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
1313 Reviews (1313)
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tee boxes closed

2 holes we were forced to tee off from the fairway. No sight lines.

If holes were altered, it should have been stated prior to the reservation.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 113
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
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This is truly a gem.

This course is exceprional. It is a must play if you are in the area. It is a great place to take visiting friends, whether they play golf or not. The facilities are unequaled. If you aren’t delighted, it’s you and not The Boulders. Just joking, maybe.

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
Reviews 113
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful course

really enjoyed my golfing experience at Boulders. I’ll be back

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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
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First class

Every club in you bag: a challenge from dog legs, dry washes, elevated greens and perfectly placed traps. Your mission is to enjoy the setting, and relax with everything from the cart girl to the clubhouse store, the experience was first class all around.

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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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

blah

avoid, right now, tees moved up, aerated fairways, brown spots, wait until they remodel.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good but there were little things

Overall I was happy playing the Boulders South course. It was a little challenging with the narrow fairways and some carries.

BUT, they recently punched the fairways and there were 2 holes with temporary tee boxes. I was hoping for a premium golf round but it was a good and not great.

I'd play here again after things are fixed up.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Boulder Golf Club

Overall had a good experience. Pace of play was awesome. Lay out of the course was pretty cool. Staff extremely helpful and kind. Conditions of the course weren’t the best. A lot of dead grass and could use some serious water but other than that we had a great time and would play again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

slow grainy greens

great course layout and staff is very good....practice green was about 11 on the meter, but greens on south course were closer to 8 and very grainy ...very difficult to putt them

fairways could use some water because of numerous dormant dry areas, but had a good time and enjoyed the course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Review 1
Played

Booking a single and not pairing up with a 3 some

I had what I thought was a play conversation with Robert. I purchased a single teatime thinking that I was gonna be paired up with at least another person or at least a threesome in regard for pace to play however, that was not the case that’s not a problem however when I politely asked About going and being paired up with a person that was five holes in front of me, there was a single Robert was extremely rude and antagonistic towards me and I didn’t appreciate it. It was having a simple conversation with him and I had to remind him that it was exactly that just a simple conversation. Why can’t you just put me up with a single it’s five holes ahead. I don’t care just wanna play without having to wait behind back to back forces anyway well that said I won’t be back.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place to play in Scottsdale!

Wonderful course lady friendly. It’s expensive but worth it. Better than most courses in Scottsdale!

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 4.0
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great property, fun course

Great amenities, great layout and conditions. The greens are fast! A lot of roll out on any chip/pitch. The only negative was pace of play. Over 2.5 hours on back nine. Lots of waiting.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best views around

Had the course to ourselves on a Friday afternoon (due to a 9 and dine starting soon after us) until the back to back par 3s. Then waited for rest of round but still finished in 4 1/2 hours. Cant get enough of the views on every hole. Prettiest course in North Scottsdale. Just bring lots of golf balls!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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