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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Used golf now for lower rate. 233 versus course 280. This is a Trron managed course. Pro shop with attitude declined to provide Trro rewards points. Claimed he did not know what we paid for round because it was prepaid by golf now. If Troon rewards points are not going to be allowed, this should be fully disclosed by golf now. Pro shop said “read it the fine print” attitude.

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Value 3.0
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Friendliness 3.0
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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a must play when in Scottsdale! Incredible views and scenery! Staff very friendly and accommodating. Course was in a great condition and the layout is very fun and challenging.

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5.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
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Amenities 4.0
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Skill Advanced
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South course

Great course. New greens need time . Very hard. . Fairways and tee boxes excellent. Staff was awesome. We will return. Need help on pace of play.

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Layout 5.0
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Amenities 5.0
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Conditions 4.0
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Friendliness 4.0
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Excellent course

Fun and challenging play at the Boulders North course. I noticed the golf rates at most Phoenix area have gone up by 100-150% since Covid began couple of years now. The rates at The Boulders is no different from others - expensive but fun and course is in great shape.

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Conditions 4.0
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Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great track and scenery

Wonderful layout and beautiful all around. Pace of play and staff were both excellent.

My only complaints were the condition of the greens. They apologized for the condition of the practice green (and should have), but the greens on the south course also weren’t up to the conditions I’d expect given the green fee rate.

Definitely worth the rate I paid, but full price would’ve left me disappointed in the greens.

First Time Playing
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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First Time Playing
4.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Top Notch

Beautiful setting, beautiful golf course. Close to city but it seems like you’re in the desert.

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First Time Playing
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

An amazing day!!

I’ve had the pleasure of playing many of the premium courses in AZ but Boulders had yet to be crossed of the list. Luckily there was a great rate posted on GN and we jumped on it. What a great day. The course was in pristine condition. The greens on the North course were fast but receptive. The views were great and although it’s not considered as scenic as the South course it was a great day.

First Time Playing
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Very Nice

Great place...love how they charge $300++ for a round of golf...you have the whole place to yourself!

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

Friendly, helpful staff. The course is well maintained with excellent greens. Pace of play could have been better. Would definitely play it again.

Previously Played
4.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Boulders -South Course

The course is somewhat tight on some holes yet enjoyable to play. Greens were very fast and firm.

Small perks such as water bottles in the cart cooler really should be a standard.

For the amount one pays to play up at Boulders, it was an 4.45 minute round with a lot of waiting for the players in front to move -really frustrating and difficult to keep in the game -may be space players out more or someone to monitor the rounds.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Okay

First we were charged more than the quote on golf Now? Some added resort Fee? The pace of play was 5 hours. No player assistance or marshals to promote the pace.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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