34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, Arizona 85262, US
(480) 488-9009
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About The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

Located in Carefree just north of Scottsdale is the Boulders Resort, a Curio Collection hotel by Hilton. This 1,200-acre resort and community features striking, millions-year-old boulder formations and two, 18-hole golf courses that encircle them. The resort is a village compound with spacious casitas with private balconies, as well as a handful of villas and homes for rent. The golf club features two courses, the North and South, as well as a driving range and golf academy. Boulders is well known for its Golden Door Spa with 33,000 square feet and 24 treatment rooms, plus a wide variety of fitness classes and programming. There are five dining concepts, highlighted by the Spotted Donkey Cantina, well known locally for its Mexican fare. The beauty and tranquility of the Sonoran Desert is on full, luxurious display at the Boulders Resort.

Facts

Price Range$$$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres1200
Year Opened1985
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesSuite, Villas/Casitas
PoolAdults Only
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Underrated North Course a gem today

While The Boulders is better known for the South, the North is a rugged, beautiful test and was in great shape. The edges of the course are desert and leave little for finding errant shots. Beautiful vistas, forced carries over and through cacti and desert areas. Early on the back nine you.hit uphill on long holes with views of homes built into hillsides. A satisfying and challenging tract of land.

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Previously Played
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Disappointment

I had high hopes for this place. I couldn’t believe how crappy it was. Greens were concrete & poorly maintained (photo attached for example - many were like this). Most tee boxes were domed, chunked up, & hard as a rock. The South course doesn’t have access to the proshop at the then so we had to wait for the beverage cart which we only saw twice. The giant boulders were cool but not much better than you can see from the road.

First Time Playing
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Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Don't buy beverages!

Absolutely need to get the resort to do someone about beverage cart prices! 12.00 for ONE Coors Light is ridiculous! Poor beverage cart girl gets yelled at all the time for this. Seriously diminishes the greatness of the course!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

It was easy finding everything since it was my first time there. There were a ton of staff around who were on top of everything and there for any questions or needs.

First Time Playing
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Solid choice to golf

Wish they had better more accurate GPS system. Course is in great shape and staff was extremely accommodating.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Everything but the Drinks

Phenomenal day and was a spectacular course to play. Everything was great except the bev cart. Prices are outrageous. 2 miller lite 2 waters $42. I’ve played all over the country and this feels excessive. I’m even an Arizona resident and it’s still the resort cost. I’ve played both TPC here and this still feels out of line. Other than that it’s all phenomenal.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Getting a lot of brown heat stains in the fairways and greens

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 2
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
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Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, fabulous setting

A must play. Beautiful terrain and terrific layout. A lot if interesting holes. If your game is up to it play the tips and experience the elevated tees. Well worth it.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Practice round for Lookout Mtn

I was looking for a course with beautiful views and desert layouts to prepare for a Tournament at Lookout Mtn this week. A lot of good challenges and trying to keep my ball in play.

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Previously Played
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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