Outbound Hotels will open Outbound Yosemite (Calif.) and Outbound Sedona (Ariz.), two additions in the brand’s portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The openings come with an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now manages Outbound’s existing properties, including The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, W.Y.
“With the openings of Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, we’re delivering on our vision to create stays that are rooted in place, approachable by design, and connected to the outdoors,” said Matthew Mering, executive vice president, Hospitality at Waterton, Outbound’s ownership group, and co-founder of Outbound Hotels. “These properties represent the next evolution of the brand — both in terms of geography and guest experience — and with CoralTree as our exclusive operating partner, we’re set up to grow with the right balance of creativity, consistency, and local perspective.”
Outbound Hotels names CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner. With a dedicated team focused solely on Outbound Hotels, CoralTree has decades of experience scaling independent companies like Destination Hotels and Two Roads Hospitality. As part of CoralTree’s diverse portfolio of more than 50 properties, Outbound has access to systems, SOPs and regional global sales offices.
“We’ve long admired Outbound’s ability to carve out a unique niche in the outdoor hospitality space,” said Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality. “The brand has struck a chord with today’s travelers — people who want beautiful places to stay, but also meaningful experiences rooted in authenticity, connection, and a sense of place. At CoralTree, we share that philosophy of creating destinations that reflect the spirit of their surroundings and foster genuine human connection. We’re thrilled to partner with Outbound in expanding this like-minded ethos to more communities across the country where nature, culture, and hospitality come together in inspiring ways.”
Outbound Yosemite
Opening for stays beginning Q1 2026, Outbound Yosemite is a 17-acre alpine retreat 15 miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park. As the brand’s first ground-up build, the property blends rustic character with thoughtful amenities, offering a modern basecamp for outdoor exploration in California’s Sierra Nevada.
The resort includes 104 cabins and 14 lodge-style rooms, a pool, hot tub and over 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Cabins are arranged along the natural slope to maximize views, with layouts designed for couples, families and groups. Select units feature outdoor showers, and a flagship suite includes an efficiency kitchen, indoor lounge, and oversized deck ideal for small gatherings.
The hotel’s modern lodge aesthetic is rooted in Yosemite’s history and dramatic natural forms. The design team at One Union Studio artfully blend classic mountain lodge details with streamlined, contemporary lines, using a natural, subdued palette that defers to the surrounding landscape. The design draws inspiration from Yosemite’s rock formations like El Capitan and Half Dome, abstracting their bold vertical and horizontal forms into architecture, finishes and art.
Dining will be anchored by Juniper, a new concept from Folkart Management, with a pizza-forward menu.
Outbound Sedona
Launching for stays in the second quarter 2026, Outbound Sedona brings a fresh take on desert lodging near from Uptown Sedona. Designed with The Gettys Group, the 138-room resort channels its red rock surroundings through modern Pueblo-inspired architecture, layered interiors, and sunbaked textures that reflect the high desert landscape.
Room types include kings, bunk rooms and the spacious Serenity Suite — an expansive hospitality suite. Select accommodations have patios, fireplaces, or kitchenettes. The newly enhanced spa offers an outdoor adults-only pool, dry sauna, cold plunge and private treatment rooms.
The Outbound team has reimagined the property’s heart with a new pool complex, Moonwater, a Zen-like retreat inspired by golden-hour lounging, evening stargazing, and the celestial beauty above. Anchored by two grand, tiered pools of roughly 2,000 square feet each, the upper and lower decks feature dual hot tubs and inviting fire pits, all perfectly oriented for uninterrupted views of Sedona’s iconic Bell Rock. Wellness-minded offerings extend beyond the spa, with programming such as tea flights, fresh-pressed juice shots, and hydrating elixirs designed to complement the desert climate.
Additional highlights include a light-filled lobby lounge serving local coffee, accented by mural-style graphics, and a refreshed retail experience. The forthcoming restaurant and terrace, Lucida— also reimagined by the Folkart team— will have indoor-outdoor dining that opens onto the courtyard.