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Carefree Resort & Conference Center

37220 Mule Train Rd Carefree, 85377 United States of America

High-desert resort in foothills near Scottsdale

A Carefree oasis
Saguaro cacti and other native flora surround this peaceful resort that spans more than 20 acres of the Sonora high desert, 2 miles from downtown Carefree and 27 miles from Old Town Scottsdale. Show more
Spa, pool, tennis
Carefree Resort offers 5 lighted championship tennis courts and an onsite spa with a lounge and a Sonoran Desert pool.
Southwest scenery
Carefree Resort rooms and villas offer furnished patios or balconies overlooking the Continental Mountains, desert landscape, or main pool area. Amenities include high-speed Internet access. Hide

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89%

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Resort Two Queen Room
2 queen beds with premium bedding. Triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with desert, golf course, or mountain views. 550-square-foot room. Flat-panel TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave(on request), coffee/tea maker, and minibar. Bathroom with shower or tub, bathrobes (on request), slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Trouser press and sewing kit. Individually-controlled air conditioning/climate control. Turndown service (on request). Pet friendly room. Non-smoking room.
Premier Resort Two Queen Room
2 queen beds with premium bedding and triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with views of golf course, desert, or garden. 550-square-foot room. Flat-panel TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls. Complimentary wireless Internet access and weekday newspapers. Microwave and refrigerator (on request), minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with shower or tub, bathrobes (on request), slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Trouser press and sewing kit. Individually-controlled air conditioning/climate control. Functional window. Turndown service (on request). Pet-friendly room. Non-smoking room.
Premier Resort King Room
1 king bed with premium bedding and triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with views of desert, mountains, pool, garden, golf course, or courtyard. 550-square-foot room. Flat-panel TV with DVD player. Direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls. Complimentary wireless Internet access and weekday newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave (on request), minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with granite countertops, Bath & Body Works toiletries, bathrobes (on request), slippers, and hair dryer. Trouser press and sewing kit. Individually-controlled air conditioning/climate control. Functional window. Turndown service (on request). Pet-friendly room. Non-smoking room.
One Bedroom Sonoran Doubles Suite
2 double beds and 1 sofa bed. Down comforter and cotton sheets. Triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with desert, golf course, or courtyard view. 635 square-foot room with separate living room and dining areas. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-panel TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Microwave, refrigerator and minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Two bathrooms. Shower only with rainfall showerhead. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer. Trouser press and sewing kit. Air conditioning. Turndown service on request. Private pool. Non-smoking.
One Bedroom Sonoran King Suite
1 king bed in separate bedroom. Sofa bed in living room. Premium bedding with triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with views of desert and courtyard. 808-square-foot room with separate sitting and dining area. Flat-panel TV. Other room amenities include direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls, complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access, and weekday newspaper. Microwave and refrigerator in the room, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom (shower/tub) with double sink and granite countertops. Second bathroom with shower. Bathrobes (on request), slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary Bath & Body Works toiletries. Individually-controlled air conditioning. Access to private pool. Turndown service (on request). Non-smoking room.
Two Bedroom Sonoran Suite
1 king bed in first bedroom. 2 double beds in second bedroom. Sofa bed in living room. Premium bedding with triple sheeting. Balcony or patio with views of desert, golf course, or courtyard. 1,110-square-foot room with separate sitting and dining area. Flat-panel TV, direct-dial phone with voice mail and free local calls, and complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. The bathroom with shower/tub combination comes with a double sink and granite countertops. The second bathroom features a shower. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes (on request), slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary Bath & Body Works toiletries. Trouser press and sewing kit. Individually-controlled air conditioning. Access to private pool. Turndown service (on request). Non-smoking room.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • Advanced reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the condominium resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Policies
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-in time ends at 1 AM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Pet policy - dogs and cats only
  • Maximum number of pets per room - 2
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 50
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • American Express accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 8.00 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 50-75 per room, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
    • Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night
    • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • A 14.27 percent city/local tax will be charged
    • Resort fee: USD 11.03 per accommodation, per night
  • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
    • Internet access property-wide
    • Phone calls (local)
    • Newspaper (weekday)
    • Use of pool
    • Use of spa tub
    • Use of health club
    • Use of fitness center
    • Use of business center/computer
    • In-room coffee
    • Concierge/valet service
    • Self parking
    • Parking
    • Housekeeping/cleaning fees/gratuities
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Guests arriving before 4 PM or after 10 PM are kindly asked to contact the hotel in advance to make check-in arrangements. Guests may check in until 2 AM. Contact information appears on the confirmation received after booking.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Tennis on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) full
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Full-service health spa
  • Event catering
  • Shopping center shuttle (complimentary)
  • Exhibit space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Computer station
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Total number of rooms - 250
  • Laundry facilities
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Self parking (free)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Piano
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Garden
  • Poolside bar
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 22
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 60,000
  • Conference center
  • Outdoor tennis courts -
  • Suitable for children
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

All 234 climate-controlled guestrooms and villas at the Carefree Resort & Conference Center offer furnished balconies or patios with panoramic views of the Continental Mountains, the pool area with desert landscaping, the golf course, or the desert. Guestrooms include beds with triple sheeting, HDTVs with premium channels, trouser presses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Bathrooms have either showers or bathtubs, and slippers are provided. Microwaves and refrigerators are available on request.

Villas have separate living areas with sofa beds, adobe-style gas fireplaces, multiple televisions and phones, and shared or private laundry facilities. In addition to 2-person spa tubs, Master and Grand Villa Suites offer fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops.

Smoking is permitted only on private patios or balconies.

Room Amenities

  • Premium bedding
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Voice mail
  • Phone
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bathrobes (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Window opens
  • Trouser press
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Cable television service
  • Flat-panel television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Wake-up calls
  • Desert view
  • Courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • Connecting / adjoining rooms available
  • Golf course view
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pool view
  • ESPN
  • Mountain view

Dining

The Lariat Restaurant - Overlooking the main pool with views of the Continental Mountains, the restaurant serves seafood, steaks, pasta, brick-fired pizza, and other popular fare. Decor includes rock walls, a fireplace, and potted cacti. Outdoor dining is available on the adjoining Sunset Terrace. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.

Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.

Recreation

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bird watching on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

  • Spa boutique
  • Facial treatments
  • Mountain view from spa
  • Massages
  • Number of treatment rooms - 5
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Body treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Carefree Resort & Conference Center

4.2
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.0
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
3.6
Neighbourhood:
4.2
89%

of guests recommend

out of 75 reviews

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A Traveller from Tucson, AZ
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 29 Jun 2011

“Miami Stopover from Tucson”

When I made my reservation to this hotel, I read the reviews and imagined the ideal location for a four-day getaway. They had a special rate for a king suite room. How could I go wrong! What the reviews fail to mention is that this is really an isolated location and if you want a place that's far away from civilization, then this is it. The ride up the hill was an adventure and the nearest store/restaurant was at least a ten-minute drive back down if you didn't catch traffic. Bring your own water if you do. What they offer in your room is an 8oz bottle for what you would pay for a six-pack of water. The room was large but lots of wasted space, seems like a converted studio apartment. the special rooms were located close to the end of the complex where you had no view of the pool or rec area. It was a long walk down the corridor to the room and the hallway wasn't AC. Parking is extremely limited near the rooms and it's quite a hump from the main parking lot to the building entrances-2, 1 lobby and another on side which reminds me of a prison entrance. the bed was way too soft and the room only had a shower! Room decor is very dated and not inviting for a restful place. I had purchased a non-refundable rate for 4-nights. After the first night, I decided it wasn't worth it to stay any longer and found another place closer to Scottsdale center. All resorts shouldn't carry that name!

Area recommendations
definitely stay in Scottsdale. More variety and location, even for resorts.
A Traveller from pa
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Jun 2011

“great value”

will return if possible. only complaint was the bikes they advertise on website and brochures, which were expensive and not freely avail. was looking forward to a bike ride till found out how overpriced they were.

A Traveller from Anacortes, Washington
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Apr 2011

“We love Carefree!!!”

been staying here for a few years now great place to relax and get away from reality for a while. Also close to the big city if that is required. Have and will stay here for years to come!!

Sherry from Colorado
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Apr 2011

“Great family hotel”

This is a very nice hotel and their meals at the hotel were very affordable. We were there for 5 nights. The pool area and location of our room was ideal. If you stay, request pool side and first level. [The only issue I had was the bathrooms. The bathroom were small and it seemed like the showers were not scrub as well as it should. The showers were a porous tile and need extra scrubbing. The surrounding area was pleasant and ideal for those that want to work out, play tennis and go for a run. The workout needed a little updating but it seems like they were working on that. The glass art studio across the street was wonderful. The restaurant were they adverstised dancing was closed. They need to remove that advertising off their website. Other than that, the hotel was very nice. I would go back but I would just ask that the scrub the tiles in the bathroom.

Area recommendations
Scottsdale
A Traveller from Chicago
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Apr 2011

“Happy Trails to You”

I really liked this hotel. It's a little campy, probably because of age, but it has a wonderful history and still looks pretty good. The staff were very helpful and the room was comfortable. I really liked the fact that I felt the desert and the wildlife right there with me. Beautiful sunsets and close to the small shops of Carefree. I saw wild boar one night crossing the road to graze in the hotels lower lands. The food in the restaurant was above average. It would be a good place to take a family for a few days or do what I did, work and then head for the peace of the hills. It's probably not for someone who wants more nightlife or lots of glitz, but it was really just what I needed. I hope to come back again soon.

Area recommendations
Carefree and Scottsdale
Glo A from Fallbrook, Ca
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Apr 2011

“Carefree 3-2011”

Great Resort, Food and Ambieance, although alittle far from Scottdale and shopping

Area recommendations
Scottsdale/Kierland Area. Different choices for places to stay, shopping, food and nightlife
robin b from Bedford, NY
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 27 Mar 2011

“good for family vacations”

This is a resort that would be enjoyable as a family getaway. The resort is close to other activities including fun restaurants, motorcycle and quad riding, and other activities. The pool area was clean and there were plenty of lounging chairs for all. The scenery was beautiful.

John M from Glendale, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Mar 2011

“A Jewel In Our Own Backyard”

The hotel was very nice with beautiful paintings in the restaurant and lobby as well as very classy antique furniture. The room was very comfortable and roomy and the views from our balcony of the mountains were gorgeous. The staff was friendly and attentive and overall we found a jewel in our own backyard as we live in North Glendale only about 35 to 40 minutes away. A very nice mini getaway. We will go back just to eat in the restaurant as well as stay in the hotel again.

Area recommendations
Cave Creek and Care Free. Nice places to eat from downhome country places to fancier spots in the more upscale Carefree area.
Pam C from Media, PA
1.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Mar 2011

“Excellent Service!”

We renewed our wedding vowels there and the staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly!

A Traveller from Indiana
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Mar 2011

“Good place to stay”

renovated resort-pleasant rooms and environs-very far north-convenient if you want to be in Carefree/Cave Creek area-good health club included

Carefree Resort & Conference Center

37220 Mule Train Rd Carefree, 85377 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Desert Forest Golf Club - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Boulders Golf Club - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Troon North Golf Club - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
  • Estancia Golf Club - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
  • Golf Club Scottsdale - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
  • Grayhawk Golf Club - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
  • Cave Buttes Recreation Area - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
  • Tournament Players Club - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
  • Taliesin West - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
  • Scottsdale Stadium - 37.4 km / 23.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • In rural location
  • In mountains
  • In desert
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In historical district
  • In suburbs

The preferred airport for Carefree Resort & Conference Center is Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) - 44.3 km / 27.5 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Phoenix, AZ, United States (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)

Area:

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America: Scottsdale’s golf courses form a green oasis amid Phoenix’s arid surroundings. This premier golfing destination has about a dozen golf and country clubs. Baseball fans hit a fevered pitch at Scottsdale Stadium, a Major League Baseball spring training facility. Art galleries, restaurants, and shops abound in Old Town Scottsdale. Nearby, Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece Taliesin West is open for tours.

Carefree Resort & Conference Center

37220 Mule Train Rd Carefree, 85377 United States of America

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