The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Carefree, Arizona
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is a hotel located in Carefree.
An extraordinary desert hideaway, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is situated on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Scottsdale, Arizona. The dramatic and innovative architecture blends with the surrounding desert and the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. It is located 33 miles from Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport, minutes from Scottsdale Regional Airport, and five miles from the picturesque town of Carefree. A helicopter landing pad is also located on site. ? General ambiance-Named for the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations, The Boulders is a small luxury hideaway and a nature lover's paradise where the terrain and plant life have been left virtually untouched to allow indigenous plant and wildlife to prosper. Accommodations-Private casitas, many of which are situated along the golf course, are shaped into the natural terrain and grouped in village-like clusters. These spacious and luxurious accommodations offer comfort with a Southwestern d?cor. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, regional art, fireplaces, wet bars, large dressing and bathroom areas, and private patios or decks overlook the sun-streaked desert or emerald-green golf course. Elegant one-, two-, three-bedroom Haciendas and Villas offer fully equipped and beautifully styled kitchens, fireplaces, flat screen televisions, full laundry room, doorstep parking and private entrances with accessibility to all resort amenities. A 5,000 sq. ft. Villa Retreat is also available. In-room and public area HSIA included in the daily resort fee. 9 Dinning Options Latilla-Featuring fresh American cuisine with organic and naturally grown ingredients from the Western Seaboard Palo Verde-Serving a delectable breakfast and Southwestern-inspired lunches. Golden Door Spa Caf?- Menu features a balance of life-giving, spirit-satisfying fare for breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea Bakery ? at el Pedregal-Casual bistro features breakfast and lunch Rusty's at
Places to eat within 5km of The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa include Liberty Station, Twist Bistro And Gallery, Confluence, and Giordano’s Trattoria Romana.
Carefree, Arizona, 85377 USA
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The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa reviews
Rated 9 out of 10 with 13 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 10 Jan 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Great time! Two beautiful golf courses. Food wonderful and so was the spa! We would definitely go back to this resort!
Positives: Nice large bathrooms with plenty of counter space to put your things.
Negatives: They need to tell you upon arrival that you are paying $29 a day for tips for the staff at the resort.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Aug 2007 rated 10 out of 10.
This is the best resort I have ever stayed at. I would recommend this to anyone!
Positives: Outstanding service.
Negatives: We were far from the airport.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 03 Feb 2007 rated 10 out of 10.
I would recommend this resort to others. I thought the setting of boulders resort and their lodging was wonderful. There was plenty to do at the resort and also many places to drive to that were not too far away in the area it's located.
Positives: Loved the setting, the spa, the room with fireplace and service for picking us up while staying in resort was excellent.
Negatives: I don't have anything that I did not like about boulders.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Aug 2006 rated 10 out of 10.
The hotel is incredible! Amazing views & beautiful pools. Would recommend The Boulders to anyone.
Positives: Fantastic natural surroundings.
Negatives: Extra 30.00 a day fee that was applied for various services.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Aug 2006 rated 9 out of 10.
Beautiful setting historic feel in main lobby area elegant up-to-date spa and spa pool areas.
Positives: Elegant spa and pool area. beautiful landscaping and mountain views. abundant desert wildlife.
Negatives: Registration hostess a little unfriendly?
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 24 Jun 2006 rated 8 out of 10.
Nice resort. $29 per day resort fee. $29 covers all tipping except for restaurants and bar. Rooms are getting a bit dated (20 years old).
Positives: Beautiful setting.
Negatives: Dated rooms.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 16 Jan 2006 rated 8 out of 10.
This is the third time over twelve years that I have stayed at the Boulders. It is like time has stood still there. That has both positive and negative implications. Memories and familiarity are great but the facility is showing its age in both looks and limited technology.
Positives: Pristine grounds, natural beauty.
Negatives: Somewhat dated, could be updated. Wireless DSL only, which I could not use.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Oct 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
Great location, great spa, great golf, great food and great staff!
Positives: The quality of service was first rate.
Negatives: I ordered champagne prior to arrival but it was not in the room as requested.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 18 Aug 2005 rated 5 out of 10.
Nice location, needs updating. Did not feel like a 5 start but more like a 4 star hotel. They definitely need more staff when checking into the facility.
Positives: Ambiance in the desert/boulders
Negatives: The $30 resort fee per day + hassle in checking in
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 18 Aug 2005 rated 8 out of 10.
The hotel's layout is one of seclusion and privacy. You are not coming and going out of a main lobby which makes you feel more like a resident than a guest, but pampered nonetheless. At the same time, the exclusiveness of this hotel makes you feel like a star. I highly recommend it.
Positives: Arizona is beautiful and this hotel captures its natural beauty. A fabulous desert experience.
Negatives: They give you flashlights to help you see (on your way back to your room at night) were too weak.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Aug 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
I own The Works Salon & Spa and I am in the service industry, so I recognized all the attention to detail that the Boulders provided, they went above and beyond. The experience that my husband and I had at the Boulders was one of best we have ever had. We had the perfect room with a gorgeous view. The hotel staff acknowledged our anniversary several times in many, many special ways. It was amazing. The golf was spectacular, the restaurant superb. The room, the surroundings, the service, the spa, all first class, five star treatment. We will definitely go back.
Positives: From the hotel, golf course and the spa, the staff paid attention to every detail!
Negatives: This was a perfect travel experience!
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Jul 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
A perfect getaway for Phoenix residents on the weekend. It's a destination stay!
Positives: Unbelievable surroundings with a casita-style room!
Negatives: Late check-in time
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 10 Feb 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
Fantastic overall setting, terriffic staff and service, unique desert resort experience compared to other 5 star resorts in the area.
Positives: Remote location but close to Scottsdale
Negatives: Dining rooms opened at 6 pm, a little late
Amenities
24-hour room service. 24-hour security. ATM/Cash machine. Air conditioning. Barber shop. Beauty shop/salon. Buffet breakfast. Business center. Car rental desk. Children's play area. Coffee shop. Complimentary coffee in lobby. Complimentary in-room coffee or tea. Complimentary shoeshine. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Family plan. Fire safety compliant. Free high speed internet connection. Free parking. Game room. Gift/News stand. Golf. Grocery shopping service available. Hair dryer. Hairdresser/barber. Heated guest rooms. Heated pool. Ironing board. Jacuzzi. Kitchenette. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Outdoor pool. Parking. Parking lot. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Playground. Pool. Public area air conditioned. Racquetball. Room service. Safe deposit box. Secured parking. Security. Shoe shine stand. Snow sports. Sundry/Convenience store. Tennis court. Tour/sightseeing desk. Transportation. Transportation services - local area. Transportation services - local office. Valet cleaning. Valet parking. Whirlpool.
Location details / directions
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) 33.00 Mile S. Scottsdale Airport (SCF) 9.32 Mile S.
Starting at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport Via 51 Squaw Peak Parkway From Sky Harbor Airport travel west to enter State Route 51 Squaw Peak Parkway. Travel north on SR 51 Squaw Peak Parkway approximately 16 miles to Loop 101 East Merge right /east/ onto Loop 101 and travel approxi
Starting at Scottsdale Airport Exit airport on Butherus Dr.Turn right onto Scottsdale Rd. Travel 12 miles. The Boulders main gate is on the right 500 feet north of the light at the intersection of Carefree Hwy. Scottsdale Rd. Drive Time About 25 minutes.
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