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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern house with a pool, surrounded by cacti and desert plants.

A desert-style building with arched doorways, a staircase, and a paved pathway surrounded by cacti and rocks.

A desert landscape with a large rock formation, a building with a flat roof, and a paved walkway.

1. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

Pinnacle Peak

$262

$344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, two white sofas, and a view of mountains through large glass doors.

A woman walking through a desert garden with cacti and a small water feature.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and cacti.

A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by cacti and desert plants.

2. CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

Carefree

A woman in a swimsuit and straw hat by a pool with a rock waterfall and lounge chairs in the background.

A golf course with a clear sky and a sunset.

A hotel room with a bed, a balcony with a view of the countryside, and a tray of snacks on the bed.

A hotel with a courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

3. Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

North Phoenix

$119

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a cactus sculpture, and string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A building with a sign reading "Pickly Pickle" and "Decor & Art".

4. Prickly Pear Inn

Downtown Cave Creek

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, surrounded by cacti and trees.

A playground with a slide and climbing structures, surrounded by a sandy area and benches.

A well-lit entrance with a sign reading "Villas of Cave Creek" and a central archway.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table with a vase. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.

5. Villas of Cave Creek

Cave Creek

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a striped sofa.

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek

Cave Creek

$143

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a landscaped entrance area with desert plants.

A modern kitchen area with waffle stations, a juice dispenser, and various food items on display.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a hanging light fixture.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Set State" sign, a Hilton Honors sign, and a snack bar in the background.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Carefree

Carefree

$151

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern infinity pool with a view of mountains and a sunset.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with illuminated windows in the background.

A restaurant with high tables and booths, floral wall decorations, and a view of the mountains.

A poolside lounge with a view of a hotel building, a TV, and a bar area with a bottle of champagne.

8. Talking Stick Resort

Scottsdale

$259

$324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a scenic view through the window.

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a stone border and desert plants.

A spacious living area with a dining table, a staircase, and artwork on the walls.

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a bookshelf.

9. Spur Cross Inn

Cave Creek

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a waterfall, and palm trees.

An outdoor seating area with a bar, surrounded by olive trees and a building with large windows.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a lamp, and two framed artworks.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and red bows, a couple kissing, and a floral arch.

10. Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Camelback East

$221

$289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, a central fire feature, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A dog sitting in front of a building with a door marked '315'.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative macrame wall.

A palm tree, a building with a sign reading 'CIMA,' and a clear sky.

11. Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas by IHG

Paradise Valley

$187

$262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a pool, and a mountain view.

A desert-style building with multiple rooms, surrounded by cacti and shrubs, with a rocky mountain in the background.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging light fixtures, and a bar area.

12. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Pinnacle Peak

$580

$724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a sofa, and a large potted plant.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a central courtyard surrounded by palm trees and other greenery.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple floors and balconies.

13. Scottsdale Parkview Hotel

Scottsdale

$111

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, covered by a metal roof structure.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Valley' sign, featuring balconies and a landscaped front yard with cacti and shrubs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and a patterned wall.

14. Hotel Valley Ho

Old Town

$339

$387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a water park, and a golf course.

15. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

North Phoenix

$399

$519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A person holding a drink near a pool with a water slide and outdoor seating in the background.

A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a golf course and hotel buildings.

A water park with multiple slides and a tower structure.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, furnished with wicker chairs, sofas, and tables. Large windows offer a view of a golf course.

16. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

South Mountain

$149

$259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An indoor water park with slides, a wave pool, and seating areas.

An indoor play area with a rope bridge, climbing structures, and a picnic table.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a chandelier.

An indoor adventure park with rope bridges, climbing structures, and a large bear statue.

17. Great Wolf Lodge Arizona

Scottsdale

$187

$219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, string lights, and outdoor furniture.

A golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by mountains and greenery.

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.

A landscaped garden with a small waterfall, large rocks, and cacti.

18. Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort

Scottsdale Links

$147

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A resort with multiple buildings, a large pool area, and surrounding mountains.

A dining area with a table set for six, overlooking a scenic landscape.

Three people in a swimming pool with rocks and a red umbrella in the background.

An outdoor wedding reception with round tables set with white chairs, floral centerpieces, and a view of the city in the background.

19. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

Scottsdale

$213

$283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Carefree Fore

Desert luxury meets outdoor adventure in Carefree Fore. Golfers will fall in love with the pristine courses while nature enthusiasts can explore the botanical gardens and desert trails. The neighborhood's earth-tone homes blend seamlessly with the Sonoran landscape, creating a peaceful retreat from busy tourist spots. Getting around requires a car, but the wide, uncrowded streets make for pleasant evening strolls under starry skies. Accommodations lean toward upscale vacation rentals with private pools, though you'll need to venture to nearby Carefree town center for dining and shopping experiences.

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Velvet Shadows

Velvet Shadows serves up pure desert luxury with a side of blessed quiet. Golf enthusiasts can bounce between Legend Trail and Desert Forest clubs while nature lovers explore Carefree Desert Gardens' otherworldly cacti collection. The neighborhood sits just far enough from Phoenix's buzz to feel like your own private Arizona retreat, complete with mountain panoramas that'll make your Instagram followers weep. Getting around requires wheels—this is car country through and through. When hunger strikes, you'll need to venture to nearby Carefree or Scottsdale for upscale Southwestern dining. Accommodations lean toward luxury vacation rentals with private pools where you can float under impossibly starry skies.

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Carefree Rolling Hills

Golf enthusiasts and desert lovers will feel right at home in Carefree Rolling Hills. The neighborhood sits among world-class courses like Legend Trail and Desert Forest Golf Club. Quiet streets wind through stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes where luxury homes blend seamlessly with saguaro-dotted terrain. Nearby Carefree Desert Gardens offers a peaceful retreat with its iconic sundial. Getting around requires a car, but the drive is worth it for the serenity you'll find. Upscale vacation rentals with private pools dominate the accommodation scene. For dining and shopping, venture to nearby Carefree or Cave Creek where Southwestern cuisine and boutique stores await.

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Leigh Estates

Leigh Estates welcomes you to desert luxury without the fuss. This peaceful Carefree neighborhood offers spectacular mountain views and access to outdoor adventures without urban noise. Explore the unique Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial, hit the links at Desert Forest Golf Club, or hike Black Mountain Trail for stunning vistas. Getting around requires wheels—rent a car to visit nearby attractions like Cave Creek Museum or Rancho Manana Golf Club. Accommodations feature high-end vacation rentals with private pools and desert landscaping. While dining and shopping means a short drive to Carefree or Scottsdale, the trade-off is starry skies and desert tranquility.

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Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial

9.4/10 (31 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial— just one of the monuments in central Carefree.

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Beneath the desert sun, Carefree lives up to its name with a whimsical 35-foot sundial marking time in the heart of town. The Carefree Desert Gardens showcase stunning native plants thriving in this arid landscape. Quirky outdoor art installations appear around corners like pleasant surprises. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at Desert Forest Golf Club or nearby Boulders, where massive rock formations create natural hazards. Luxurious spa resorts offer treatments incorporating desert botanicals. The town's small size belies its cultural offerings, with art galleries and boutiques lining easy-to-navigate streets. Come evening, restaurants with patio seating offer front-row views of those famous Arizona sunsets painting the mountains in impossible colors.

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Check out reviews of Carefree hotels guests love

Comfort Suites Scottsdale Talking Stick Entertainment District

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice facility, the only problem I had was there are only 5 handicapped parking spots. Then someone used 5 parking spaces to park there truck and trailer."

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Neat resort. Clean rooms. Excellent food!"

Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I, along with another couple, traveled to Arizona and stayed at the Hilton Vacation Club Scottdale Links resort; the staff were incredibly kind, and the apartment-style accommodations were fully equipped, making for a truly comfortable trip. I highly recommend this hotel—it’s the kind of place where you’d want to stay. Thank you."

Talking Stick Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and cozy. The staff were all very friendly"

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

10/10 Excellent

"The spa was fabulous. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. Overall very pleasant and will come back."

Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage

8/10 Good

"Hilton Club Vacations Villa Mirage is a decent time share property--and that's the problem. They nickel and dimed us on several issues: "parking fees" (added only 2 months ago to) "resort fees". They stuck us in a corner unit next to the ice machine when better situated units were available. We weren't allowed to use our 98,000 Hilton Honors credit card points because..we booked through a different service. To be fair when the front desk saw our initial rating they asked what could be done to make things right, such as offering to switch our unit. We had already unpacked so we declined. Eventually they gave us a $25.00 dining credit ( whopee!!) which covered half the cost of breakfast. The one bedroom unit was adequate."

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

10/10 Excellent

"Room was like an apartment. Water park was fun for the kids. Poolside drinks will get ya."

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Carefree?

Guests like CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa and Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Carefree?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Carefree, most properties provide refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Carefree if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 20 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 10 condos for your trip.

What will the weather in Carefree be like during my vacation?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Carefree when the average temp is 88°F. January and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 54°F. July and December are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my Carefree hotel through Hotels.com?

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Where to stay in Carefree?

1. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

3. Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

4. Prickly Pear Inn

5. Villas of Cave Creek

6. Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Carefree

8. Talking Stick Resort

9. Spur Cross Inn

10. Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

11. Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas by IHG

12. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

13. Scottsdale Parkview Hotel

14. Hotel Valley Ho

15. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

16. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

17. Great Wolf Lodge Arizona

18. Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort

19. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

Go beyond your typical stay in Carefree

Price trends for hotels in Carefree

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Top neighborhoods in Carefree

Carefree Fore

Velvet Shadows

Carefree Rolling Hills

Leigh Estates

Top landmarks in Carefree

Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial

Learn more about Carefree

Check out reviews of Carefree hotels guests love

Comfort Suites Scottsdale Talking Stick Entertainment District

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort

Talking Stick Resort

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

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