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The Most Breathtaking Outdoor Setting Among Carefree Hotels

Two words describe the area surrounding Carefree Resort & Villas - outdoor adventure. At an elevation of 2,500 feet, this scenic locale is an oasis of unique hiking experiences, challenging cycling routes, world-class golf, and gorgeous sunsets. Visit the charming towns of Carefree and Cave Creek - so quaint they don't even have stop lights. Drive through a mesmerizing landscape of glistening desert, breathtaking mountain vistas, towering cacti, and colorful wildflowers. But that's not all. The beauty and allure of the "Valley of the Sun" also extend to our Resort grounds. This spectacular Carefree hotel resort offers you a rejuvenating spa, private tennis club, world-class golf, and savory dining options. Easily accessible from Scottsdale and Phoenix, this luxury resort also places you just minutes from a colorful range of world-famous attractions... This dynamic Carefree Arizona hotel resort beckons you with its captivating setting:
  • Located in the Sonoron Desert in Carefree, Arizona
  • Nestled in the heart of Tonto National Forest
  • Minutes from The Spanish Village and El Pedregal at Carefree, two fun-filled shopping and dining destinations
  • 35 miles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
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The Most Breathtaking Outdoor Setting Among Carefree Hotels

Driving Directions To Our Carefree Arizona Hotel Resort

From the North (Flagstaff): Take 1-17 South to Carefree Highway. Exit at the Carefree Highway / Lake Pleasant exit, and go east. Continue east on Carefree Highway to Tom Darlington Road. Turn left onto Tom Darlington Road, and continue north to Cave Creek Road. Turn right at the four-way stop onto Cave Creek Road, and continue to Mule Train Road. Turn left at the four-way stop on to Mule Train Road. Continue north on Mule Train Road approximately a quarter-mile to the resort lobby, located on the left.

From the South (Tucson): Travel West on I-10. Take Exit 161 toward Pecos Road/AZ 202-Loop East. Take the AZ-202 Loop East. Take Exit 50 – AZ-101-Loop. Take Exit 36 – Princess Drive/Pima Road. Stay straight onto N. Pima Road. Turn Right to stay on N. Pima Road. Turn Left onto E. Cave Creek Road. Turn Right onto N. Mule Train Road. Turn into our lobby at 37220 N. Mule Train Road.

From the West (Los Angeles): Take I-10 east to SR-51. Exit north on to SR-51, and continue to Loop 101 East. Continue east onto Loop 101 to the Scottsdale Road exit. Turn left onto Scottsdale Road, and continue north to Cave Creek Road. (Scottsdale Road will turn in to Tom Darlington Road as you pass Carefree Highway). Turn right at the four-way stop on to Cave Creek Road, and continue to Mule Train Road. Turn left at the four-way stop on to Mule Train Road. Continue north on Mule Train Road approximately a quarter-mile to the resort lobby, located on the left.

From the East: Travel on US-60 West to Loop 101 North. Continue north on Loop 101 to Princess Boulevard / Pima Road Exit 36. Exit at Princess Boulevard / Pima Road, and turn right at stop light on to Pima Road. Continue north on Pima Road, approximately 15 miles to Cave Creek Road. Turn left at the four-way stop onto Cave Creek Road. Continue on Cave Creek Road, and turn right at the four-way stop onto Mule Train Road. Continue north on Mule Train Road approximately a quarter-mile to the resort lobby, located on the left.

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Nestled in the scenic foothills surrounding Scottsdale, Carefree Resort & Villas offers a luxurious vacation and conference spot - with sophisticated lodging, access to endless recreation, and savory dining choices. Book your reservations at this breathtaking Carefree hotel resort. Click here for preferred rates.