Celebrate a one-of-a-kind Arizona experience immersed in authentic Southwestern flavor and architecture at a unique destination resort bursting with adventure. Just minutes from local attractions and the towns of Carefree and Cave Creek, come discover where desert, mountains and luxury converge. Welcome to Carefree Resort & Conference Center.

Retaining much of the small-town hospitality and unique Arizona heritage that visitors have come to cherish, this legendary Resort has welcomed guests to an awe-inspiring retreat for nearly 50 years.

With a newly completed multi-million dollar renovation, this vibrant resort has re-emerged as a new “Go-To” destination for travelers across the country. Discover resort rooms and privately owned residential-style villas that are uncommonly spacious and feature uncluttered panoramic views of the Continental Mountains. Designed for the discriminating guest, The Sonoran Suites at Carefree is a luxury hotel-within-a-hotel. Rich with numerous upgraded amenities, guests will delight in luxurious accommodations featuring rainfall showers, granite counter tops and flat panel TVs.

A distinctive dining experience can be enjoyed in the Lariat Restaurant & Lounge where the totally new menu offers traditional yet innovative cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for thick, juicy steaks or succulent seafood dishes, The Lariat is sure to please every palate.

Unwind with a tennis match on one of five championship tennis courts or perfect your swing on some of the area’s most challenging golf courses. Enjoy a signature cocktail while lounging by a Serenity Pool or indulge your mind, body and soul with a desert spa treatment at The Spa at Carefree. Stroll through the Resort’s beautiful Botanical Gardens along side a trickling stream surrounded by desert wildflowers and towering Saguaro. Whatever your whim, you’ll discover an uncompromisingly authentic Southwestern vacation waiting for you at Carefree Resort.