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CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

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A modern living room with a glass coffee table, two white sofas, and a view of mountains through large glass doors.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and cacti.
A woman walking through a desert garden with cacti and a small water feature.
A pool area with lounge chairs and cacti.
A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by cacti and desert plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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37220 Mule Train Rd, Carefree, AZ, 85377
  • Place, Desert Forest Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phoenix Convention Center
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small white table, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining area, and kitchen counter.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small white table, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedside table with a white mug, a small white vase with dried branches, and a book titled "NEVVARCHITEK."

Studio, 1 King Bed (Sleep)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining area, and kitchen counter.

Suite (09 - BALANCE)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

This smoke-free hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa offers 176 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 23 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Terras
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body wraps, manicures and pedicures or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • 6 minutes by car from Cave Creek Museum and 7 minutes from Legend Trail Golf Club
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 12000 square feet (1115 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Carefree hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Terras – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Cafe Meto – Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Meto
  • Terras

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 23 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Carefree Resort
Carefree Hotel Carefree
Carefree Resort And Conference Center
Carefree Hotel
CIVANA Resort
CIVANA Spa Resort
CIVANA Carefree Spa
CIVANA Spa
Carefree Resort Conference Center
CIVANA Resort Carefree
CIVANA Resort
CIVANA Carefree
Resort CIVANA Carefree
Carefree CIVANA Resort
Resort CIVANA
CIVANA Carefree Resort
Carefree Resort Conference Center
CIVANA Carefree Spa Resort

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 647 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, experience and resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa great, breakfast fresh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The perfect wellness getaway. Everything from the resort, staff, restaurant and ambience was a 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, amazing experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Afia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peaceful and everything was so convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was the BEST! All the amenities are wonderful! Staff was so attentive. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and very helpful. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chinye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really beautiful! The only disappointment I had is from the lack of availability of classes I wanted to attend to and had a long waiting list.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful resort. The pool was nice, the spa was a short walk from our room, and there were nice areas to hang out and relax. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. I had a great time here and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond words how great this place is! Not cheap but worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Great room, classes and relaxing vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. The property is clean and well maintained. The Spa was great. I wasn’t able to eat at the onsite restaurants but that’s not on them. As my husband wanted to adventure off property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It exceeded our expectations. The staff were so accommodating, the classes were so good and I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing wellness resort, beautiful property, amazing staff and great classes! I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

akeemah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was relaxing. Just for awareness you would have to pay a separate fee to use the spa amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taahira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place, will be booking again more often.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Clean room friendly staff, nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarybel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an amazing relaxing resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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