The Boulders Resort Arizona
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
The Boulders is located on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert, near Scottsdale, Arizona.
Why Go
The Boulders vacation resort offers two 18-hole championship golf courses and the Golden Door Spa in a unique Sonoran Desert setting. The two challenging golf courses, designed by Jay Morrish, feature breathtaking desert views. The architectural beauty of The Boulders and its Southwestern ambiance blend with the surrounding desert and granite boulder formations.
The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders opened in 2001 following the philosophy of the original Golden Door in Escondido, California. The Spa features a labyrinth, fitness center, movement studio, Vichy treatment rooms, Yoga studio, full-service salon and Spa Cafe. The Boulders resort facilities include four pools and a 90 ft. granite and metamorphic rock climbing wall.
The resort offers seven plexi-cushioned tennis courts and a classic clay court. Guests can sign up for private lessons and weekly clinics. A popular tennis activity is The Boulders Challenge held each Saturday in which two resort guests play doubles with two staff professionals and receive instruction throughout the match.
Resort Rooms & Food
The Boulders offers 160 guest casitas and 50 Pueblo Villas, some situated along the golf course. The rooms and villas are decorated in Southwestern style with earth-tone furnishings, glazed tile, Indian artifacts and regional art. Guest room patios or decks offer desert and golf course views.
Latilla is The Boulders' signature dining room serving American cuisine. It has a Southwestern ambiance with hand-sculpted booths, latilla and viga wood ceilings and large windows. Guests enjoy views of a cascading waterfall and a massive boulder formation. The Palo Verde restaurant serves seafood and regional specialties. If features an exhibition kitchen. Other dining and entertaining options include The Boulders Club, The Discovery Lounge, The Bakery Cafe and Cantina del Pedregal.
Vacation Location
The resort's location next to huge 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations creates a truly unique setting. Nearby vacation activities include boutique shopping and a Native American museum. The concierge at the The Boulders can arrange other activities such as hot-air ballooning and desert jeep tours.
Best Time to Go & Getting There
Spring and fall months offer warm weather. The Boulders is 33 miles from Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport and 13 miles from Scottsdale Airport. Transportation can be arranged from Sky Harbor and Scottsdale.
Plan this Vacation
Rates from $184 during the summer and from $745 from February through April. For current pricing and reservations call 877-999-3223 or check the resort web site for packages. Green fees range from $110 to $220 per round, depending on the season.
The Boulders Resort, 34631 North Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, Arizona, United States, 877-999-3223, 480-488-9009, www.wyndham.com
