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
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Highly recommend

What a fun course! The staff was very friendly. Course conditions were amazing. Very memorable holes with beautiful views. Great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back at The Boulders soon!!

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Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Course was in great condition. Beautiful scenery and all the natural surroundings were picturesque. Some very challenging holes that keep you on your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2021

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

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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Solid course

Beautiful course. We’ll maintained. So going back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back at The Boulders soon!!

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3.0
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Previously Played

Luckily it was a Deal Time for $63

I realize it is July and a heat advisory, however, still was not impressed with the conditions—fairways were below average for July. Do NOT pay full price to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow

It played reeeaally slow! And they did not do anything about it. WAITING 10 minutes or more on each T box really is not acceptable...espcially at a course like this and for the price. LOTS of similar choices for less money and better pace of play. The course looked really good but the pace of play made it impossible to appreciate any of the good parts.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the pace of play yesterday. Every once in awhile the pace gets away from us, but not to often. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still the best

This was my third visit to the Boulders and what a thrill to discover I’d get to play all 18 holes of the South Course for the second time. After playing it several years ago, I’ve since considered the South Course my favorite course anywhere, and after playing it again yesterday, I still do. From the scenery to the course conditions to the staff and service, everything is first-rate. And speaking of rates, I got a fantastic deal too. In my opinion you won’t find a more enjoyable or scenic round of golf. It’s truly awesome. Don’t hesitate to book a round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back at The Boulders soon!!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Always a great experience

Played early in the morning. Pace of play could have been better, but they were sending people off 1 and 10 so soonest play was hindered by finishing 9 before others had finished teeing off. Still played in 4 hours, just expect foster before 7 am. Greens were excellent, some fairways were spotty, but I always love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

South course

Greens were smooth and healthy; excellent in comparison to courses in the Valley for July. Fairways were spotty though playable with improved lies, and again above average for local courses in July.

It helps to know where to hit the ball, particularly on par 5 second shots. Much of the course is target golf with significant penalty for missing fairways, though less prescriptive than some desert courses in the area.

Highly recommend, fun and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back soon to play the other course..

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a gem anymore

Fairway was very muddy, Bunkers are not maintain, algae growing in some. Very slow play, at one point two groups waiting on the tee.

The Raven was much better shape, very professional staff and all for half the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/10/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

So much to talk about

Loved this course. Have heard so much and finally got out here. Great grass, fabulous greens, moist soil, wildlife everywhere, and pace of play that was fantastic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back soon to play the other course..

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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