Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit
Spacious suites with full kitchens and red rock views on the western edge of Sedona.
The verdict
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Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit is a mid-range property featuring large rooms outfitted in dark woods and rusty reds. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, fully equipped kitchens, and giant bathrooms with walk-in showers. However, reviewers point out minor housekeeping oversights such as dirty cups left in cupboards, and several feel room pricing is quite steep. 35154
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are spacious at 490 square feet and come equipped with reliable free Wi-Fi, fully stocked kitchens, and washers and dryers. 15
- Bathrooms earn high marks for being massive, featuring walk-in showers, vanity mirrors, and ample counter space. 47
- Reviewers consistently highlight the quiet property grounds and distant sunset views of the red rocks from unit patios. 4
The catch
- Some guests consider the resort affordable and a good price in June, while others find it pretty pricey for what is offered. drawn from the full read
- Some reviewers enjoy the quiet location near trailheads, while others consider the setting somewhat isolated from the city center. 4
Who it's for
- — Hikers wanting quick access to the Gardner Trailhead
- — Travelers seeking spacious rooms with full kitchens and laundry
- — Guests looking for quiet red rock sunset views
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers wary of high room rates
- — Guests wanting to stay directly in downtown Sedona without driving
Seen on camera
11 moments · 3 videos · Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit
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“Now one of the pleasant things there's a closet in this room big sized closet too, my friend hiding out in it, it's a bi…”
youtube.com3:07“but overall this was great i mean it was really quiet and there it wasn't too busy and everything was clean so no compla…”
youtube.com6:21“The rooms are thoughtfully equipped with essentials like a fridge, microwave, and even a dishwasher for your convenience…”
youtube.com0:36“Having a private balcony or terrace makes watching the desert sunset from your sofa an absolute dream.”
youtube.com0:42“The location is a hiker's paradise with the Garnder Trailhead just a short walk away.”
youtube.com1:09“of course you got your nice TV a little bit of a electric fireplace down here as well”
youtube.com1:58“Even in this remote-feeling desert landscape, the free Wi-Fi throughout the property kept me connected effortlessly. It'…”
youtube.com1:42“and then the bathroom the giant bathroom this bathroom is massive. I love the mirror vanity toilet is over here”
youtube.com3:30“the service was phenomenal aside from like just not having stuff in stock obviously that was kind of like a downer”
youtube.com1:51“the bedroom was great it had a little kitchenette area and then also had like a roll out bed that my two littles could s…”
youtube.com5:12“and then here's the patio where you get a couple chairs but you've got great relaxing views if the camera will focus Com…”
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Location
87- “Sedona Summit offers a prime location, just a 10-minute drive from the city center, perched on a plateau with stunning vistas of the iconic red rocks making it one of the best hotels in Sedona with a view.” 4
- “The location is a hiker's paradise with the Garnder Trailhead just a short walk away.” 161:09
Room
83- “Having a private balcony or terrace makes watching the desert sunset from your sofa an absolute dream.” 160:42
- “Now one of the pleasant things there's a closet in this room big sized closet too, my friend hiding out in it, it's a big sized closet too and that's what your safe is located so your extra like pool towels and all the linens for the bed we're in here which was nice” 73:07
Service
79Bed & Sleep
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
79Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit and the 3 other hotels we cover in Sedona. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 34 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “Now one of the pleasant things there's a closet in this room big sized closet too, my friend hiding out in it, it's a big sized closet too and that's what your safe is located so your extra like pool towels and all the linens for the bed we're in here which was nice” On camera73:07
- “great location - most rooms have good views book a Mesa Suite to be sure to get a good view.” 15
- “Select a hotel to compare with Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit. This 230-room mid-range property has an isolated location on the western edge of Sedona, with distant views of the red rocks.” 3
- “Each guest room and suite at the Summit is designed with modern furnishings and stylish décor.” 4
- “Our room was located on the first floor so we didn't have a balcony but a walkout patio. It can get a little dark in the rooms that are located on the ground floor so just keep that in mind.” 4
- “The guest rooms are 490 sq ft. (45.5 sq.m) so quite big for a hotel room.” 4
- “Having a private balcony or terrace makes watching the desert sunset from your sofa an absolute dream.” On camera160:42
- “Since we were on the second floor at the Summit we had a nice balcony that let a lot of light into the room.” 4
- “The room is quite large with a sofa bed for a Studio with a queen size bed.” 12
- “the bedroom was great it had a little kitchenette area and then also had like a roll out bed that my two littles could sleep in” On camera85:12
- “The Studio is really nice.” 12
- “Sedona Summit offers a prime location, just a 10-minute drive from the city center, perched on a plateau with stunning vistas of the iconic red rocks making it one of the best hotels in Sedona with a view.” 4
- “The location is a hiker's paradise with the Garnder Trailhead just a short walk away.” On camera161:09
- “Great accomodations washer dryer kitchen fireplace deck big tub. Not fancy but comfortable and close to everything if you drive.” 15
- “Baby quail inn we like. I know there are lots of feedback on the owner, and the rooms are not AMAZING but what I like is it feels like you are so so removed from the busy touristy part of Sedona, but so close to it if you want to be there.” 14
- “Close to Iconic Sedona Trails: The resort is just a short drive from Sedona's iconic hiking spots, so families can easily enjoy the unique red rock landscape.” 15
- “Amazing Sunset Views: The resort's location offers unbeatable sunset views over Sedona's red rocks, perfect for memorable family moments or romantic evenings.” 15
- “The resort is located close to town and lots of restaurants.” 12
- “great location - most rooms have good views book a Mesa Suite to be sure to get a good view.” 15
- “Wonderful, secluded location with great views of scenery.” 15
- “The Collective in the Village of Oak Creek is conveniently located within walking distance of the Ridge on Sedona, which we really appreciate, especially after living in Europe where we often embraced walking everywhere.” 4
- “The hotel's location on the western edge of Sedona allows for solid -- if distant -- red rock views.” 5
- “Select a hotel to compare with Hilton Vacation Club Sedona Summit. This 230-room mid-range property has an isolated location on the western edge of Sedona, with distant views of the red rocks.” 3
- “Room had fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, plenty of storage. Glorious shower.” 15
- “The bathroom is also big with lots of counter space, storage and a walk in shower with high quality shampoo and body wash.” 4
- “and then the bathroom the giant bathroom this bathroom is massive. I love the mirror vanity toilet is over here” On camera73:30
- “but overall this was great i mean it was really quiet and there it wasn't too busy and everything was clean so no complaints except for how much it was as well as the s'mores but again those are first world problems” On camera86:21
- “Outside, the balconies are large enough to hold chairs and a small table, but views vary; many windows and balconies face a street rather than the distant red rock cliffs.” 5
- “I had called before check in and was pretty sure that we wouldn't get a view, so we requested something with few stairs (because of the ice) and something private. We had a nice unit that backed up to 89, but there was a hill and a wall, so we had no road noise.” 2
- “Reply Share barabusblack • 9y ago There's a new Courtyard out by the high school. There's a new Courtyard out by the high school. Not super luxurious but clean and nice.” 14
- “of course you got your nice TV a little bit of a electric fireplace down here as well” On camera71:58
- “Staff was pleasant, accommodating.” 15
- “the service was phenomenal aside from like just not having stuff in stock obviously that was kind of like a downer” On camera81:51
- “The Summit stands out for its stunning panoramic views of Sedona's red rocks, providing a serene backdrop.” 4
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 1Sedona Summit Hilton Vacation Club Resort Review!reddit.comForum thread2025-03-26RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 5Sedona Summit Resort Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing6 quotes used
“Bedrooms and living rooms are fitted out in handsome dark woods, rusty reds, and creamy tans to match the Sedona landscape.”
Read originaloyster.com - 4Sedona Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ridge vs. Summitwanderinghartz.comReview site2024-01-27Ageing12 quotes used
“Sedona Summit offers a prime location, just a 10-minute drive from the city center, perched on a plateau with stunning vistas of the iconic red rocks making it one of the best hotels in Sedona with a view.”
Read originalwanderinghartz.com - 12Sedona Summit Studio Review by Hilton Vacation Club in ...timesharetraveler.comReview site2024-01-06Ageing5 quotes used
“The views of the Red rock hills is stunning.”
Read originaltimesharetraveler.com - 2Sedona Summit view questions - TUGBBS forumstugbbs.comReview site2019-11-27Ageing2 quotes used
“I had called before check in and was pretty sure that we wouldn't get a view, so we requested something with few stairs (because of the ice) and something private. We had a nice unit that backed up to 89, but there was a…”
Read originaltugbbs.com - 14Traveling to Sedona May 21-23 looking for good place to stayreddit.comForum thread2017-05-09Ageing6 quotes used
“Close to stores you need, close to good food, very relaxed, very pretty hot tub view, and affordable.”
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