The ultimate desert hideaway and AAA Five Diamond resort, The Boulders nestles in glorious seclusion amidst the high Sonoran Desert foothills north of Scottsdale. A legendary retreat where time stands still, this celebrated golf, spa and tennis resort offers luxurious private casita and villa accommodations, a range of fine dining venues, an award winning Golden Door Spa, acclaimed tennis centre and two Jay Moorish championship courses sculpted into the dramatic landscape of the desert.

Scattered amidst giant boulders on 1300 acres of colourful desert terrain, accommodations at The Boulders comprises 160 individual Casitas, each featuring a private patio and fireplace, three Boulders Suites and 55 spacious one, two and three-bedroom Pueblo Villas, ideal for families and groups of friends. Six unique restaurants and cafés, led by the award winning Latilla, serve a sumptuous cuisine in casual, formal or romantic atmospheres.

The Golden Door Spa reflects the ancient Honjin inns of Japan, where travellers found a portal to rejuvenation through massage, refreshing food and complete personal service. Wrapped around the twelve million year old boulders that give the resort its name, the spa blends the Zen-like atmosphere of the original Golden Door with the healing serenity of the desert. A wide range of classic and innovative therapies are offered in 24 treatment spaces, rounded off by a salon, fitness centre, outdoor pool and spa café.

Recreation facilities at The Boulders include an award winning Tennis Centre with eight clay and cushioned courts, proshop and clinics, as well as four swimming pools and a choice of activities ranging from desert hikes and tours to horseback riding and hot air ballooning. These are complemented by the El Pedregal Festival Marketplace, featuring forty boutique shops, restaurants, outdoor amphitheatre, ballroom and Heard Museum North.

Named one of America's top golf resorts by Condé Nast Traveller and Golf Digest, The Boulders features two Jay Moorish championship courses that combine challenging greens with the extraordinary beauty of the Sonoran Desert. These two spectacular courses, combined with the resort's outsatnding facilities, have made The Boulders a repeated winner of Golf Magazine's Gold Medal Award.

The dramatic beauty of the high Sonoran Desert with its ancient saguaros and spectacular granite boulder formations dotting the landscape form a stunning backdrop to the layouts. These natural surroundings have been left untouched, framing the fairways and requiring accurate shots to avoid the deadly rough. The two courses are backed by The Boulders Golf Academy and its innovative "Golf simplified" tuition system. The Sonoran Desert provides perfect playing conditions year round and at 2,560 feet above sea level, the air is crisp and the humidity low.

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.,
PO Box 2090
Carefree, AZ 85377
USA
Tel.: +1 (480) 488 9009
Fax.: +1 (480) 488 4118
email@LuxuryResorts.com
www.TheBoulders.com
www.Goldendoorspas.com
www.LuxuryResorts.com

Awards
AAA Five Diamond Award
Conde Nast Traveller: The Gold List - Top Resorts in the World

Season
All year (Hotel & Golf)

Climate
Southern desert climate, tempered by the altitude (2,560 ft./780 m.) and the low humidity

Location
Carefree, Sonoran Desert N of Scottsdale
33 mi. N of Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport
13 mi. from Scottsdale Airpark

Accommodation
Luxury Golf Resort & Spa
160 Casitas, each with a private patio or deck and fireplace
3 Boulders Suites
55 one, two and three-bedroom Villas

Rates
Casitas: from 249 USD
1-bedroom Villa: from 449 USD
2-bedroom Villa: from 499 USD
3-bedroom Villa: from 699 USD

Amenities
In-room dining
Laundry/Valet Service
Concierge
Limousine and airport shuttle service
Helipad

Business
2 Ballrooms/12 Meeting Rooms with flexible floor plans
12,000 sq.ft. for 10 to 500 guests

Dining
Latilla (Fine dining)
Discovery Lounge (Live entertainment)
Palo Verde (Breakfast & Lunch)
Rusty's at The Club (Lunch & Diner)
Bogey's Lounge + Pool Pavilion + Bakery Café

Leisure
Tennis Garden: 8 Clay and cushioned Courts, clinics & Proshop
Jogging & Biking Trails
Four pools
El Pedregal Marketplace: 40 Boutiques, restaurants, amphitheatre and Heard Museum North
Tour & activities desk

Golden Door Spa
24 Treatment rooms
Eastern, Native American and specialized therapies, Ayurvedic and wellness treatments, hydrotherapy, facials & skin care
Salon
Fitness Centre
Outdoor pool
Spa Café

The Boulders Golf Club

Golf Magazine Gold Medal Award + Golf Digest 60 Best Golf Resorts in N America + Condé Nast Traveller America's "75 Top Golf Resorts"

North Course
Jay Moorish (1985)
18 holes - 6,811 yds - Par 72

South Course
Jay Moorish (1983)
18 holes - 6,726 yds - Par 71

Practice Facilities
Driving range, short game area, sand play practice and putting green

The Boulders Golf Academy
"Golf simplified" system with digital video analysis and on-course playing lesson

The Women To The Fore
Weekly complimentary golf clinic for ladies

Golf Packages
Golf & Spa: from 439 USD
Unlimited Golf: from 429 USD

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