Hotels in Carefree, Arizona

An upscale residential area just outside of Phoenix, Carefree is home to the third-largest sundial in the Western Hemisphere. This quaint town has an array of outdoor recreational activities set among the spectacular backdrop of the vast Sonoran Desert and surrounding mountains. Adventurous travelers looking to escape the bustling metropolis of Phoenix will find hotels and resorts in Carefree that offer a relaxing environment and close proximity to hiking in the Tonto National Forest.

The Boulders Resort

Situated upon 1,300 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert, the award-winning Boulders Resort was named a "World's Best" by "Travel and Leisure" magazine. Guests of this acclaimed full-service resort can indulge in extreme outdoor adventure packages that include rock climbing clinics, Grand Canyon air tours, a "City Slickers" cattle drive and a desert jeep adventure. Boulders rooms include luxury villas, suites and casitas. Amenities include high-speed Internet, cable TV, fluffy robes, Egyptian cotton sheets, iPod docking stations and walk-in closets. The Boulders Resort also has a world-renowned epicurean day spa.

The Boulders Resort
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, Arizona 85377
(480) 488-9009
theboulders.com

Carefree Resort and Villas

Nestled along the border of Tonto National Forest, Carefree Resort and Villas boasts an alluring alternative to nearby Scottsdale hotels. Guests at this distinctively-designed retreat may choose a 1-or-2
bedroom villa or a spacious hotel room. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet, king-or-queen size beds, premium cable TV and rooms with a private patio or balcony. There are also two swimming pools, an 18-hole championship golf course, botanical gardens and fine dining.

Carefree Resort and Villas
37220 Mule Train Road
Carefree, Arizona 85377
(888) 667-6690
carefree-resort.com

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort

Walking trails and a swimming pool are part of the fun at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. The resort also features 950 smoke-free guest rooms and 81 suites. Amenities include a full-service day spa, guest access to the Wildfire Golf Club and other recreational activities.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
5350 E. Marriott Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
(480) 293-5000
jwdesertridgeresort.com

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Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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