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Property Amenities
Carefree Resort encompasses 23 acres of the Sonora high desert peppered with desert wildflowers, towering saguaro, and prickly pear cacti. The resort is 2 miles from the town of Carefree's art galleries, shopping, and restaurants. Complimentary transportation is provided within five miles, on demand, and based on availability. Complimentary newspapers are available at the front desk.
The resort offers 5 lighted tennis courts and 2 outdoor pools. The onsite spa provides an array of treatments including facials, massages, and body wraps. Guests dine in the restaurant with dramatic views and terrace dining.
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
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
Spanning 23 acres of the Sonora high desert, the Carefree Resort offers numerous recreational opportunities. Guests have access to 2 outdoor pools and 5 lighted tennis courts. A tennis pro, lessons, and equipment rental are also available (surcharge). A complimentary fitness center offers treadmills, stationary bikes, stair machines, weight-training equipment, and an outdoor deck with mountain views.
On Friday and Saturday nights, during summer months, "dive-in" movies are screened at the main pool area. Bicycle rentals make it easy for guests to explore the peaceful landscape.
Destination activities geared toward families are offered daily; several are complimentary. On Friday nights, a singing cowboy on horseback makes an appearance.
The resort can arrange a variety of off site activities that include boating and fishing on Bartlett Lake, hot-air balloon rides, and Jeep excursions (surcharges). Guests also enjoy priority access to 15 highly ranked golf courses nearby, including the Grayhawk Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, and Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Spa
The Spa at Carefree has 5 treatments rooms, a relaxation lounge, separate men's and women's locker and steam rooms, a full-service hair salon, and a spa boutique. Treatments include massages, skin care, aromatherapy, body treatments, hair salon services, and nail care.
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“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!
“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.
“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!!
“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.
“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.
“Carefree 3-2011”
Great Resort, Food and Ambieance, although alittle far from Scottdale and shopping
“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.
“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.
“Excellent Service!”
We renewed our wedding vowels there and the staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly!
“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
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37220 Mule Train Rd Carefree, 85377 United States of America
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Location Highlights
The preferred airport for Carefree Resort & Conference Center is Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) - 44.3 km / 27.5 mi.
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America: Scottsdales golf courses form a green oasis amid Phoenixs 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 Wrights masterpiece Taliesin West is open for tours.
37220 Mule Train Rd Carefree, 85377 United States of America
