Holidays at Arabella Hotel Sedona
Holidays in Sedona
A Season of Wonder in the Red Rocks
Stay Four Nights, Pay for Three This Holiday SeasonBook this offer
Book DirectOur very best rates, and every stay includes:
- Fresh hot breakfast buffet
- WiFi
- Parking
- EV charging
- Cruiser bikes
- Two heated pools and two hot tubs
Celebrate Christmas & New Year’s, Sedona Style
From glowing red rock sunsets to festive evenings in Tlaquepaque, Christmas in Sedona is unlike anywhere else. Our Sedona hotel is just two blocks from Tlaquepaque, so the Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights and Holiday Sweet Stroll are an easy walk. At Arabella Hotel Sedona, experience the perfect blend of Southwestern charm, modern comfort and seasonal magic, with cozy fire pits, two heated pools and our panoramic Sunset Vista waiting for you.
Holiday Offers at Arabella
Sedona holiday packages and deals, with our best rates when you book direct.
Details coming soonBlack Friday & Cyber Monday Sale
Our best sale of the year, two days only. Book now, stay into next year.
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Stay 4, Pay 3
Stay four nights and your fourth night is on us. Settle in, slow down and give yourself one more sunset over the red rocks.
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Details coming soonFinal Cut: New Year’s Eve
Two nights with a bottle of champagne, plus New Year’s Eve on property: bingo, live music and a cozy countdown party in the Ellsworth Room.
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Details coming soonTlaquepaque Luminaria Weekend
Stay two nights and receive a waived guest amenity fee, an upgrade based on availability and a $25 credit toward our pantry.
Booking Opens SoonHoliday Events at Arabella
Celebrate a family Christmas and New Year’s right here at Arabella, with Santa, cocoa, cookies and a cozy countdown to the new year.
Hot Cocoa Bar
Warm up with a cozy cup of hot cocoa after a day of exploring the red rocks. Look for the cocoa bar at our Christmas Eve party and Story Time with Santa, too.
Christmas Eve with Santa
Celebrate Christmas Eve with holiday music, cookie decorating, our hot cocoa bar and falling “snow.” Santa will be on his throne and mingling, so bring your camera. Arizona beer and wine available for purchase.
Story Time with Santa
Gather by the fire and the Christmas tree on Christmas Day as Santa reads classic Christmas stories. Sip hot cocoa from our cocoa bar while you listen.
New Year’s Eve Bingo
Start the night with bingo in our festive Ellsworth Room. Play for prizes like Arizona wine and beer and discounts in the gift shop.
New Year’s Eve Live Music
Enjoy live music under the Sedona sky with Arizona craft beer and wine for purchase, some from vineyards just 20 minutes away. If it rains, the music moves into the Ellsworth Room.
Ring in the New Year
Wind down the year in a cozy, decorated Ellsworth Room with comfy seating, the New Year’s Eve countdown special on TV, snacks, a photo spot and Arizona beer and wine for purchase.
Sedona Christmas Events to Experience
Sedona Tree Lighting
Festival of Lights
Holiday Sweet Stroll
Your Winter Day at Arabella
Wake Up in Red Rock Country
Start with fresh hot breakfast included in your stay before heading out for a day of adventure.
Explore Sedona
Lace up and step onto Marg’s Draw trail just out back, steps from your guestroom. Then cruise to Tlaquepaque on a cruiser bike or take a scenic drive through the red rocks.
Raise a Glass
Gather in the courtyard for Sound Stage Sessions, with live music from local artists and featured Arizona craft beer and wine. See Hotel Events »
Catch the Glow
Head up to our Sunset Vista and watch the red rocks change color as the sun disappears.
Cozy Up Under the Stars
Join us for Sound Sessions featuring local talent, with our favorite local wine and craft beer. See Hotel Events »Holidays in Sedona: Frequently Asked Questions
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What is there to do in Sedona at Christmas?
Christmas in Sedona centers on Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, two blocks from Arabella. The Sedona Tree Lighting is Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, and the Festival of Lights and Holiday Sweet Stroll are Saturday, December 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, with luminarias lit at 5 PM. Between events, hike the red rock trails, take a scenic drive or watch the sunset from our Sunset Vista.Where should we stay in Sedona for Christmas?
Arabella Hotel Sedona is an independent boutique hotel on Gallery Row, two blocks from Tlaquepaque, so the tree lighting, luminarias and holiday shopping are an easy walk. Every stay includes a hot breakfast buffet, WiFi, parking, EV charging and cruiser bikes, plus two heated pools, two hot tubs and fire pits. Santa visits on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and the fourth night is on us on stays of four nights or more.When is the Festival of Lights in Sedona in 2026?
Tlaquepaque’s Festival of Lights is Saturday, December 19, 2026. This year the luminarias are lit at 5 PM during the Holiday Sweet Stroll, which runs from 3:00 to 7:00 PM with carolers, live music, sweet treats and visits with Santa. Arabella is a two-block walk away.Does Arabella have New Year’s Eve events?
Yes. On December 31, Arabella hosts New Year’s Eve Bingo from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Ellsworth Room, live music outdoors from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and Ring in the New Year from 9:00 to 10:30 PM with the countdown on TV, snacks and a photo spot. Arizona beer and wine are available for purchase.Does it snow in Sedona in December?
Snow is possible but usually light. Sedona averages about 3.5 inches of snow a year, and it rarely stays on the ground for long, so a dusting on the red rocks is a special sight. December days average highs around 59°F and lows around 34°F.How far is Arabella from Tlaquepaque?
Two blocks. Arabella sits on Gallery Row at 725 Highway 179, next to Hillside Shops & Galleries and two blocks from Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, home of the Sedona Tree Lighting, the Festival of Lights and the Holiday Sweet Stroll.Can we swim at Arabella in the winter?
Yes. Arabella has two heated pools, two hot tubs and an 8-foot-deep pool that guests enjoy year-round. Pool temperatures vary by season.Is breakfast included?
Yes. A fresh hot breakfast buffet is included with your stay for two adults and two children every morning from 6:30 to 10:00 AM, with gluten-free options.Where can we eat at the hotel?
Arabella’s on-site dining includes Molé Mexican Kitchen, plus breakfast options and al fresco seating with red rock views.Is Arabella pet-friendly?
Yes, Arabella Hotel Sedona offers pet-friendly rooms, a fenced dog park on property and dog treats, so the whole family can come for the holidays. Pets are $27 per night, per room, for up to two pets, with a portion going to the Sedona Humane Society.What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Make Arabella Your Home for the Holidays
The lights are glowing, the red rocks are waiting and unforgettable moments are all around you. Experience the holidays a little differently this year with a stay at Arabella Hotel Sedona.
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