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Carefree Resort & Conference Center

3.5 of 5
37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
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Carefree Resort & Conference Center
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Carefree
4.0 of 5 stars 216 Reviews
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  • Pool area(4)
  • Very nice(3)
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Edmonton, AB
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Carefree Resort is a classic property dating back to the early 60's. However, it has been well maintained and offers a nice break from the large resorts and the long walk to everything. We stayed in room 2235 which was adjacent to the pool access and restaurant / patio. Stay closer to the Lobby if you do not like a... More

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Melissa, Texas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The atmosphere is phenomenal and the service is superb. This is a great escape from the busy city life (the resort is surrounded by upscale residential and empty desert so it is very quiet). The rooms are huge with plenty of room to stretch out. The food at the Lariat Grill is to die for. You must try the Lariat... More

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Cedarburg, Wisconsin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Both my wife and I had the most fantastic time in this resort, the staff were so friendly and helpful that it was just wonderful to stay there. the shuttle bus that takes you anywhere in a 5 mile radius for free, and there are some great bars in Cave Creek, the Tap Haus has a great number of different... More

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Arizona
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was not the first time I had stayed at this resort but this is the first time I had a problem. A/C went out in my room the first day. They took their sweet time about getting to me. Finally they said they had it fixed. It was finally blowing cold air. I went to the pool for about... More

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Finksburg, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from our 2nd trip to Carefree resort, a bit out of the way, but more than worth the trip! Scenery, weather, service, and cleanliness is top rank here, we traveled from Baltimore, just to return to the "seafood buffet"!!! As a former restaurant owner, I can say the seafood was fresh and abundant, excellent wine choices. If you... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Nice place to relax as well as get work done if you need the conference rooms. You will need a GPS to find it but it is worth the 35 minute drive from the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. The resort has all the charm you expect from the Southwest. During my stay the cactus were blooming, the moon was full... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Stayed at this hotel for a certification program. Although our room was not great and our shower curtain was moldy, the food was excellent and the front desk people were extremely courteous and helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I was ever to return to Carefree, AZ. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived late one evening- 11pm. After checking in Daniel whisked us to our rooms and even brought us ice, the ice machine was no where close by. We were very tired coming from a different time zone. It was wonderful to have someone show us were to find our rooms and get our luggage there. At breakfast we were... More

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scotland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Checked in only to be told I required photo ID which I didn't take with as I had my reservation confirmation - was told it was required - stated I would have to go home and after a few security questions eventually checked in - have since found out other people were not asked for photo ID - eh maybe... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here for 4 nights at the end of March having booked it several months before. On arrival late at night we were allocated a room in the block across from the Spa. There was no balcony or outside space although the room was decorated nicely. In the morning we asked if we could move as we were there... More

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Address: 37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
Price range (per night):* 103 AUD - 201 AUD

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