L'Auberge de Sedona
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301 L'Auberge Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336View on a mapPublished · Updated
Off-Season from $440 a night (23 Jan 2027)
Before tax. Choose dates for live rates.
According to the hotel, 158 rooms sit on 11 acres in six room categories.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 6.2: ModestSpa core 7.1
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
6.2 Modest overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.4 on TripAdvisor
5th of 5 in Sedona, October 2026
A desert-botanical spa on Oak Creek, with service and value dragging the stay.
L'Apothecary's menu is the draw: four priced groups cover massage, skincare, body and integrative work, and three signature treatments carry desert botanicals. Spa use is booked by treatment. Whether in-house guests without one may use the pool, hot tub and steam is not stated. Guests report using the pool and hot tub. Right for guests who book the creekside setting and a spa menu, accepting uneven service; wrong for anyone who needs dependable service, a full heat-and-cold thermal circuit, or good value at peak.
Pricing and Availability
- Off-Season
- from $440
- $552 all-in
- Peak
- from $1,090
- $1,365 all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Peak from $1,090 a night (15 May 2027); off-season from $440 a night (23 Jan 2027).
- Peak
- 15 May 2027 from $1,090 room, $1,365 all-in.
- Off-Season
- 23 Jan 2027 from $440 room, $552 all-in.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: 10% resort fee a night, taxed with the room at 13.9%; $5 Local Tourism Assessment Fee a night (not in the all-in figures, which understate by about 0.4%); valet $35 a night, not in the fee; EV charging $10; automatic 20% spa gratuity; 24 hours' notice to change or cancel a spa service or the full fee is charged.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
Desert Flower runs $200 for the cheapest 60-minute massage before the automatic 20% gratuity.
Spa Treatments
L'Apothecary Spa is the best reason to book. Four priced groups cover massage, skincare, body and integrative, and three signature treatments carry the desert botanicals. Desert Flower, the cheapest 60-minute massage at $200 before the automatic 20% gratuity, is the lowest of the four Sedona hotels we compared. Most guests who write about a treatment praise it. Three guests name Amy over 20 months, and the Desert Flower blend uses sage, lavender and calendula.
Spa Facilities
L'Apothecary Spa's heat-led facilities are modest, and the steam room comes only with a treatment. The three elements are a steam room, a hot tub and an adults-only spa pool, with sauna and cold plunge not stated. The Wilde pairs steam with outdoor hot tubs, and Ambiente has a sauna. None of the four Sedona hotels we compared lists a cold plunge. Five of 76 spa-writing guests call the facilities dated or small. Six report using the pool and hot tub without a treatment.
Wellness Programs
Wellness at L'Auberge comes mostly inside the resort fee. Daily guest experiences include yoga, stargazing and meditation, along with Red Rock Trailhead Passes and a 24-hour gym holding three Pelotons and a Hydrow. That sits level with Enchantment and The Wilde among the four Sedona hotels we compared. The pages we read state no class count, so how deep the schedule runs is unknown.
Staff & Service
Service is the main complaint in about one review in four at L'Auberge, where the stay slips. The share runs 26.3%, against 8.1% at Enchantment and 11.1% at The Wilde among the four Sedona hotels we compared, more than three times and more than double. Guests repeat complaints of understaffing, slow check-in, restaurant service and, at the spa, unanswered calls and booked-out slots. Guest praise of staff outnumbers complaints about staff, 179 to 134. Management answers 96% of TripAdvisor reviews, 423 of 442.
Experience
The stay at L'Auberge is uneven once guests arrive, though the creekside setting draws them. About one in five recent TripAdvisor stay reviews gives one or two stars, against about one in eight at The Wilde over a similar recent run. Dated, motel-feel rooms show up in about one review in eight, mostly in The Cliffs, alongside noise, maintenance and stairs. Stays since the hotel rebuilt and expanded the rooms produced these reports. Booking.com guests still rate comfort 9.6 and location 9.3. The stay is more mixed than the spa.
Value for Money
Value is where L'Auberge is weakest, because its peak-night fee-and-tax premium is the highest of the four Sedona hotels we compared. The typical rate across the major booking sites for 15 May 2027 runs $1,090 for the room and $1,365 all-in, checked 10 Oct 2026, a 25.3% fee-and-tax premium. Desert Flower at $200 is the lowest of the four before the automatic 20%, with value raised in about one in six. Booking.com scores value 7.7 against Enchantment's 8.5 and The Wilde's 8.4.
Spa Facilities
15 spa facilities: 10 available, 5 not confirmed
Available
10Beauty Services Skincare, dermaplaning and wraps
Adults-Only Pool or Area L'Apothecary Poolside, adults-only
Couples Treatments Couples suite; Desert Flower 60 for two $400
Fitness Center 24-hour; three Pelotons and one Hydrow
Fitness Classes Included Daily guest experiences including yoga, stargazing and meditation in the resort fee
Full-Service Spa Priced menu in four groups online; treatment-room count not stated
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi Adjacent to the spa; guests report using it
Pool Facilities Heated pool and hot tubs; Duck Pond Cliffside Pool and the adults-only L'Apothecary Poolside
Steam Room Steam room for women, steam shower for men, 15 to 20 minutes
Wellness Programs Daily guest experiences and Red Rock Trailhead Passes in the resort fee
Not confirmed: Cold Therapy, Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, In-Room Spa Treatments, Sauna.
Other Spa Facilities
Integrative work covers Cranio Sacral, Reiki and holistic reflexology, and the Desert Flower massage carries a signature blend of sage, lavender and calendula.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$200–$220 · 60 min$300–$375 · 90 min
- Couples massage$400–$440 · 60 min, for two$600–$770 · 90 min, for two
- Skincare$235–$255 · 60 min$285–$385 · 90 min
- Body treatments$210–$230 · 60 min$300–$330 · 90 min
- Integrative$170 · 60 min$260 · 90 min
- Packages$410–$1,200 · 2.5 to 4 hours
- Signature treatmentDesert Flower Massage60 min · $200
- Spa hoursThe spa is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- GratuityA 20% gratuity is added automatically to every spa treatment on top of the listed price.
- AccessTreatment guests get an hour before and after, with the spa's pool, hot tub and steam. Use by in-house guests without treatment is not stated.
- AgesGuests 16 and older are welcome. A minor release form is required.
- Cancellation24 hours' notice is needed to change or cancel. Inside it, the full fee is charged.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 6 available, 3 not available, 11 not confirmed
Available
6Bar Cress Bar, 89Agave Cantina and the Duck Pond Cliffside Pool & Bar
Concierge Services In the resort fee
EV Charging Stations $10 a night
Pets Allowed Dog-friendly, $100 a night dog fee, non-refundable; no pets in the spa
Restaurants Cress on Oak Creek, Cress Bar, 89Agave Cantina, Duck Pond Cliffside Pool & Bar
Valet Parking $35 a night, not in the resort fee
Not available: Airport Shuttle, Adult Only, Free Parking.
Not confirmed: Air Conditioning, Apothecary, Bike Rentals, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Garden Areas, Golf, Kids Club, Meditation Areas, Tennis, WiFi.
Other Hotel Facilities
L'Auberge de Sedona holds 158 rooms along Oak Creek, including cottages and The Cliffs. Dining runs Cress on Oak Creek, the Cress Bar, 89Agave Cantina and the Duck Pond Cliffside Pool & Bar, with private creekside dining. Thirteen items come with the 10% resort fee, from daily guest experiences and Red Rock Trailhead Passes to the La Galerie art program and a local shuttle. Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out 11 a.m.
About This Hotel
Oak Creek does the heavy lifting at L’Auberge de Sedona, and L’Apothecary Spa rewards guests who came for one of its desert-botanical signature treatments rather than for the stay itself. Stay reviews run uneven: about one review in four makes service the main complaint.
The Spa, Specifically: L’Apothecary Spa
L’Apothecary Spa runs a priced menu in four groups: massage, skincare, body and integrative, and the desert botanicals belong to three signature treatments, Desert Flower, Arizona Sunset and High Desert Glow. The menu is the point. Desert Flower carries a signature blend of sage, lavender and calendula, Arizona Sunset works prickly pear, and High Desert Glow leans on sage and juniper. Our guide to types of spa massage walks through the styles. Reiki, Cranio Sacral and reflexology sit in our Reiki and reflexology guide. Hours run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests 16 and older are welcome, and minors need a release form. The automatic gratuity is 20% on top of listed prices. Access comes with a treatment. Arrive an hour before and stay an hour after for the steam, the pool and the hot tub next to the spa. Most guests who write about a treatment praise it, and three guests name the same therapist over 20 months.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book L’Auberge for Oak Creek and the spa’s desert-botanical signature treatments, ideally in the low months, and accept that service and the rooms can run uneven. Couples who want the couples suite, the Desert Flower 60 for two and private creekside dining are the target. Skip it if you need dependable service, a cold plunge, or good value at peak. Recent guests report dated, motel-feel rooms, mostly in The Cliffs.
Where It Sits in the Sedona Market
L’Auberge carries the lowest 60-minute massage of the four Sedona hotels we compared, the Desert Flower at $200 before each hotel’s automatic gratuity, while its fee-and-tax premium at a peak night runs the highest of the four. So the spa’s entry price is kind while the nightly add-ons are not. Mii amo remains the Sedona benchmark destination spa. Treatments sit level with Ambiente and The Wilde, wellness with Enchantment and The Wilde, and facilities with all three. Stay reviews sit below the rest.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mii amo | SpaRator 8.6: Outstanding | Heat only | Included | $3,528 | $2,480 |
| Enchantment Resort | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,371 | $657 |
| The Wilde Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | Not published | $748 | $360 |
| Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | Heat only | Not published | $2,379 | $1,331 |
| L'Auberge de Sedona | SpaRator 6.2: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,365 | $552 |
| Market median | 7.2 | $1,371 | $657 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the L’Auberge de Sedona Spa Worth the Price?
Yes for guests who go for the spa and the creekside setting, ideally in the low months, and accept variable service and dated rooms in The Cliffs. No for anyone who wants service-led luxury, a cold plunge or value at peak. Typical all-in nights run $1,120 to $1,270 in peak months and $510 to $630 in low months.
When to Book the L’Auberge de Sedona
Peak months April to June run a bit over twice the low months, December to February, and March sits between. Weekends cost more in every priced month, about a fifth on average. Because the 10% resort fee scales with the room, the all-in uplift is the same in every season. The spa runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 24 hours' notice is needed to change or cancel a treatment.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.4 / 59,511+ reviews
Google4.3 / 51,912+ reviews
Booking.com8.6 / 10126+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
The spa offered exceptional services - definitely the best facial and massage I’ve ever had!
TripAdvisorAugust 2026Stay rated 5 of 5fantastic pool with views and amazing hot tub at night for star gazing
TripAdvisorJanuary 2026Stay rated 5 of 5Nothing like the sound of the creek rushing over the rocks.
TripAdvisorSeptember 2026Stay rated 5 of 5our room wasn’t ready until 2 hours after the check in time
TripAdvisorDecember 2025Stay rated 3 of 5The Cliffs are a rip off. Not connected to the main campus unless you want to go down or up 150 steps.
TripAdvisorMarch 2026Stay rated 3 of 5
Location
301 L'Auberge Ln
Sedona, AZ 86336
Awards: 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, · Travel + Leisure 2026 World's Best Awards, Top 10 Best Resort in Arizona · U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Hotels,
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is L’Auberge de Sedona, and How Far Is the Airport?
L'Auberge de Sedona sits at 301 L'Auberge Lane, about two hours by car from Phoenix Sky Harbor and 45 to 55 minutes from Flagstaff. No airport shuttle runs. A local shuttle covers short rides nearby. Red Rock Trailhead Passes sit in the resort fee, valet is $35 a night, and EV charging adds $10.
Can I Use the Spa Without a Treatment?
Spa use is booked by treatment, and the steam, the pool and the hot tub next to the spa are stated for treatment guests an hour before and an hour after. Whether in-house guests without a treatment may use them is not stated, though guests report using the pool and hot tub. Sauna and cold plunge are not listed on any spa page.
What Does a 60-Minute Massage Cost?
Desert Flower runs $200 for the cheapest 60-minute massage before the automatic 20% gratuity, so $240 with it. Prices sit in four menu groups online.
Does the Spa Add a Gratuity?
Yes: 20% is added automatically to every treatment, on top of the listed price.
What Do the Spa Packages Cost?
Five packages run from Heal at $410 to the Reconnect couples package at $1,200, before the 20% gratuity.
Are There Couples Treatments?
Yes: a couples suite and a Desert Flower 60 for two at $400, with longer couples massages running to $770 for 90 minutes.
What Does the Resort Fee Cover, and What Is the Tax?
Resort fee: 10% of the room rate a night, taxed with the room at 13.9%, covering 13 items from daily guest experiences including yoga, stargazing and meditation to Red Rock Trailhead Passes, the La Galerie art program, a local shuttle and 24-hour fitness. A $5 Local Tourism Assessment Fee also applies a night. Valet is not in the fee.
What Are the Spa Hours and Cancellation Policy?
Hours run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., check-in is 15 minutes before a treatment, and 24 hours' notice is needed to change or cancel or the full fee is charged.
What Is the Spa Age Policy?
Guests 16 and older are welcome, and minors need a release form.
What Dining Is on Site?
Four outlets: Cress on Oak Creek for creekside dining, the Cress Bar, 89Agave Cantina and the Duck Pond Cliffside Pool & Bar, plus private creekside dining.
What Is the Fitness Offer?
A 24-hour gym holds three Peloton bikes and one Hydrow rower, and daily guest experiences including yoga, stargazing and meditation sit in the resort fee.
Are Pets Allowed?
Dogs are welcome with a $100 a night non-refundable dog fee, and no pets are allowed in the spa.
What Are Check-In and Check-Out?
Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out 11 a.m.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.4 of 5 from 9,511 reviews; Google 4.3 of 5 from 1,912 reviews; Booking.com 8.6 of 10 from 126 reviews.
- Sources
- The hotel's spa, menu, package, fee and policy pages, the SpaTime booking engine, and recent guest reviews. Sample read ran about 420 reviews of recent stays from TripAdvisor and Google. About half of the TripAdvisor stay reviews were hotel-collected; they scored slightly lower than the organic reviews; they are counted at full weight.
- Data gaps
- Treatment-room count, spa size, sauna and cold plunge, shuttle radius, weekly class count, whether in-house guests without a treatment may use the spa pool, hot tub and steam, and in-room treatments.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. Overall SpaRator Score moves from 7.6 to 6.2. Spa remains strong. Staff, experience and value fall on recent guest reports, with service the main complaint in about one review in four. Pricing now uses the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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