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
1321 Reviews (1321)
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

$14 beers!!!

The course was great… but $14 for a Coors light is absolutely ridiculous!!! When we said something to the pro shop about the ridiculous price gauging, the guy said “you don’t have to buy beers if you don’t like the price”. Really dude?? He was being a complete jerk. No where in this world has anyone charged $14 for a 16 oz Coors light.

Never golfing here again… or if I do, I’m loading my bag with my own beers and they can deal with it!

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 78
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A Must Play!

I play two rounds a week at various courses around the valley. The Boulders is at the top of my list. This is how golf should be. I definitely will be playing again soon. Great layout and conditions. A++

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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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 25
Reviews 629
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fortunate Round

I always consider myself lucky when I get to play this course. Not with my game but with the amazingly friendly and thoughtful staff plus the conditions and weather.

Pace was awesome until the last three holes when I was stuck by an incredibly slow group. But, such is life.

Great course and I’m hopeful to play again in the near future.

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Previously Played
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 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Layout

Really like The Boulders. Course is in good shape. Greens smooth and fairly quick. Tees and fairways in good shape. Layout is fun. One of my favorite Phoenix courses.

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
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The layout is great, but the condition of the course was terrible, the greens, the fairways, crabgrass all around the greens, overall the course was in very rough condition. Your greenskeepers are not doing a very good job.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great, very well maintained course.

a Beautiful course that is very well-maintained. Has excellent, dense, smooth greens.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 08/03/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback Hope to see you again soon

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course with some issues

As the other reviews state, two of the holes on the North course are under repair however we were encouraged/allowed to play a few more holes after finishing our round. We started in the mid morning and it was HOT so we thought pace of play would be fast. It was almost a five-hour round. We called the club house twice and a ranger came out once, but this did not seem to speed things up. This is not an easy course however I am a high handicapper and still enjoyed myself (your welcome homeowners for the yard balls). The view on the tee box on hole 10 almost made me go home and was shocked I got it through the narrow window!! Other than the pace of play, I loved the course and can't wait to play when fully repaired. Really want to play the South course when open as I was told that is the scenic one.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 100
Reviews 189
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

4.174 Stars

Thanks for participating with GolfNow, I was able to find the course this way! Enjoyed the greens!

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 07/23/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Good conditions - HOT summer day

Overall, the course was in good shape. 2 holes were closed for repair, so replayed 10 and 11. All good. Staff was great and friendly.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Commented on 07/21/2022

Thank you for the kind words. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Reviews 49
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Challenging and well groomed

The course was immaculate, the staff amazingly friendly and helpful.

Verified Purchaser
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
Commented on 07/13/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

T O P 50
Reviews 372
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Not in the Best Playing Conditions

Scheduled to play the North Course (as the South Course is closed for the summer), we learned that Hole 1 was closed due to bunker work, and we would start on the Back 9, only to play 17 holes. The range surface was a little sparse; tee boxes were good; fairways, in many places, were wet (greatly reducing roll); greens were quite slow but ran true; many sand traps were wet (complicating shots). Course was empty (at 11:30), given the 111* heat. A good value still.

Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Commented on 07/13/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. You said it best its 111 degrees out. Course is wet in some places so it doesn't burn up. We are happy to say that we are getting new greens on the South course and should be available to play towards the end of October. The North Course is 17 holes due to a bunker renovation. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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