Last updated: October 2026
Sedona — Traveler Guide
The best-rated 4- and 5-star hotels in Sedona for a Christmas trip, with this year's festive events, December weather and the best areas to stay.
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Our top pick for Christmas in Sedona is Adobe Grand Villas in West, rated 9.8 from 101 Booking.com reviews. Casa Sedona Inn is a strong alternative at 9.7.
7 places · Checked October 2026
West
In West. Booking.com puts it about 1.8 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 101 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.8 guest score from 101 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
West
In West. Booking.com puts it about 1.8 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 369 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.7 guest score from 369 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Sedona
In Sedona. Booking.com puts it about 2.6 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 345 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.6 guest score from 345 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Sedona
In Sedona. Booking.com puts it about 6.9 km from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 2,933 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 2,933 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
In West. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 260 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 260 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Uptown
In Uptown. Booking.com puts it about 3.2 km from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 876 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 876 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Uptown
In Uptown. Booking.com puts it about 3.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 127 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 127 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
December in Sedona is cool and sunny, with red rock hiking in the day and holiday lights in the evening. The Tlaquepaque tree lighting and Festival of Lights are the best-known events. It is a busy month because the weather is good and the village is decorated.
Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.
December highs are about 13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F) and lows about 0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F), mostly sunny and dry. Snow is possible but usually light and short-lived.
How we picked: the 7 hotels in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Sedona with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by how many reviews they have. Scores and review counts were checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
Occasionally. Snowfall is light and rarely lasts long, and the red rocks look good under a dusting. Mornings and evenings are freezing and trails can be icy.
Friday 4 December 2026 from 5 to 6:30pm at Tlaquepaque North. It is free.
Yes. December draws more visitors because of the holiday decorations and good hiking weather. January and February are usually quieter.
Adobe Grand Villas has the highest score of the places in this guide for Christmas: 9.8 out of 10 from 101 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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