Sedona offers many alluring reasons to get outdoors and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and excellent golf is one of them. El Portal Sedona Hotel is located close to a number of the challenging and beautiful golf courses Sedona has to offer.

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - March 23rd, 2011 - Sedona is known for its rugged outdoor hiking and jeep adventures among the red rocks, but it is also the perfect place to play on the greens. Sedona combines the most spectacular scenery in the West with a top-rated championship golf course at Sedona Golf Resort. Golf enthusiasts who want to experience a truly unique golf experience choose El Portal Sedona Hotel as their home base to take full advantage of the best Sedona has to offer.

Sedona Golf Resort is set amid the legendary red rocks, where many western movies of the 1930s and 1940s were filmed. Nowhere else will you find the extraordinary combination of lush fairways and towering rock formations, making each hole a rare adventure. You’ll feel the lure of the Wild West as you discover the remains of the handmade red rock wall from one of Sedona's original homesteads between the 1st and 18th hole, or take in a spectacular sunset from the grill.

Take advantage of Sedona Golf Resort’s special pricing on 3 rounds of golf, including greens fees and cart fees, and book 3 nights at El Portal boutique hotel for one of the most inspiring and relaxing golf getaways imaginable. Challenge yourself on the 6,646-yard, par - 71 course each day, and take advantage of the amenities at El Portal when you’re not on the links.

El Portal is distinctive among Sedona hotels because of its personalized concierge service, out-of-this-world home cooked breakfasts and the comfort and style of the spacious accommodations. The staff at El Portal, led by owners Steve and Connie Segner, personally plan and arrange itineraries for guests, along with providing a luxurious and relaxing setting on the property. The Segners’ goal is for guests to make themselves completely at home in the well-appointed luxury boutique hotel. El Portal is a pet friendly bed and breakfast, one of the first in Sedona, where you will find enclosed pet patios! It is a lodging experience unlike any other.

The twelve room boutique hotel was designed and built with painstaking attention to detail, featuring turn of the century Southwestern design, 18-inch thick handmade adobe walls, recycled wood trim and natural native stone. Each guest suite includes a private entrance, patio, fireplace, whirlpool, bath, entertainment center with DVD, computer portal, telephone and fax. Plush linens include featherweight cashmere blankets, luxury Egyptian cotton sheets and bath towels, premium down pillows and comforters for the ultimate in restful comfort. All rooms feature free broadband cable high speed internet as well as free wireless access throughout the hotel, including the courtyard.

El Portal’s location in the historic arts district is within walking distance to Oak Creek, the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village and Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, providing plenty of opportunities for pampering, dining and leisurely strolling. When your day on the golf course is over, indulge in a relaxing massage at Los Abrigados or gather your foursome around the fire at El Portal with a glass of wine or ice cold beer to talk about the day’s rounds. If you want to take in more of the Sedona landscape, the Segners will arrange a sunset jeep tour or point you in the direction of some of the area’s best hikes.

The mild temperatures and gentle climate make for almost perfect golfing every day of the year. A Sedona golf getaway hosted by El Portal Sedona Hotel can be customized to suit your tastes and interests, making it truly the best of the west. For additional information on golfing in Sedona visit www.ElPortalSedona.com.

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