; reception has limited hours, with urgent after-hours assistance available.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, hot tub, small gym and free Wi-Fi; no restaurant or breakfast.
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Fees and surprises: Free parking and no resort fee; early check-in fees apply before 2 p.m., and late arrivals may incur a fee.
Axel's opinion of Cedars Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
About Cedars Resort
- Property type: Resort
- 3-star hotel
- 20 North Hwy. 89A, Sedona
- Optional charges: Late check-in fee for check-in after 10 PM (amount varies)
- Amenities: Spa tub, Outdoor pool, Playroom, Fitness facilities, Free parking, Pets Not Allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Sedona
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard room with view
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard room with balcony and with view
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge; With view
- Standard room with balcony and with view — room photo 1
Standard Single room
Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony and with mountain view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Double room with balcony and with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
Business room
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Business Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
Superior room
- Room features: Fridge
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Triple room
Deluxe Quadruple room
Premium room
Premium Single room
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Premium Triple room
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Premium Quadruple room
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 3
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premium Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 3
Grand room
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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