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Carefree Resort & Villas

User score 3.9 out of 5 See all reviews
37220 Mule Train Road,Carefree, AZ 85377
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*rate found for check-in Dec 31, check-out Jan 3

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

Nestled in the scenic foothills surrounding Scottsdale, Carefree Resort & Villas is a full service resort and spa offering luxurious vacation getaways and convenient access to sixteen of Arizona's finest golf courses.

Whether it's for some of the best golf in the Southwest, a relaxing weekend getaway at the spa, a wedding to remember for a lifetime, a special business event, or simply to spend a few luxurious days in paradise, Carefree Resort & Villas will help you discover what it means to be truly "Carefree."

Carefree Resort and Villas is located approximately 13 miles from Phoenix and 30 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Guests at the Carefree Resort & Villas must be at least 21 years old to register, ID will be required at check-in.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 31, check-out Jan 3

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(32 reviews)

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Hotel address: 37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ  85377  

 

Area served

Carefree, Cave Creek, Scottsdale

Area airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 33 miles.

Description

32770 MULE TRAIN ROAD, CAREFREE, AZ, US, 85377

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Wireless internet
  • Free Parking
  • Health Club
  • Fitness room
  • High Speed Internet
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Spa services
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Pets OK
  • Business center
  • Restaurant

Dining

Lariat Grille

A favorite of guests and local residents, the Lariat offers a warm, comfortable ambiance with dramatic views of the majestic surrounding mountains. This intimate dining room features a delightful collection of contemporary cuisine influenced by flavors of the American Southwest, Pacific Rim and Mediterranean served with impeccable attention to detail. The Carefree Resort & Villas has officially kicked off its new "Pizzas To Go" program! This holiday season, step away from the kitchen for a night and enjoy these scrumptious thin-crust pizzas! All pizza's are freshly made and baked in the resort’s authentic, mesquite, wood-burning brick oven, and are available daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., for pick up at The Lariat Grill.

Room Service

In-room dining - Available daily from 7AM to 10PM.

Red Horse Saloon

The Red Horse Saloon offers indoor and outdoor entertainment options. The Saloon's interior can be used alone for a Western casino night, and also may be combined with an adjoining 4,000-square-foot patio offering inspiring views of the surrounding natural desert landscape.

Meeting facilities

Carefree Resort & Villas offers over 30,000 square feet of meeting space in 25 dedicated meeting rooms. The resort’s largest meeting room, the Saguaro Ballroom, features a built-in rear screen and offers 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space that can be divided into as many as five separate conference rooms. Technology is at the heart of every meeting at Carefree Resort & Villas. The resort’s Media Center offers digital editing and audio-visual production services. The resort offers high-speed internet, erogonomic swivel chairs for the ultimate in comfort.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Sonoran Villa

1 Bdrm Suite - The Sonoran Villas offer a comfortable and spacious suite accommodations. Sonoran Villas are approximately 800 square feet and are decorated in a Contemporary Western theme. These suites share a washer and dryer with the Deluxe Sonoran Villa unit by way of the outside foyer, and feature either a private balcony or patio. Sonoran Villas offer many amenities, including a large living/study room with sofa, desk and cable television, as well as high speed wireless internet access. There is a coffee maker with complimentary coffee for your convenience. The bedroom is separate from the main living area and offers two queen beds or one king bed, radio/alarm clock and a second television. Sonoran Villas offer one full bathroom with a separate powder room vanity, iron/ironing board, and hair dryer.

Grand Sonoran

2 Bdrm Suite - 2,240 square feet in The Village (private gated community adjacent to the Resort), residential suites contain authentic Southwestern décor. Villas offer a kitchen fully equipped & full-size refrigerator & stove. Each Villa has its own laundry w/access to a washer & dryer, fireplace, pull out sleeper sofa, plush oversized chairs & spacious bedrooms, cable tv in the living rooms & bedrooms, included is a stereo system w/CD player, & high speed wireless internet access. The living room & Master bedroom share a long balcony with table & chairs. Bedrooms have two queen beds, or one king bed, a sitting area, tv & radio/alarm & study/desk. 3 bathrooms, w/Master bath containing a whirlpool tub & walk in shower. The villas include coffee makers w/complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, & our signature pre-arrival grocery shopping service to stock your villa w/all your favorite foods & beverages prior to your arrival &/or throughout your stay.

Resort Room

Resort Guest rooms located within the main resort buildings with convenient access to the Sunset Terrace (main resort) Pool area, jacuzzi, fire pit, Red Horse Saloon, The Roadrunner Cafe, The Lariat restaurant and the Destination Activities Desk. These accommodations are two queen or two king beds, non-view rooms, however, still offer a choice of a patio or private balcony . Room features include up to 490 square feet with black-out drapes, large closet, work desk and chair, sitting area with chair and ottoman, reading lamp, and Pinewood armoires. All include standard amenities such as an iron/ironing board, alarm clock radio, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee. Each room offers cable television with pay-per-view movies and telephones with voice mail and data ports, and high speed internet access.

Premier Resort

Our Premier Resort rooms are newly renovated rooms approximately 550 sq. ft. and offer a very comfortable stay. All rooms have a king or 2 queen size feather beds, a richly appointed bathroom with walk-in shower and granite vanity, spacious furniture including plasma TV. Relax outside on your patio or deck and have a Carefree day.

Premier Resort View Rm

Premier Resort View rooms are newly renovated located at the main resort and surround our large heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. These deluxe rooms have a king or 2 queen size feather beds, a richly appointed bathroom with walk-in shower and granite vanity, spacious furniture including plasma TV. Enjoy the splendor of the Continental Mountains or the resort's main pool & botanical gardens area from either your patio or private balcony. Approx. size 550 sq feet.

Deluxe Sonoran Villa

1 Bdrm Suite - 1,440 square feet offers a spacious living room with a beautiful natural desert view of the serene wildlife habitat. Each has a beautiful fully-stocked kitchen and dining area. This one-bedroom villa offers a fireplace, sleeper sofa, plush oversized chairs and one spacious bedroom, cable television is available in the living room and bedroom, also a stereo system with CD player, and high speed wireless internet access. The living room & bedroom share a long balcony with table and chairs. Each bedroom includes two queen beds or one king bed, walk-in closet, sitting area, tv & radio/alarm & study/desk area. 2 bathrooms, 1 with a whirlpool tub & walk in shower. For your convenience, the villas include coffee makers w/complimentary coffee, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, & room service. Each Master Villa also has shared access to a washer/dryer with the neighboring Junior Villa via the entry foyer.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 31, check-out Jan 3

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(32 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Family Hotel

Anonymous, Westerville Oct 27, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was very nice and great for kids...tons of activities. The room was very spacious except the bathroom was very ... small. The housekeeping was below my expectation (spilled toothpaste on the shower entry and spent all week with it). Plan on going out to eat the tavern food was terrible. It was also quite expensive. I did not eat at the main restaurant (food comes from the same kitchen and did not want to risk it).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Traveled with: 4 adults

Dining tip

Plan on driving to restaurants.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Carefree Resort & Villas

Sandra, Ft. Worth Oct 25, 2008

The staff at the Carefree Inn was neither helpful nor friendly. The desk clerk was quite abrupt during my check-in. Since I ... was there on for business, my bags were quite heavy with my laptop, scanner, printer, etc. Since I wasn't using the valet parking, I had to carry my own bags. After I'd moved them from the parking lot to the door...alone, I was allowed to borrow one of their carts to move them the rest of the way. On the way to my room, I encountered an extremely steep ramp & knew I could not manage the cart alone. I went back to the lobby/valet area and finally found a young man to help me down the ramp....he almost fell himself.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
4
Dining options:
1

Trip purpose: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

There were a number of golf courses in the area.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

nice place

Evan, Henderson Oct 17, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is very nice and a great look at the Arizona desert - which is lovely. We had good luck at the hotel although ... they upgraded us to a room with 2 queen beds. That was a negative for us as we did not have time to fuss with asking to be moved to a different room. Then when we showered, we found there was only one towel in the bathroom and one washcloth. That was not good. The balcony had a big cigar butt on the ground, it appeared the cleaning crew was a little too laid back at that point. The staff was very nice though and very helpful - great people work there.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Dining tip, Short Drive

Eat at the Bad Donkey for your salad, sandwich, pizza, or beer and ice cream! A great place with great people. The guy behind the bar is a crazy guy with lots of stories to tell. The place is run by a bunch of crazies who are always havin' fun.


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Quick tips from our users

Dining tip, Short Drive

Downtown Carefree has some excellent dining choices and the town looks like a great place to explore. Nearby nature trails can also be fun. Too bad I didn't have more time for the exploration.

--Michael Nov 15, 2006

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Spur Cross Stables was great and a short drive away.

--Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN Oct 8, 2006

Shopping tip, Short Drive

Many quaint shops and restaurants within a short drive. Also, if just relaxing is upper most in your agenda, try the bar on the property. The drinks are reasonable, the peanuts are free, and there are enough TV screens to appease any sports fanatic.

--pamela Sep 19, 2006

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.9 out of 5

(32 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Family Hotel

Anonymous, Westerville Oct 27, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was very nice and great for kids...tons of activities. The room was very spacious except the bathroom was very ... small. The housekeeping was below my expectation (spilled toothpaste on the shower entry and spent all week with it). Plan on going out to eat the tavern food was terrible. It was also quite expensive. I did not eat at the main restaurant (food comes from the same kitchen and did not want to risk it).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Traveled with: 4 adults

Dining tip

Plan on driving to restaurants.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Carefree Resort & Villas

Sandra, Ft. Worth Oct 25, 2008

The staff at the Carefree Inn was neither helpful nor friendly. The desk clerk was quite abrupt during my check-in. Since I ... was there on for business, my bags were quite heavy with my laptop, scanner, printer, etc. Since I wasn't using the valet parking, I had to carry my own bags. After I'd moved them from the parking lot to the door...alone, I was allowed to borrow one of their carts to move them the rest of the way. On the way to my room, I encountered an extremely steep ramp & knew I could not manage the cart alone. I went back to the lobby/valet area and finally found a young man to help me down the ramp....he almost fell himself.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
4
Dining options:
1

Trip purpose: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

There were a number of golf courses in the area.


Expand full review

Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

nice place

Evan, Henderson Oct 17, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is very nice and a great look at the Arizona desert - which is lovely. We had good luck at the hotel although ... they upgraded us to a room with 2 queen beds. That was a negative for us as we did not have time to fuss with asking to be moved to a different room. Then when we showered, we found there was only one towel in the bathroom and one washcloth. That was not good. The balcony had a big cigar butt on the ground, it appeared the cleaning crew was a little too laid back at that point. The staff was very nice though and very helpful - great people work there.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Dining tip, Short Drive

Eat at the Bad Donkey for your salad, sandwich, pizza, or beer and ice cream! A great place with great people. The guy behind the bar is a crazy guy with lots of stories to tell. The place is run by a bunch of crazies who are always havin' fun.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

It's a little ways out

Barry, Kirkland, WA Oct 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I wasn't aware of how far out the location was. It tooki me 30 minutes on surface streets. There are no chain restaurants ... very close. However, the Inn is a beautiful facility. There is one nice restaurant and one sports bar on property. The pool and workout room are exceptional. I went for a run, and the desert scenery and wildlife (roadrunners, rabbits, butterflies) were great. I might take the drive and stay there again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

This is in the foothills outside of Scottsdale. I get the feeling that there are lots of mountain attractions very close.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Amazing Couples Weekend

Christopher, Phoenix Sep 14, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

You have to get one of the villas if you stay at carefree. There Huge, beautiful, and private. With only four villas per ... building and gated access the whole property is very secluded and there's a great spa to relax in with your other half. Hit the Red Horse for great burgers and strong drinks and throw a few peanut shells on the floor. this place is great to gettaway from phoenix..

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Dining tip, In Hotel

THE Red Horse you'll love it kick back on a couch and enjoy the game someone will be by frequently to refill your glass.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Very Family friendly

Thomas, Phoinex, AZ Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The resort hotel was very comfortable, the rooms were clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, I would recomend it. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Dining tip, Short Drive

Great Dining and shoping in Cave Creek


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Score

5 out of 5

Anonymous Jun 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Wonderful for the Whole Family

Anonymous, Chicago Jun 12, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Carefree Villas was an excellent stay for our family. We had 5 adults and 4 children and the Grand Villa was ... superb!!!! I, the grandma, stayed in a separate hotel room about 2 blocks away and as it was comfortable and extremely scenic, it did get pretty noisy in the evening and throughout the night. My ONLY complaint. We all had the most memorable vacation. The staff was helpful, pleasant and friendly.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 5 adults, 4 children (ages 0 to 5)

Shopping tip, Short Drive

Great authentic southwest shopping in very nearby Care Creek.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great, had a wonderful time

Mary Jun 8, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I loved the amenities that were available to me, shuttle to other restaurants. The room and bed were very comfortable, which ... enable me to have a good nights sleep. I had a great time, everyone was very professional but friendly.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Business

Nightlife tip, Short Drive

There were restaurants close by for dinner but I was still close to my business obligations.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Carefree Resort & Villas

William, Ventura May 27, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Stayed in the Villas. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would go back for sure. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Entertainment tip, Short Drive

Lots of fun places to check out in Cave Creek


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Score

5 out of 5

Villas are great for a long stay

Anonymous May 11, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The 1 Bedroom Villa with a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms was extremely large and comfortable for a one-week stay. The staff ... was excellent in accommodating our requests. The washer/dryer are conveniently located just outside the apartment door. The main restaurant food and service were excellent. We loved being in the Carefree area and plan to stay there again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure


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Score

2 out of 5

Gibbie Apr 8, 2008

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
2
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure


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Score

5 out of 5

Anonymous Mar 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Anonymous, Salt Lake City, UT Jun 10, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Dining tip, In Hotel


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

it was a nice resort, but i'll know what to look for next time.

Adina May 28, 2007

In my opinion the resort offered a lot of activities that required people to be out in the elements during some of the ... hottest times of the day. The activities would have been great if not for the intense heat. For a visitor to the state of Arizona it was to hot for horseback riding, tennis, basically any rigorous outside activities. With that said the room was nice, it offered enough space for two people. The staff were friendly especially as you are coming toward them ,because it appeared that their congenial smile left as they walked on past you.It seemed robotic. I did indulge in the spa treatment, but it seemed as though they got a little backed up with clients, but the massage was an adventure in relaxation!Evening activities were very kid friendly, movies by the pool, but they charged for the s'mores COME ON!Get rid of Valet parking for a lot that is the distance equal to the walk across the street for tennis, and you can give s'mores away. With all of the physical activities ,one can walk the parking lot.There was a glass blowing art demonstration class,but for a resort it needed more inside recreational activities.I would have paid more money for an inclusive staff lead and guide yourself actvities. that were arts and crafts, yoga based,appropriately timed outside activities, tours of a town larger than three blocks.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults

Dining tip, Short Drive

Really be aware of what type of resort you are looking for.It's great if you have the endurance of a camel and can withstand mid morning temperatures in the high 90's. I did enjoy my own journey to the Grand Canyon. A mere three hour drive in one direction:)


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

A Vintage Arizona Resort

Kalvin May 27, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

If you want to stay at an resort that reflects what one would experience in the 60s or 70s this is the destination for you. ... This was my wife and my second stay at the Carefree Resort. The desert setting is magnificent. The town of Carefree has the feel of a resort community without becoming over the top touristy (see Sedona). Carefree with its unique restaurants and shops is less than 10 minutes from the resort. At the Carefree resorts all of the facilities are nice although they sometimes show the wear and tear of their age. My wife played tennis at the resorts courts and used the workout facilities and had praise for both. The room itself was very spacious but nothing special. Probably comparable to most midprice hotel/motels. The room was perfectly comfortable though.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Dining tip, Short Drive

The Mexican food restaurant is primo!!!


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Quick Getaway

Anonymous, Denver, CO Apr 27, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

We needed to unstress for a while and came to the perfect resort for it. We stayed in a sonoran villa. It was just the right ... size for the two of us. Really enjoyed the privacy, the resort's spa and the excellent room service. Really good food and service. Beautiful surroundings. Definitely would recommend this resort.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Nature outings on foot trails, jeeps, bikes, etc.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Renee, Salt Lake City, UT Apr 16, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Nightlife tip, Short Drive

The town of carefree had some nice resturants. if you dancing in local bars were fun.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

very family friendly

Carol Apr 8, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The room was larger than most. Excellent location. Great amenities. One doesn't need to leave for dining. One small ... complaint: room service missed some of the order.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 1 child (ages 13 to 17)

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Great swimming pool, bar and restraunts. Fabulous shopping nearby.


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Score

1 out of 5

Quick tip

NOT A HAPPY ONE

Betty, Albuquerque, NM Mar 16, 2007

THE TRIP TURNED OUT TO BE VERY DESTEROUS. MY GRANDAUGHER WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AT THIS MOTEL. WHILE IN THE ROOM A ... GLASS SLIDING DOOR FELL ON HER WHICH REQUIERED HOSPITAL ATTENTION. SHE RECEIVED 27 STICHES ON HER ARMS. THE MOTEL DOES NOT CLAIM ANY REPONSIBILITY.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
3
Location:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
1
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults, 1 child (ages 6 to 12)

Shopping tip


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Dining tip, Short Drive

Downtown Carefree has some excellent dining choices and the town looks like a great place to explore. Nearby nature trails can also be fun. Too bad I didn't have more time for the exploration.

--Michael Nov 15, 2006

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Spur Cross Stables was great and a short drive away.

--Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN Oct 8, 2006

Shopping tip, Short Drive

Many quaint shops and restaurants within a short drive. Also, if just relaxing is upper most in your agenda, try the bar on the property. The drinks are reasonable, the peanuts are free, and there are enough TV screens to appease any sports fanatic.

--pamela Sep 19, 2006

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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