Carefree Arizona Hotels & Motels

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The Carefree center is around the area of Carefree Sundial and 9 miles northeast of Cave Buttes Recreation Area.

Carefree is a town in Maricopa County, the state of Arizona. The town is situated in the foothills of the majestic Black Mountain and is renowned for its serene desert setting and incredible views. The town of Carefree, AZ is home to many beautiful hotels, inns and suites. These accommodations offer visitors a unique and relaxing experience in the Sonoran Desert. Visitors to Carefree can enjoy a diversity of outdoor sports, including biking, hiking, and horseback riding. There are a number of golf courses in the area, making it a perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. Desert Forest Golf Course is a private golf club that features an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Lawrence. It is located on 2,750 feet of desert terrain and has dramatic elevation changes, bunkers, and water facilities. Rancho Manana Golf Club is a par-70 course situated in the Sonoran Desert in Carefree. It features a beautiful landscape, with towering cacti and native plants. Desert Mountain Golf Club is home to eight golf courses, each designed by a different world-renowned course architect. In addition to them, the club provides clubhouses, restaurants, and the ranch. Whether you're seeking to relax and rejuvenate, or explore and adventure, Carefree, Arizona is the perfect place for you. More from this guide...

Carefree Hotels, Motels & Accommodations

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa : 37220 Mule Train Rd. 37220 Mule Train Rd., Carefree, AZ 85377 Call
  • High end Resort property
  • Hotel has 187 rooms
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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton 34631 North Tom Darlington Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Call ~1.40 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Luxurious 5 Star Resort hotel
  • 220 rooms in property
From£73
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Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix / Cave Creek 5720 East Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Call ~2.37 miles west of Carefree
  • Midscale Golf Course property
  • Check-in: 16:00
From£74
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Whisper Trail Scottsdale Rd. & East Pinnacle, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Call ~6.11 miles south of Carefree
  • 4 star Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
From£223
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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North : 10600 East Crescent Moon Dr. 10600 East Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Call ~7.22 miles southeast of Carefree
  • Luxury Five Star Resort property
  • 14 conference rooms in property
From£111
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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - Scottsdale 10600 East Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~7.26 miles southeast of Carefree
  • Luxurious Five Star Mountain hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£111
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Marriott's Canyon Villas in Phoenix 5220 East Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054 Call ~9.91 miles south of Carefree
  • High end hotel
From£119
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 East Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054 Call ~10.27 miles south of Carefree
  • Luxury Five Star Resort property
  • 81 suites in hotel
From£111
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix North Scottsdale by IH : 4575 East Irma Lane 4575 East Irma Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Call ~10.87 miles south of Carefree
  • Three Star Highway property
  • 104 rooms in property
From£49
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Cambria Hotel Phoenix N Scottsdale : 4425 East Irma Ln 4425 East Irma Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Call ~10.90 miles south of Carefree
  • Three Star Rural hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From£59
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Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic - Phoenix 5665 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054 Call ~11.33 miles south of Carefree
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 208 suites
From£43
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Hyatt Place Scottsdale North in Scottsdale 18513 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~11.74 miles south of Carefree
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 23 suites
From£59
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Hilton Grand Vacation Scottsdale Villa Mirage : 7887 East Princess Blvd. 7887 East Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.05 miles south of Carefree
  • Midscale hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From£74
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort : 7677 East Princess Blvd. 7677 East Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.06 miles south of Carefree
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£73
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Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas, Scottsdale - Scottsdale 17700 North Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.15 miles south of Carefree
  • Three Star Resort hotel
  • Check in time: 4:00 PM
From£131
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Scottsdale 7575 East Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.16 miles south of Carefree
  • Luxurious Five Star Resort hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£111
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Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North / Perimeter Center in Scottsdale 8550 East Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.21 miles south of Carefree
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 122 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£66
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Scottsdale North 17020 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.53 miles south of Carefree
  • 3 star Golf Course property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£29
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Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale North - Scottsdale 17010 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.61 miles south of Carefree
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • 6 suites in property
From£40
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Residence Inn by Marriott North Scottsdale 17011 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Call ~12.66 miles south of Carefree
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Fitness center on property
From£58
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Hilton Grand Vacation Scottsdale Links Resort - Scottsdale 16858 North Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Call ~12.68 miles south of Carefree
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£74
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale in Scottsdale 16620 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~12.74 miles south of Carefree
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 123 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£55
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Sleep Inn North Scottsdale near Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale 16630 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~12.75 miles south of Carefree
  • Low Cost Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From£44
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Scottsdale Marriott at Mcdowell Mountains 16770 North Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Call ~12.77 miles south of Carefree
  • High end hotel
From£66
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Scottsdale Condominium Rentals : 15221 North Clubgate Dr. 15221 North Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~13.05 miles south of Carefree
  • Four-star hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From£93
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Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley - Phoenix 2029 West Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.16 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From£43
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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley in Phoenix 2108 West Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.19 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Gym is available on property
From£41
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix North Happy Valley 2107 West Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.23 miles southwest of Carefree
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From£59
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North Happy Valley 24655 North 23rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.39 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From£78
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The Westin Kierland Villas Scottsdale : 15620 North Clubgate Dr. 15620 North Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~13.46 miles south of Carefree
  • 4-star hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£119
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Extended Stay America Select Suites Phoenix Scottsdale North 15501 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~13.48 miles south of Carefree
  • Two-star Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From£40
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Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley in Phoenix 1940 West Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 Website Call ~13.53 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From£59
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Waterwalk Phoenix North Happy Valley : 1905 West Pinnacle Peak Rd. 1905 West Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 Call ~13.58 miles southwest of Carefree
  • 4-star hotel
  • Hotel has 110 suites
From£73
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Hampton Inn Phoenix / Anthem - Anthem 42415 North 41st Dr., Anthem, AZ 85086 Call ~13.67 miles west of Carefree
  • 3 star Rural property
  • 76 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£58
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AC Hotel by Marriott Scottsdale North 15200 North Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~13.69 miles south of Carefree
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 165 rooms
From£193
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix North-Happy Valley 2470 West Charlotte Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.78 miles southwest of Carefree
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£49
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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale 6902 East Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~13.78 miles south of Carefree
  • Four star Resort property
  • 20 meeting rooms in property
From£103
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Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley 2035 West Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.81 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Mid-scale Highway hotel
  • Check-in: 03:00 PM
From£59
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Best Western Plus Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites : 7515 East Butherus Dr. 7515 East Butherus Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Call ~13.83 miles south of Carefree
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£40
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Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley : 2335 West Pinnacle Peak Rd. 2335 West Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 Call ~13.84 miles southwest of Carefree
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From£55
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley : 2550 West Charlotte Dr. 2550 West Charlotte Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85085 Call ~13.85 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From£59
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Holiday Inn & Suites Scottsdale Airpark North in Scottsdale 14255 North 87th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Call ~14.43 miles south of Carefree
  • 3 star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From£59
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale on Shea Boulevard 10101 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Call ~14.45 miles south of Carefree
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 2 meeting rooms in property
From£148
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Scottsdale North Inn 13440 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~14.70 miles south of Carefree
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • 131 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£73
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Days Inn by Wyndham Phoenix North 21636 North 26th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 Call ~14.90 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Two-star Highway property
  • 2 floors in property
From£44
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Extended Stay America Suites Phoenix Deer Valley in Phoenix 20827 North 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 Call ~15.24 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Inexpensive Suburban property
  • 104 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£51
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale 4415 East Paradise Village Pkwy. South, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Call ~16.11 miles south of Carefree
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • 270 rooms in property
From£73
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Orange Tree Resort in Scottsdale 10601 North 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Call ~16.20 miles south of Carefree
  • Four star Suburban property
  • Check in time: 4:00 pm
From£58
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Ocotillo Apartments & Hotel 1711 West Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023 Call ~16.31 miles southwest of Carefree
  • 2 star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in hotel
Studio 6 Deer Valley 18405 North 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85053 Call ~16.31 miles southwest of Carefree
  • Two star Highway hotel
From£19
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The Perfect Time to Visit Carefree, AZ

Carefree is located in the northeastern Sonoran Desert. The city has a hot semi-arid climate with dry summer and mild winter. The average high temperature in July is 101 °F, and the average low temperature in January is 41 °F. Precipitation is low, averaging only 13 inches per year. The area receives very little rain, so drought is a common occurrence. The best time to visit Carefree is in the spring and fall. During these months, the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists. As a result, you'll be able to enjoy the town without the crowds. This is the period when many festivals take place in the area, so there is always something to do. The Hidden in the Hills and Thunderbird Artist Festivals are two of the most popular events in Carefree. They both feature a wide variety of art, music, food, and entertainment. The Hidden in the Hills Festival is held annually in the fall, while the Thunderbird Artist Festival is celebrated in November, January and March. Both events are hugely popular with locals and tourists alike and provide a great opportunity to experience the best of Carefree's art scene. If you're visiting Carefree, be sure to check out one (or both!) of these amazing festivals.

Hotel Discounts in Carefree, AZ

There are many lodgings in the area that offer discounts to guests. From a luxury resort to a simple room to rest your head, we have what you need. Some of the most popular promotions include AAA, government, and military price cuts. Due to the town's location in the desert, hotel discounts are common in the summer and winter months. So whether you're going to escape the heat or the cold, you can find a great deal on a room in Carefree. Many of the establishments provide package deals that can save you even more money. Be sure to check out the discounts when you make your reservation and start planning your trip to Carefree, AZ today.

Things to Do in Carefree, AZ

The desert life awaits you in this unique town filled with art, culture, and history. Stroll down the main street and enjoy the many galleries, shops, and restaurants. Be sure to visit the Carefree Desert Gardens and Bartlett Lake Marina. With over 200 slips, the Bartlett Lake Marina can accommodate boats of all sizes. Carefree Desert Gardens is a desert-themed park that features a variety of desert plants and cacti, as well as a desert-themed playground, Kiwanis Splash Pad, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, and a picnic area. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the inhabited landscape and get some fresh air. Next, take a hike in Cave Creek Regional Park which is a large regional park. It offers a variety of amenities and activities for visitors, including biking and picnicking. The park is home to a wide range of animal species, such as deer, coyotes, and bobcats. After your hike, stop by the Spanish Village. It is a little shopping village located in the town. The area is made up of a variety of shops, restaurants, and businesses, all of which have a Spanish theme. The buildings are all white with red tile roofs, and the streets are lined with trees and flowers. The village has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and the people who live and work here are very welcoming. Spanish Village is a great spot to come for a day of shopping, dining, and exploring. There is something for everyone here, and you will definitely find something that you will like.

What did travelers think of the city of Carefree?

Below are reviews of the city of Carefree, AZ from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Great little city"
Score 5.0 / 5

Great little city, beautiful Catholic Church St Gabriel.

Kathleen A., from 03-Mar-2026
"Nice"
Score 5.0 / 5

Views, friendly people.

Karen S., from 22-Jul-2025
"Great Food, Shopping & Atmosphere!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Carefree and Cave Creek were lovely! Fun shopping and great food and atmosphere...we will be back!

Melisa G., from 13-Feb-2022
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