The closest airport to Sedona is:  Phoenix  Sky Harbor Int'l Airport.

Sedona is a two-hour drive north of Phoenix.  From the airport, take Interstate 17 [towards "Flagstaff"].   Use Exit # 298 [Sedona-Oak Creek] and drive north about 16 miles on Hwy. 179 to reach Hwy 89A.  The 7 Centers Yoga School where Barbara Marciniak's seminar will be held is in West Sedona, so turn LEFT (towards W. Sedona/Cottonwood) and LEFT again at the Sunset Drive traffic signal.  The 7 Centers address is 2115 Mountain Road (go to the end of Sunset Drive, turn RIGHT on Shelby Road and then make the first LEFT into Mountain Road - near the Sedona Humane Society.   There are NO motels within walking distance of the 7 Centers Yoga School and Barbara Marciniak's Sedona seminar. 

Renting a car at the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is not difficult but prices vary so widely that it is nearly impossible to predict just what it's going to cost you.  Phoenix has also added many local taxes and surcharges to car rentals so be sure you get a 3-day quote that includes these "hidden" charges as they can add up to 25% on to your bill.

Once connected to the bsm. com site,  I suggest you click on to either DOLLAR or NATIONAL car rental agencies and check their prices.   They seem to be the best all-around "deals" for a 3-day weekend rental for a mid-size car.   Remember that Sedona is 100 miles from Phoenix so you want a decent-size car for Freeway driving.  

If anyone finds a better rental car deal, please e-mail me at (click here): chetsnow    and I will post it. 

If you don't want to drive, the Sedona Shuttle has van service for round trips from the Phoenix-Sky Harbor Airport.  You MUST reserve in advance at (928) 282-2066.  They normally depart the Airport at 10 am, 12, 2,4,& 6 pm.   It takes 2 and a half hours.  They will take you to any local Sedona motel.

I do not recommend sleeping in Flagstaff as the road down to Sedona is long, twisty, and difficult or at the I-17 Camp Verde exit as it's a 30 - 45 minute ride.  However, if you cannot find accommodations in town, try in Cottonwood (17 miles West of Sedona on Hwy 89A).      Cottonwood Chamber Of Commerce - 1010 S Main St - Cottonwood AZ  86326 Tel: (928) 634-7593 - http://www.cottonwood.verdevalley.com       

Sedona is a major tourist destination and resort town.  Even though there are only 15,000 permanent residents in the vicinity, we average over 2 million tourists annually.   Spring Break in March starts our Peak Tourist Season.   Prices here are not inexpensive.  Many hotels post higher prices on Friday and Saturday nights.   Some will give a discount for Sunday.  Some have Internet discounts.   You must phone or go online for exact 2007 rates.  All quoted rates will have state and local taxes added.   In general, Central & Uptown Hotels are more expensive than in West Sedona but there are exceptions   (* = under $100 a night).   Some of the inexpensive motels are small but clean and do not have Internet sites or toll free phone numbers BUT you get the best rates in this expensive town. 

West Sedona is on W. Hwy 89A and both major Grocery-store shopping centers (Basha's & Safeway) are located there.  It is up the hill going west on Hwy 89A from the traffic-light intersection with Hwy 179 (turn left at the light if going north on 179).   In general hotel/motels in West Sedona are a bit less expensive than Uptown (turn right at the light if going north on 179) but that's not always true.    This list does NOT include all Sedona hotel/motels or Bed and Breakfast places; typically B&Bs are more expensive in Sedona than motels). 

Also See:  www.visitsedona.com for all local accommodations that belong to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.

*  Sky Ranch Lodge - Top of Airport Road (off of W. Hwy 89A) - Sedona AZ 86336 - (888) 708-6400 - (928) 282-6400 
(2 Queen beds on garden = $80 and rates go up to $175 for deluxe jacuzzi rooms with Red Rock views)

*  Sugar Loaf Motel - 1870 W. Hwy. 89A - W. Sedona 86336 - Tel: (928) 282-9451.   Basic but inexpensive motel on W 89A. 
    Just $70 for 1 King or 2 Queens - nonsmoking - and only $65 on Sunday night.     www.sedonasugarloaf.com   

* Baby Quail Inn - 50 Willow Way - W. Sedona AZ 86336 - Tel: (928) 282-2835.    1 block off W. 89A (turn at "Osho Plaza") between Soldiers Pass Road and Northview traffic lights.  All rates includes breakfast.   Spring 2007 rates: 1 King or 1 Queen bed = $99 on Friday & Saturday nights and $87 on Sunday-Thursday . There is a 2 night minimum. - A 100% non-smoking hotel.

Some MOTELS in Central & Uptown SEDONA

Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel  - 771 Hwy 179 - Sedona, Arizona 86336 - (800)-846-6164 - local: (928)-282-7151 (Rooms = $125+) www.kingsransomsedona.com

Comfort Inn & Suites  - 725 Hwy 179 - Sedona AZ 86336 - (800) 228-5150 -  (928) 282-3132   http://www.choicehotels.com                   ( Standard Room = $115 )

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort - 1736 Hwy 179 - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-7333 - www.radissonsedona.com 

Los Abrigados Resort & Spa - 160 Portal Lane - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-1777 - www.ilxresorts.com

Matterhorn Inn - 230 Apple Ave - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-7176  - 43 rooms    www.matterhorninn.com                                           ( 1 King bed = $149.00 )

Best West. Arroyo Robles Resort - 400 N. Hwy 89A - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-4001 - www.bestwesternsedona.com

The Inn on Oak Creek - 556 Hwy 179 - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-7896 - www.innonoakcreek.com

Amara Creekside Resort - 310 N. Hwy 89A - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-4828 - www.amararesort.com

l'Auberge de Sedona Resort - 301 l'Auberge Lane - Sedona AZ 86336 - (928) 282-1661 - www.lauberge.com

* Star Motel - 295 Jordan Rd - Sedona, AZ 86336 - (928) 282-3641 - 10 rooms   ( Queen bed = $65.95 + up ).

* La Vista Motel - 500 N. Hwy. 89A - Sedona AZ 86336 - Tel: (928) 282-0000 - 11 rooms   ( Queen bed = $69.95 )

* Sedona Motel - 218 Hwy. 179,  Sedona AZ 86336 - Tel: (928) 282-7187 - 16 rooms ( Queen bed = $89.95 )

* Cedars Resort - 20 W. Hwy 89A - Sedona AZ 86336 - (800) 874-2072  - (928) 282-7010     ( Some rooms = $99.00 )

Any rates quoted here are SUBJECT to CHANGE without notice - Call for rates!

La Quinta Inn Sedona - 6176 Hwy. 179, Sedona AZ 86351.   Tel: (928) 284-0711  - Toll free: (800) 979-0711 -   Over 100                    comfortable rooms.    www.laquinta.com.   ( Some rooms are $116 )

* Desert Quail Inn - 6626 Hwy. 179, Sedona AZ 86351.   Tel. (928) 284-1433   41 units.  Clean, comfortable rooms. 
     (Some rooms = $99 in  07)

The Views Inn - 65 E. Cortez Dr., Sedona AZ 86351 [on Right side of Hwy 179  just beyond the Outlet Stores].  Toll free: (866) 733-6622)      Local:  (928) 284-2487.   A "no-frills but clean motel," built in 1999.   (Standard rate = $119 in 2007).  www.viewsinn.com

Wildflower Inn - 6086 Hwy 179 - Sedona AZ 86351 -  Tel: (888) 494-5335   Local: (928) 284-3937.   Internet special rates = $119 for a weekend night:   www.sedonawildflowerinn.com  

These are NOT the only motels that exist in Sedona. Consult the AAA guidebook, Try:  www.VisitSedona.com or your travel agent for more choices.  I do think I have found the best local bargains for now: tell me if you do better.