Sedona, United States
L’Auberge de Sedona Creekside: Tranquil creekside woodland sanctuary along Oak Creek in Sedona with outdoor cedar showers and Cress on Oak Creek dining
Nestled along the tranquil, tree-shaded banks of rushing Oak Creek beneath the towering red rock sandstone cliffs and canyon walls of Sedona, Arizona, L’Auberge de Sedona opened as one of the American Southwest’s most beloved luxury retreats. Spanning 11 lush woodland acres shaded by sycamore and cottonwood trees, the 88-room sanctuary offers an oasis of natural serenity. Standalone creekside cottages with private outdoor cedar rain showers, wood-burning fireplaces, dining on the water’s edge at Cress on Oak Creek, and the holistic L’Apothecary Spa establish L’Auberge as the pinnacle of Sedona luxury.
Arrival introduces travelers to peaceful creekside mountain elegance: personal hosts greet guests in the timbered lodge with fresh prickly pear lemonade and the soothing sound of rushing water. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Sedona red rock, hiking, and spiritual pursuits: hiking the iconic Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Devil’s Bridge trails (5 to 10 minutes away), taking private Pink Jeep tours through rugged red rock backcountry, vortex meditation and energy healing sessions, strolling to art galleries and boutiques in Uptown Sedona, fly fishing for rainbow trout directly in Oak Creek, and reserving a creek-edge dinner at Cress.
Creekside living balances red rock adventure with holistic wellness: the L’Apothecary Spa allows guests to blend their own custom scrubs using local rosemary, juniper, and desert clay. The heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks red rock cliffs. Dining is magical: Cress on Oak Creek presents French-inspired modern American cuisine served at candlelit tables situated inches from the rushing waters of Oak Creek, complemented by craft cocktails at the Creekside Lounge.
Accommodations comprise 88 rooms and standalone private cottages ranging from 45 to 110 square metres. Each cottage features vaulted ceilings, authentic wood-burning or gas fireplaces, private outdoor cedar open-air showers, king beds, and private decks framing Oak Creek or red rock peaks.
Nature lovers, romance seekers, and wellness travelers seeking creekside tranquility beneath Sedona’s red rocks, outdoor cedar showers, and waterside dining at Cress should book L’Auberge de Sedona without hesitation. Travelers seeking sterile highway motels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 3,600 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 3,200 reviews.
First day
- Drive into Sedona, turn down into the shaded canyon, and arrive at L’Auberge.
- Check into your Creekside Cottage, light the fireplace, and step onto your deck over the water.
- Dine right along the rushing creek at Cress on Oak Creek.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 6.8k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Enchanting Oak Creek Sanctuary
Guests revere the rushing water sounds, standalone cottages, outdoor cedar showers, and sycamore tree canopy.
Cress Dining & L’Apothecary Spa
Reviewers consistently praise dinner right on the water edge at Cress, the custom scrub bar, and friendly staff.
Guests Warn
Peaceful Oasis in Sedona
Visitors love being tucked down in the canyon away from Uptown traffic while walking distance to shops.
Cozy Fireplace Atmosphere
Travelers celebrate the warm Southwestern wood cabin luxury.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Sedona Creekside Luxury Sanctuary
L’Auberge de Sedona
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Winner
Condé Nast Traveler
In the stay
- Full access to heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center with red rock views
- Complimentary scheduled house car shuttle service to Uptown Sedona
- Morning duck feeding food, yoga classes, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
Usually extra
- –Cress on Oak Creek multi-course tasting dinners and Arizona wine pairings
- –L’Apothecary Spa custom blending treatments and private vortex meditation tours
Good to Know
- The 11-acre creekside sanctuary features 88 cottages and rooms along Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona.
- Includes Cress on Oak Creek (dining inches from water), L’Apothecary Spa, outdoor cedar showers, and heated pool.
- Located in Sedona, a 2-hour scenic drive north of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) or 45 minutes from Flagstaff (FLG).
Editor's Note
Book a Creekside Cottage with a private outdoor cedar rain shower and private deck directly over the water, and request an outdoor table at Cress on Oak Creek at dusk.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026