Spanning 23 acres of high Sonoran Desert - easily accessible from Scottsdale and Phoenix - this legendary alternative to traditional North Scottsdale hotels and resorts is surrounded by desert wildflowers, towering Saguaro, giant ocotillo, and prickly pear cactus. Tucked in the scenic foothills of the Sonoran Desert, Carefree Resort & Conference Center offers a wide variety of spacious resort rooms, newly renovated Sonoran Suites, and long term accommodations in our villas - setting the benchmark for elegance among Resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona. With breathtaking views of Black Mountain, this year-round conference and vacation destination is ideal for holiday retreats, spa weekends, romantic escapes, and group getaways. The Spa at Carefree provides customized signature body treatments, rejuvenating services, and a full service Hair Salon. Sharpen your swing during a weekend golf getaway - at Rancho Manana or at any other of 16 of the state's finest courses, just minutes away. Or learn the game of tennis with a private lesson at the Resort's Tennis Club. Come experience why this premier destination resort is truly "carefree."