CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

37220 Mule Train Rd., Carefree, AZ 85377 United States (USA)
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4.5 Star property
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4.0/5

Based on 549 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 187 rooms
  • 2 floors in hotel
  • 20 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 4:00pm
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 3 meeting rooms

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Local attractions

Downtown Carefree & Cave Creek (1 mile from property)offers a large variety of shops, restaurants, bars and galleries for a wonderful western experience. Local golf, jeep tours, horseback riding, and hot-air balloon rides available among other attrations.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 549 guest reviews

Property description

CIVANA Carefree offers 176 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting space onsite to include the Sunset Terrace, the New Event Lawn and the Spa Café & Courtyard. We are located 15-20 minutes north of Scottsdale, or about 45 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Our retreat offers two swimming pools, five tennis courts, an outdoor hot tub, outdoor fire pits, a spa with five treatment rooms and mountain bikes. We have horseback riding, jeep tours, hot air balloon tours and even a local mine can be toured nearby. In fact, many of our groups will take our scheduled shuttle over to the Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek to watch the live bull riding competition. As you can see there is plenty to see and do nearby!The resort's signature restaurant, the Terras, creates a warm, comfortable ambiance with inspiring mountain views. The intimate dining room features a delightful collection of healthy cuisine. Enjoy our outdoor dining patio for those beautiful desert sunsets.Some Exciting News!We are excited to share with you that the CIVANA Carefree (formerly the Carefree Resort) has recently been restored to its mid-century modern origins, with an emphasis on health and wellness. All guestroom enhancements and public space renovations, were completed in early 2018. Now that the 20,000 square foot CIVANA Spa is complete – with 24 treatment rooms and rejuvenating waters – CIVANA Carefree is a boutique destination wellness resort where guests are able to experience healthy cuisine, an abundance of lifestyle movement and fitness classes while having access to a world-class spa!Relax and exhale while experiencing the spiritual decadence of massage treatments and therapies exclusive to our Spa. Spend an afternoon or an entire day dedicated to body treatments, massage and skin care all designed to relieve stress and fatigue while rejuvenating the body and mind.Make your next vacation a stay to remember at the CIVANA Carefree!

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Year of last renovation: 2017
Floors: 2
Rooms: 187
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 187
Rooms with disabled access: 7
Rooms with one bed: 127
Rooms with two beds: 60
Suites: 20
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 3 View spaces
Meeting space: 1486.4 sq. metres
Event space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to food/bars: 3.2 km
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 24.1 km
Dist. to the nearest gym: 24.1 km
Lounge/Bar hours: 3p - 10p
Pool Info:
CIVANA Carefree boasts a spectacular Serenity Pool and accompanying whirlpool nestled in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. During the day, enjoy lunch or your favorite cold libation as you soak up the sun. In the evening engage in a conversation over the poolside gas firepit. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing respite at our newly remodeled Carefree Suites pool.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hours on individual reservations
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 13.27%
Total misc. fees: A$46.21 AUD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 9.30%
Audio Visual Tax: 9.30%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 25.00 Per Day (Per room, per night)
Porterage Fee: 6.00 Per Item (PER NEEDED)
Shipping Handling Fee: 5.00 Per Item (Varies)
Additional Person Fee: 20.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 200.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 125.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Labor Fees: 50.00 Per Hour
Banquet Bartender Fees: 125.00 Per Hour
Chef Attendant Fees: 125.00 Per Person
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 22.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 24.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 68.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 80.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 12.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 72.00 Per Person
Banquet Soda: 3.50 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.75 Per Person
Banquet Hosted Bar: 18.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 39.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Car rental
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Grocery service
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Carefree Resort is located just North of the Phoenix/Scottsdale Metro Area in Carefree, Arizona. The resort is serviced by Phoenix Sky Harbor airport located 27.5 miles (45 minutes or less) to the south and Scottsdale Airport located 12 miles to the south.

Local shuttle info: Scheduled shuttle within a 3 mile radius - intended for the shops and restaurants along Cave Creek Road.

Breakfast information

Two Full Service Restaurants - Terras and Café Meto - serving breakfast and lunch daily or Catering Functions for private dining. While Terras is about choice (grass-fed meats, wine, desserts), Café Meto offers a purer menu of breakfast bowls, salads, wraps, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and both offer locally roasted coffees. The Café Meto Courtyard is available to private group functions after 4:00pm.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Small pets allowed in Resort rooms, up to 50 pounds. Non-refundable deposit of $50 per day.

Parking information

The resort offers ample complimentary parking, in addition to bellman/valet parking service.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is part of the Experience Fee and gives you access from your sleeping room and any common areas.

Previously known as:
Carefree Resort & Conference Center, Civana Carefree

Meeting rooms and event rooms at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa.

Feel free to use the CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Carefree event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Saguaro Ballroom 80 x 120 x 20 9600400/400300400928024063/50110010001000
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Saguaro Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
891.9 Sq. km
Dimensions:
80 x 120 x 20 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
20
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Board Room 24 x 20 x 9 480--/----------18--/--------
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Board Room

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
44.6 Sq. km
Dimensions:
24 x 20 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Complimentary with minimum spend in Banquet food and beverage
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Mesquite Room 60 x 40 x 14 2400--/15070603024----/--150100--
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Mesquite Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
223.0 Sq. km
Dimensions:
60 x 40 x 14 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
12
Columns:
2
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Civana Wellness Resort & Spa

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Civana Wellness Resort & Spa have?

There are 187 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Two Full Service Restaurants - Terras and Café Meto - serving breakfast and lunch daily or Catering Functions for private dining. While Terras is about choice (grass-fed meats, wine, desserts), Café Meto offers a purer menu of breakfast bowls, salads, wraps, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and both offer locally roasted coffees. The Café Meto Courtyard is available to private group functions after 4:00pm.

What parking is available at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

The resort offers ample complimentary parking, in addition to bellman/valet parking service.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is part of the Experience Fee and gives you access from your sleeping room and any common areas.

Can I get a AAA rate at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA 1 Bedroom Suite 1200 Square Feet with 1 King Bed Private Sleeping Quarters 5 Fixture Masuiter Ba

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. CIVANA Carefree boasts a spectacular Serenity Pool and accompanying whirlpool nestled in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. During the day, enjoy lunch or your favorite cold libation as you soak up the sun. In the evening engage in a conversation over the poolside gas firepit. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing respite at our newly remodeled Carefree Suites pool..

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