The Adobe - Handicap Accessible
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 355 sq ft · regular
This air-conditioned room includes a seating area with a sofa bed, a cable TV and a small refrigerator. This room is also known as the Garden Court Suite.
El Portal
A twelve-room hideaway where Sedona's landscape becomes the architecture
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El Portal
12 Total Rooms
12 Room Types
4.8 (43 Reviews)
El Portal announces itself not with signage or spectacle but with a hand-carved wooden gate that opens onto a courtyard lined with river rock columns and rough-hewn timber. Built in the tradition of an Arts & Crafts hacienda, the property feels less like a hotel and more like the private estate of someone who spent decades collecting hand-forged ironwork, antique doors, and Native American artifacts, then decided to let a few guests stay. Every beam, every stone, every piece of stained glass carries intention. The twelve rooms are individually designed with whirlpool tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, and pet-friendly layouts that feel generous in both square footage and character. Some feature private patios and balconies framed by Sedona's iconic red rock formations. Beds are dressed with fine linens, and bathrooms showcase handcrafted tile and copper fixtures that reinforce the property's devotion to artisanal craft.
The heart of the property is its great room, a gathering space anchored by a massive stone fireplace and filled with an eclectic collection of Western art and antiques. This is where guests settle in for the complimentary breakfast each morning and return in the evening for wine and conversation. There is no restaurant on site in the conventional sense, but the kitchen operates with a hospitality that feels personal rather than programmatic. El Portal's innkeepers serve as concierges, trail guides, and storytellers, pointing guests toward the best hikes in the surrounding Coconino National Forest or arranging excursions to nearby galleries and spiritual sites. The courtyard, with its fountain and shade trees, becomes a natural pause point between adventures.
Sedona's landscape is, of course, the reason anyone comes. The property sits steps from Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, placing guests within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, and the creek-side paths that wind through the village's sycamore-shaded courtyards. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross are all a short drive away, and the staff at El Portal can arrange everything from jeep tours and vortex hikes to hot air balloon rides above the sculpted sandstone. Oak Creek Canyon beckons for swimming and streamside picnics during warmer months, and the town's growing culinary scene provides options that range from Southwestern comfort food to refined contemporary dining.
What stays with you after El Portal is not any single amenity but a sense of proportion. The scale is intimate enough that the innkeepers know your name and your dog's name. The craftsmanship is detailed enough that you notice something new in a door hinge or a hand-painted tile on your second or third day. And the red rocks outside your window shift through enough shades of amber and ochre across the day that the landscape never quite looks the same twice. It is a place built slowly and meant to be experienced the same way.
El Portal announces itself not with signage or spectacle but with a hand-carved wooden gate that opens onto a courtyard lined with river rock columns and rough-hewn timber. Built in the tradition of an Arts & Crafts hacienda, the property feels less like a hotel and more like the private estate of someone who spent decades collecting hand-forged ironwork, antique doors, and Native American artifacts, then decided to let a few guests stay. Every beam, every stone, every piece of stained glass carries intention. The twelve rooms are individually designed with whirlpool tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, and pet-friendly layouts that feel generous in both square footage and character. Some feature private patios and balconies framed by Sedona's iconic red rock formations. Beds are dressed with fine linens, and bathrooms showcase handcrafted tile and copper fixtures that reinforce the property's devotion to artisanal craft.
The heart of the property is its great room, a gathering space anchored by a massive stone fireplace and filled with an eclectic collection of Western art and antiques. This is where guests settle in for the complimentary breakfast each morning and return in the evening for wine and conversation. There is no restaurant on site in the conventional sense, but the kitchen operates with a hospitality that feels personal rather than programmatic. El Portal's innkeepers serve as concierges, trail guides, and storytellers, pointing guests toward the best hikes in the surrounding Coconino National Forest or arranging excursions to nearby galleries and spiritual sites. The courtyard, with its fountain and shade trees, becomes a natural pause point between adventures.
Sedona's landscape is, of course, the reason anyone comes. The property sits steps from Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, placing guests within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, and the creek-side paths that wind through the village's sycamore-shaded courtyards. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross are all a short drive away, and the staff at El Portal can arrange everything from jeep tours and vortex hikes to hot air balloon rides above the sculpted sandstone. Oak Creek Canyon beckons for swimming and streamside picnics during warmer months, and the town's growing culinary scene provides options that range from Southwestern comfort food to refined contemporary dining.
What we love about this stay
There's a quietness to this place that feels earned, not manufactured — a small boutique property set among Sedona's red rocks where every room carries its own personality through bespoke furnishings and locally rooted craftsmanship. It doesn't try to compete with the landscape; it defers to it, letting the Southwest's heritage seep into the design rather than performing some glossy version of desert luxury. The scale is intimate enough that the whole experience feels unhurried, almost private. What lingers is the sense that the property genuinely belongs here — shaped by the same juniper-scented air and ancient sandstone that draws people to this part of Arizona in the first place. It's for the traveler who wants to feel the desert rather than simply look at it from behind glass.
Member rates
Public rate vs published member rate
El Portal in Sedona, AZ publishes distinct room types below. The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- What is the public rate vs the member rate at El Portal?
- The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- Is the member rate at El Portal a personalized quote?
- No. Before you connect or sign in, Journey only shows the published entry-tier member rate for this stay. It is a catalog offer, not a personalized quote.
- How do I unlock the member rate at El Portal?
- Join on journey.com, then check dates on this hotel page to book a room.
Room types
Catalog room types at this hotel. Choose dates below for the public rate and the published entry-tier member rate. Those dated totals are not a personalized quote.
The Greene & Greene
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 495 sq ft · regular
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Flat Rock Hickory with Day Bed
Sleeps 3 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 495 sq ft · regular
This air-conditioned room includes a seating area, a cable TV and a small refrigerator.
The Garden Court
Sleeps 2 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 355 sq ft · regular
Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Grand Canyon Suite
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 495 sq ft · regular
This double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
The Santa Fe
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 495 sq ft · regular
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
The Molesworth with Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 377 sq ft · regular
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a sofa. The unit has 2 beds.
The Hile
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 377 sq ft · regular
This double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
The Juniper
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 398 sq ft · regular
This double room's standout feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
The Governor's Suite
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 603 sq ft · regular
This air-conditioned room includes a seating area with a sofa bed, a cable TV and a small refrigerator. This room is also known as the Rim View Suite.
The Rim View Room
Sleeps 4 · 2 × Super King, Pull-out Couch · 398 sq ft · regular
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
The Arts & Crafts Suite
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 398 sq ft · regular
This double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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Where you'll be staying
95 Portal Lane, Sedona, AZ, US
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OCT 2025Guest
OCT 2025Incredible place - don’t miss out! It was a magical place to unwind after hiking! The staff was incredibly gracious and kind. We will definitely return for more visits.
Guest
AUG 2025Super place! We will be back, again :)!
Guest
AUG 2025The woman who helped me check in was so helpful and friendly and welcoming. It was a particularly difficult moment in life for me and I needed a place to rest and heal and this place was gorgeous
Guest
NOV 2025We highly recommend this hotel!! The hotel is in a great location. It is quaint and charming with beautiful, unique decor and architecture. Terri and Fran were very welcoming and gave us information on great hikes in the area. We loved the self- serve snacks and drinks available at all hours. We also loved having a glass of wine while sitting outside by the fireplace . The rooms are very spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable with extra pillows. We originally booked 1 night but decided to extend our stay for an extra 2 nights as we loved it so much! We can’t wait to come back!
What you need to know
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