Carefree Resort & Villas
High-desert resort in foothills near Scottsdale
A Carefree oasis
Saguaro cacti and other native flora surround this peaceful resort that spans 54 acres of the Sonora high desert, 2 miles from downtown Carefree and 27 miles from Old Town Scottsdale.
See this hotel on a mapSpa, pool, tennis
Scheduled daily activities at the Carefree Resort include guided nature walks, hiking at Pinnacle Peak, and nightly campfires. Spa services, 2 pools, and 5 tennis courts are all on site.
More hotel informationSouthwest 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.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Carefree Resort & Villas, Carefree Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 91% of travelers (182 of 198) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Snake in Room
I was put in the older section of he hotel....rooms were 1960’s vintage....old, musty and not user friendly....all liquids in the refrigerator froze....unable to control temperature.....it all ended with us seeing a snake in the room on our last day there.....staff was nice but couldn’t make up for the other issues.....
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Absolutely amazing!
This resort is stunning! The Southwest architecture is amazing, the small botanical garden had various desert plants and cacti and there were plenty of exotic birds, including hummingbirds. One night, we heard coyotes howling. We checked in late, and the room booked originally was sold out, but they upgraded us to a huge room overlooking the opera house. The room was neat and clean and the staff were very friendly and courteous. It also helps that Carefree doesn’t have the "big city" feel to it, so staying there felt like a true getaway! Very affordable (after an Expedia discount) and we were not charged the resort fee. Highly recommended!
Traveler's tip on local attractions
Check out the San Xavier Mission south of Tucson, AZ (about a 2.5 hour drive from Carefree). Also try the panneer rolls at the Kababeque Grill in Tucson (University District).
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Love It -Too bad it may close!
We satyed here in 2006 when we got married. Went back again this year for our 3rd Anniversary and found out Carefree Resort is in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and we’re heartbroken! I hope someone will buy them. They’ve been there for 46 years! I would love to go back again and again, but may not be able to. Richard
Traveler's tip
This is a great place to relax and enjoy the desert southwest. I hope it will be there next year.