Carefree, AZ Quiet Southwest retreatThe clucking of desert quail and the crackle of wood-burning fires may be the loudest sounds at this Carefree hideaway—a showcase of natural landscaping; regional art and craftsmanship.
Golf, spa, pool, tennisAlthough 16 miles from downtown Scottsdale, this self-contained sanctuary offers a bounty of amenities including a spa, tennis, golf, and the ever-so-popular bike ride by moonlight.
Adobe-style hideawaysInviting casitas feature adobe architecture and softly-curved interiors with hand-crafted ceilings, regional art, and tiles. All accommodations have fireplaces and private patios.
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What to expect: A wooden ceiling, fireplaces, skylights, and Native American art give the lobby a relaxed, desert lodge feel. Two championship courses attract golfers to this 1,300-acre oasis. Couples enjoy a full range of spa treatments and the individual casitas with private patios, while parents appreciate the opportunity to introduce children to unspoiled desert and the adjacent Heard Museum.
Amenity highlights: Eight tennis courts with three different surfaces join two Jay Moorish-designed golf courses offering 36 holes of championship golf. The 33,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa offers a long list of treatments and exercise options. Outdoor activities such as rock climbing, moonlit mountain bike tours, and guided scenic hikes take advantage of the rugged desert location.
Insider tip: The adjacent El Pedregal Festival Marketplace has 41 shops displaying Southwestern art, jewelry, and home accessories. It's also host to a branch of Heard Museum of Phoenix, with samples from its world-renowned collection of Native American arts and crafts.
Dinining
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Latilla Fine dining in a Southwestern atmosphere of rustic regional elegance. Menu changes seasonally, based on availability of local ingredients, but includes duck, beef, and fresh seafood. Dinner and Sunday brunch only. - Palo Verde Breakfast and lunch daily in a naturally lit, contemporary Southwestern interior. Breakfast includes homemade granola, Belgian waffles with berries, and tecaté toast, along with classic American favorites. Innovative Southwestern cuisine includes quesadillas, caesar salad with blackened salmon, and a chicken and black bean quesadilla with smoked cheddar. A spacious room with vibrant Southwestern colors and terraced seating gives panoramic views of foothills and golf course.
- The Boulders Club An open kitchen serves daily lunches and dinners of grilled steaks, chops, seafood, and organic produce in a casual ambience.
- Bogey's Down three steps inside the Boulders Club is this bar with TVs broadcasting sports events. Salads and sandwiches are served for lunch and dinner every day.
- Bakery Cafe Rotisserie chicken, salads, and sandwiches on freshly baked breads and American classic desserts are specialties. Picnic lunches and espresso drinks are available.
- Discovery Lounge Soft jazz plays in a softly lit atmosphere with a fireplace; the view is of 12millionyearold boulders.
- Golden Door Spa Cafe Very casual ambience with contemporary furniture in a windowed passageway. Creative spa cuisine includes eggwhite omelets, roasted mushroom and chicken fritattas, organic salads, fruit smoothies, and sandwiches served in a naturally lit café with counter service.
Property amenities
A heli-pad awaits those wishing to arrive in style or make a quick getaway. Tennis courts with three different surfaces, two golf courses, and a 33,000-square-foot spa enhance this complete resort.
Valet parking:
Valet parking is complimentary, plus gratuity. Secured parking lot with in/out privileges.
Self parking:
Self parking is complimentary. Secured parking lot with in/out privileges.
List of property amenities - 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Clubhouse
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
Recreation
Guests take advantage of this hotel's rugged desert location to enjoy the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing on 12-million-year-old boulders that dot the property, moonlit mountain bike tours, and guided scenic hikes, each for a fee.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Golf - driving range
- Hiking/biking trails
- Aerobics
- Horse riding/rental
- Mountain biking
- Bicycle rentals
- Running track/path
Room amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- VCR
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Fireplace
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Multi-line phone
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Extra towels, linens, bedding
- Separate sitting area
- CD player
- Soundproofed rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Wheelchair accessible
- Non-smoking rooms
- Smoking rooms
Rooms
This hotel has 160 guest casitas with private patios. The casitas are warm and inviting, with softly curved interior walls evoking adobe architecture, hand-crafted wood ceilings, leather furniture, wood-burning fireplaces, and wet bars. Regional art and glazed tile enhance guestrooms' tastefully updated Southwestern style. All rooms include high-speed Internet access (fee).
Wireless Internet Access
This hotel offers Wireless Internet access (Source: JiWire Inc.)
Policies
A daily service charge of $29 per 1-room suite and $33 per villa is due upon check-out and replaces cash tipping for all staff except food/beverage and Golden Door Spa therapists.
Fees subject to change without notice.
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Pets accepted
- Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
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