The Wilde Resort and Spa

We recently stayed at The Wilde Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona, and honestly had such a wonderful experience.💫 ✨ This may not be the newest luxury resort in town, but it has that timeless “old money” style — elegant, comfortable, understated, and very authentic. Everything felt thoughtful, warm, and relaxing instead of overly flashy. We booked through our American Express Platinum benefits, which made the stay even sweeter with extra perks and savings. 💳🤍 One of our favorite parts was dining at their restaurant, Rascal. The food was surprisingly delicious! We ordered the fish tacos and the vegan bento box, and both were beautifully prepared with generous portions. The service was attentive and friendly, and we truly enjoyed every bite. 🌮🥗 The entire resort has such a peaceful atmosphere. They offer complimentary yoga and meditation classes, which perfectly matched the calming energy of Sedona. The gardens and outdoor lounge areas are beautifully designed — perfect for sitting quietly, chatting with friends, or simply recharging your mind and body. 🌿✨ This was our first time staying here, and we were genuinely impressed by how relaxing and restorative the experience felt. The resort is also very pet-friendly, with thoughtful grassy areas and spaces designed for furry family members, which we absolutely appreciated. 🐾 And one more thing — we LOVED the bedding. After a full day exploring Sedona, coming back to such a comfortable bed and restful room felt incredibly luxurious in the best way. Sleeping well while traveling really is one of life’s little happinesses. 🤍 Overall, this resort gave us exactly what we needed: peace, comfort, good food, beautiful surroundings, and the feeling of being truly recharged. We would absolutely love to come back again someday. 💞

Prices are absurd for an average resort - $30 for a small magarita by the pool, room rates over the top, and $400+ for a so-so massage at the spa. Felt very ripped off for the experience we had there.

For context: this was our anniversary trip. I pre-paid everything in advance specifically so we wouldn't have to think about logistics. We were respectful guests, kept the room clean, barely used the amenities, and were courteous to the staff throughout. I've traveled a lot and rarely leave reviews like this — but what happened here was not normal. What worked: cute, comfortable room, nice resort aesthetic, and plenty of water refill stations — a smart touch for a hiking destination. What didn't: The bathroom sink was clogged when we arrived, and we found leftover trash from previous guests in the room. Cleanliness was clearly not a priority. We didn't bother swapping rooms because we were short on time and wanted to begin with our plans, so we washed our hands at the tub faucet. The biggest 2 issues were at checkout. Firstly, had a 4 p.m. checkout confirmed a month in advance. The morning we were due to leave, we got a text — not a request, a demand — telling us to be out four hours earlier. We were already partway up a mountain on a hike and had to cut it short and rush back. That single change snowballed: we lost our lunch reservation, had to drag our bags around the rest of the day, couldn't enjoy the things we had planned, and ended up leaving for the airport hours earlier than we needed to. An entire day of our anniversary trip was wrecked because the resort decided to override a checkout time they had already confirmed. Then at checkout, we were hit with over $200 in surprise charges — resort fees I had already pre-paid in full when I booked. At check-in, we were told only items charged to the room (like meals at the restaurant) would show up on the final bill. The restaurant charge was correct. Everything else was for things that never happened. When I asked about it, the front desk told me I should've read my credit card's terms and conditions — as if my bank, not the resort, was the one charging me. That's not an explanation, that's someone reading from a script and hoping the guest doesn't push back. What does my credit card have to do with charges the resort itself is putting on the bill? The cherry on top: the guests above us were up moving around until 3 a.m. every night. Security said they'd issue a warning, but the noise continued, so I'm not convinced anyone actually went up. The resort looks the part. The operations behind it do not. I came in having already paid for everything, did nothing wrong, and still left feeling like the property was looking for ways to take more money and push me out the door.

First time staying at the Wilde Resort, but won’t be our last! Fantastic large room and bathroom, spotlessly clean. The grounds are very pretty. The restaurant Rascals was outstanding for dinner and breakfast. All staff, esp front desk, were friendly and helpful. We loved the location which had easy access to all hiking areas without the congestion of the main part of Sedona. Highly recommend!

Not good, not 4stars as advertised, good location, elevator did not work. N ok t much staff on site to offer help. Included events or items was not told of or advertised