Sedona, AZ

Set a bit outside of the center of town, Sedona Real is a boutique hotel that offers well-appointed rooms and suites. Rooms display nine-foot ceilings, comfy bedding in a clean environment. Units feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, DVD players, microwaves and refrigerators. Suites also offer living areas and fireplaces. Select rooms contain private patios and pullout couches. Kids under age 12 stay for free. As Sedona is a great place for animals, with its outdoorsy nature and plenty of hiking trails, pet-friendly suites are also available at Sedona Real. A one-time fee applies for pets. Families can also take advantage of the free Continental breakfast served each morning. Many restaurants are nearby — 60 in the area — ranging from casual to fancy. The concierge will recommend the most family-friendly dining venues.

An oversized pool and whirlpool are set in Sedona Real’s courtyard. Onsite exercise facilities are also provided, and in-room spa services are available. For fun, families can also hike (or jeep) up the red rock spires, explore canyons or witness Indian ruins. Slide Rock State Park presents an all-natural waterslide. In the winter, guests flock to the Sedona International Film Festival. Also near the resort, Out of Africa Wild Life Park is a popular family attraction.