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

4.1 out of 5 stars
1329 Reviews (1329)
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Recommended
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A true desert experience!

First time golfing in Arizona and found a great deal on GolfNow so jumped on it. Such a cool course! Don’t know if I’d pay full price, but I thought the course was in good shape and the scenery was awesome. I can see why it’s on many lists of places to visit in the Phoenix area. Also liked that the green fee included cart, range balls, towel and tees to use etc.

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Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
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Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 04/21/2022

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

Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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4.0
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Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A little pricey but I would play it again. Maybe a bit “dated” in places. Staff was outstanding.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
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Amenities 4.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

9.5

The Boulders is in a beautiful setting and the courses are good layouts, however the playing conditions, tee boxes through the greens, left much to be desired.

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Previously Played
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Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 04/01/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

NICE SETTING

COST in today Market very expensive .Did play the Coarse because a special on this particular T- time.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our rates go down April 25th. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A little far north but nice.

No mention of Food really only on Bev Cart. Grill took too long for sandwiches to order. Eat before or Bev Cart is only option on course.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the lack of food options. I will pass on to our Food and Beverage managers. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

play it once

Beautiful course. Play it once and you can cross it off your list. Not worth the price. I will not play here again.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback.Our rates go down April 25th.. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Several greens in front nine South very poor condition

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 03/14/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Top notch course

They said it would be about the experience. It was. I totally enjoyed the day even though even hitting from the forward tees it was a bit more than I could handle. Duffers like me should be be forewarned. I thought the fees were very steep, although I was told they were the norm for “in season”. So I paid the freight, took the photos, bought the shirt and will have good memories.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/13/2022

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

Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Disappointed…

We like challenging courses. Played the North course after a nice lunch at the Grill. Expected the course to be more interesting and exciting for the price. Fairways were in good shape but greens were a bit beat up. Sand traps were like cement. Some sand traps were hard to walk into and walk out of. Play was slow. Staff were very friendly.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
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 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Good not great

Having played both sides I can say that the Boulders south course is fantastic.. memorable. North, not so much. Conditions were fine, no real complaints but far from outstanding.

I would not pay 300 again to play North course, it lacks any special or memorable holes and was not in sufficient condition to justify the price. You'd be better playing something like Troon North.

Finally, I know that this course is not the only one to do it, however, the 7% "water surcharge" buried in the fine print is outrageous. State what the real price is if you think the course demands it.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 31
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

The boulders north course

Disappointed is an understatement. Golf now has the south course info on the listing but when I got there we were told it was the north course we were playing. Members were playing the south course. $260 later, we left disappointed in the quality of the north course. The greens looked as if we were putting on boulders. Tons of divots and very patchy in spots with tons of bare spots. Some tee blocks look like they had never seen seed. Save your money. There are much better courses in the area. It’s embarrassing they charge that kind of money.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

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