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The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa

User score 5.0 out of 5 See all reviews
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.,Carefree, AZ 85377
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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door pa has been named America's Top Resort for 17 consecutive years - and is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations. We offer two-18 hole Championship golf courses designed by Jay Moorish, 6 Restaurants - The Latilla being the signature dining room, and the Golden Door Spa is a 33,000 sq ft facility with 24 treatment rooms. The Boulders is a fully non-smoking resort. For your convenience, a daily resort fee of $29 per day ($32.46 per day tax inclusive) for Casitas or $33 per day ($36.93 per day tax inclusive) for Villas is added to your room account and includes: Valet Parking, Housekeeping Gratuity, Bell Service Gratuity, and Other Services Personnel Gratuity, use of Spa Facilities, and Resort Transportation. Imagine awakening in an adobe casita that offers an enchanting Arizona desert view of towering cacti, ancient boulders, coyote, deer and jackrabbits. Sip your morning coffee in pampered comfort and enjoy thoughtful touches such as overstuffed leather chairs and hand-hewn wood beams. Rejuvenate your spirit at our world-class Golden Door Spa or enjoy outdoor activities such as tennis, swimming, hiking and horseback riding - as well as unparalleled Arizona golfing on our two 18-hole, Jay Morrish championship courses. This luxury resort also features its own festival marketplace, with galleries, and caf and Native-American art museum. Celebrate a spectacular Sonoran sunset with a romantic dinner at our elegant Latilla restaurant, or explore the desert nightlife with a special tour featuring night vision gear. For the perfect blend of natural beauty, attentive service, superb recreation and unequaled luxury, look no further than The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa located in Arizona. The Features include: *Located on 1,300 acres of pristine Sonoran desert *Just 12 miles from Scottsdale, Arizona *Only 33 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport *Recipient of the prestigious "AAA Five Diamond" award for 2008

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 18

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

5.0 out of 5

(2 reviews)

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Hotel address: 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, AZ  85377  

 

Area served

Carefree, AZ

Area airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 33mi and Scottsdale Airport: 14mi

Description

City

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Conference Facilities
  • Pets OK
  • Fitness room
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Parking
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet

Dining

Golden Door Spa Cafe

Cuisine type - American Location - on property. The menu features a balance of life-giving, spirit-satisfying foods to repair, relax, and help your body perform at its peak. A Registered Dietician is available to answer nutritional questions as well as providing cooking classes and demonstrations. The breakfast and lunch fares include selections to meet the special needs of vegetarians, vegans, and those individuals having food allergies such as lactose, gluten, or nuts.

Palo Verde

Cuisine type - American Location - on property. This restaurant is serving a delectable breakfast ranging from freshly made pastries, seasonal organic fruits, to personalizing your very own omelet. Lunch offers Southwestern-inspired entr featuring chilies, and indigenous spices while preparing the highest quality meats and vegetables. Palo Verde's magic is created with its breathtaking views overlooking the 6th fairway of the award winning 36-hole golf course and the duck pond. Its Sonoran desert inspiration and warm terracotta colors are sure to make your dining experience a memorable event.

Bogeys at The Boulder Club

Cuisine type - American - Location - on property - Featuring traditional club dishes and commanding views of the golf course and Sonoran Fothills beyond. Serving casual fare for breakfast and lunch and all day dining.

Rusty's

Cuisine type - American - Location - on property - An open kitchen featuring traditional club fare such as grilled steaks, chops, seafood and organic produce served in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the 18th green at the clubhouse. Recently honored by Gourmet Magazine as one of the nation's outstanding restaurants.

Discovery Lounge

Cuisine type - American - Location - on property - Light appetizers served through room service. Enjoy stunning Arizona sunsets while sipping your favorite cocktail at the Discovery Lounge - a warm, inviting retreat featuring soft jazz, a glowing fireplace and amazing outdoor views.

Bakery Cafe

Cuisine type - American Location - on property. Espresso, cappuccino and picnics - soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches pastries, desserts. A sunny, cheerful cafe featuring rotisserie chicken, salads and sandwiches on freshly baked bread and truly American desserts. This casual bistro features satisfying sandwiches served on freshly baked breads and delightfully refreshing salads. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or for one of our decadent desserts, Espressos, and Cappuccinos. Located in the el Pedregal Festival Marketplace with the choice to dine inside or outside at our garden oasis.

The Latilla

Cuisine type - American Location - on property AAA 4 diamond restaurant. Bringing more than 14 years of experience in Organic Cooking, Chef Wendy Little creates fresh American cuisine with organic and naturally grown ingredients of the Western Seaboard. Meats and poultry are free-range and seafood is responsibly fished from clean waters. This is "honest" food, enticingly prepared for a dining experience as pleasurable as it is healthy in one of the most romantic dining rooms in the valley. In addition to the existing a la carte menu, Chef Wendy Little creates a Tasting Menu that changes on a daily basis, paired with mostly organic wines.

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Sonoran Casita

All Sonoran Casitas are either second floor units, or freestanding units (preference on a request basis only) with spectacular views of the Boulders golf course, boulder pile, or Arizona's beautiful desert landscape. Spacious but cozy 550 sq. ft. accommodations complimented with hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, authentic Southwest artifacts and wooden-shuttered, sliding glass doors leading to private patios or decks overlooking the tranquil desert or golf course. All casitas offer expansive walk-in closets, two telephones, two plush robe/slipper sets, 27-inch television, VCR player (DVDs available upon request at an additional request), CD players and clocks. The large dressing and bathroom area offers a separate soaking tub and shower and twin vanities. Bedding options: two double beds or one king bed. Bedding type requests honored based on availability

Casita

Spacious but cozy 550 sq. ft. accommodations, on the lower level of a two story unit, complimented with hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, authentic Southwest artifacts and wooden-shuttered, sliding glass doors leading to private patios or decks overlooking the tranquil desert or golf course. All casitas offer expansive walk-in closets, two telephones, two plush robe/slipper sets, 27-inch television, VCR player (DVDs available upon request at an additional charge), CD players and clocks. The large dressing and bathroom area offers a separate soaking tub and shower and twin vanities. Bedding options: two double beds or one king bed. Bedding type requests honored based on availability.

Pueblo Villa One Bedroom

A cozy one-bedroom abode encompassing 1400 sq. ft. featuring a large bedroom with private bath, cheerful living room with wood-burning or gas fireplace, patio with outdoor grill, full-sized kitchen with china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, basic utensils, dishwasher, stoves/ovens and refrigerator, and a laundry room with washer and dryer.

Pueblo Villa Two Bedroom

Desert ambiance permeates this 1800 sq. ft. villa featuring two bedrooms each with a private bath, large living room accented with authentic Southwestern and Native American décor as well as a wood-burning or gas fireplace, patio with outdoor grill, full-sized kitchen with china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, basic utensils, dishwasher, stoves/ovens and refrigerators and a laundry room with washer and dryer.

Pueblo Villa Three Bedroom

Residential-style accommodations filled with Southwestern charm, encompassing 2200 sq. ft. and offering three bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, a spacious living room with wood-burning or gas fireplace, large patio with outdoor grill, full-size kitchen with china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, basic utensils, dishwasher, stove/oven and refrigerator, as well as a private garage with adjacent laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer.

Hacienda Two Bedroom

Newly constructed luxurious 3,000 sq ft villa offering two bedrooms plus a den, each with a private bathroom, warm fireplace, walk-in closets, and spacious outdoor patio for entertaining. The full-size kitchen features china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, basic utensils, dishwasher, stove/oven and refrigerator, as well as a private garage with adjacent laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer. This room type is non-smoking and does not allow pets. Bedding varies by unit; all units include a King Bed in master bedroom.

Hacienda Three Bedroom

Newly constructed luxurious 3,000 sq ft villa offering three bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, warm fireplace, walk-in closets, and spacious outdoor patio for entertaining. The full-size kitchen features china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, basic utensils, dishwasher, stove/oven and refrigerator, as well as a private garage with adjacent laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer. This room type is non-smoking and does not allow pets. Bedding varies by unit; all units include a King Bed in master bedroom.

Boulders Suite

Generous 1100 sq. ft. one-bedroom suite with a separate parlor ideal for taking-in the awe-inspiring view. Accommodations complimented with hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, authentic Southwest artifacts and wooden-shuttered, sliding glass doors leading to private patios or decks. All suites offer expansive walk-in closets, two telephones, two plush robe/slipper sets, 27-inch television, VCR player (DVDs available upon request at an additional charge), CD players and clocks. The large dressing and bathroom area offers a separate soaking tub and shower and twin vanities. One king bed on ground level.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 18

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

5.0 out of 5

(2 reviews)

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5 out of 5

Very relaxing

Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is an amazing experience of relaxation. The location, pools, service, and spa are wonderful as is the scenery. ... Perfect for a weekend getaway.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults


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5 out of 5

Quick tip

Relaxing Getaway

April Aug 25, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The property grounds were beautiful and the rooms were very large and comfortable. The hotel offered great complimentary ... fitness and yoga classes, as well as hiking trails.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Nightlife tip, Short Drive

Greasewood Flats is a short drive and offers a great casual outdoor atmosphere with bbq food, horsehoes, firepits, and live music.


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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

5.0 out of 5

(2 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

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5 out of 5

Very relaxing

Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is an amazing experience of relaxation. The location, pools, service, and spa are wonderful as is the scenery. ... Perfect for a weekend getaway.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 adults


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Relaxing Getaway

April Aug 25, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The property grounds were beautiful and the rooms were very large and comfortable. The hotel offered great complimentary ... fitness and yoga classes, as well as hiking trails.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Nightlife tip, Short Drive

Greasewood Flats is a short drive and offers a great casual outdoor atmosphere with bbq food, horsehoes, firepits, and live music.


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