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
1331 Reviews (1331)
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Scenery

Not the hardest course or best conditioned course but ,bar none, the most scenic I’ve ever played…

Suggestion for management: for the price, a yardage booklet should be included (and not $10) as the GPS is not ‘touch screen’ and there are a number of ‘target golf’ holes…

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

MUST PLAY FOR FUN DAY

Everything was great pro shop, cart guys, ,starter cart girl ,

I always try to play here when in town.

one of the berst in Arizona

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect 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 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Shot makers track.

Enjoyed playing this track. It was in great shape. Greens where larger than what your eye sees. I did not care for the long distance between holes but expected in this type of resort courses. I bought two 12oz beers from the beverage cart, 24.00 dollars plus a tip. 12.00 a beer! I would reccomend BYOB.

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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
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Tough course

Course was in great condition. Definitely on the more challenging side. Tricky fairways and big punishment for missing them. Bring lots of water. There is very little water stations and none provided in cart.

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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 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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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
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course Reviee

Played in the middle of summer. Fairways were a bit crusty. Greens were in good shape. Played behind a foursome and were waiting on every shot. Ranger came up to us on the tenth tee and put us ahead of this group. Played the back nine very quickly. Staff at the Boulders were very friendly and helpful. Driving range was in good shape.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Scott N

The course was beautiful, fairways in great shape, greens were very good to putt on. I would play it again.

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First Time Playing
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 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

$13 12oz Coronas

This course is beautiful. It’s a shame that they feel they need to price gouge on alcohol. I left feeling like I watched a diamondbacks game. Great experience aside from the price gouging around alcohol.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

9 out of 10

Love the layout, staff and even in summer good conditions. To be a 10 out of 10 they need to add some water coolers. Having only 1 water spot per 9 in summer is pretty poor in my opinion.

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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 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Maintenance time

Greens were in good shape but the fairways were rough and dry. Had several temporary tee boxes, but hey it’s that time of year. Overall a nice track

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

nice outing

would help to have a marshal on the course

moving the groups along.

we had to stop our round at 13 holes because the group in front of us was so slow in a very hot day.

after passing them we noticed there wasn’t another group in front for three holes.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hot & Slow

I expected the Hot day with a 11:50 am tee time in Arizona, but the pace was ridiculously slow. It took 4.30 minutes to finish 18. Need a Marshall or someone driving around every once in a while to move groups along. It is a beautiful course and the views are outstanding. Be ready for some target golf in the desert.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 78
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

no notice given

I've played the Boulders before and always considered it a fine course. Sadly this last time was really bad. No notice was given to golfers that two thirds of all of the tee boxes were under construction and temporary tee boxes were set up, some almost 100 yards forward on holes. The course should be shut down for something this extensive or at least let golfers know prior to paying and driving all the way there. I was unable to use my driver more than a couple of times. I would appreciate a free follow up round if anyone from Boulders management reads these reviews.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great But No Tee Boxes

This course is in wonderful condition except for the tee boxes. The fact that all of the tee boxes, except for par 3 holes, were under construction and unavailable. Other than that, the course is unique and beautiful. I will play it again.

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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 3.0
Reviews 2
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Forward tees on every hole ruined the experience

Even after receiving a discount for summer, having forward tees on every hole (other than par-3’s), was a major disappointment. Hitting irons off each tee, on uneven temporary tee boxes, made it feel more like an executive course. Scored well but would rather have been tested from the tips as I hoped to be.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Minus the tee box repairs

Great course for the summertime pricing. Tee boxes will be nice in Fall I’m sure.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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