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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Golf courses at The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

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Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time

We had a very enjoyable time playing the course. The weather was great, everyone was very nice and accommodating and the course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for $40

Nice dessert golf course. Need to carry the tee shot on a few holes just to make the fairway. Nice and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is my favorite course in all of Arizona a true must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful golf course

Both Boulders golf course are fun to play, having a nice layout, with a perfect blend with nature, but my review this time is regarding of green condition which have been recently aerated making putting experience a little frustrated.

Other than than, this golf course is a must play course if you love the game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens recovering

Although recently punched the greens were not too bad and should recover quickly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff great but golf now dropped the ball

Course was great part that was bad was when we arrived the didn't have are tee time and pro shop advised this happens often with golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Had trouble reading the greens. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful AZ Golf Experience

My wife and I had the pleasure of playing the south course in May. the weather was low 80's and very pleasant and the course was in fantastic condition. the fairways are lush and the greens roll true - but they are tricking, with lots of subtle undulations. Most of the forced carries over the desert from the mens tees are reasonable but be mindful that balls anywhere near the desert are truly gone.

Boulders is a great golf day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tranquil and beautiful

We played the South course yesterday and it was wonderful. The course was in great shape, moderately difficult and the pace of play was very smooth. The weather was perfect and I very much look forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best in North Scottsdale

This is one of the most scenic and great courses around. The greens stimped a 10 on the day we played. Immaculate conditions. Much more playable than many of the nearby desert destinations. The staff is beyond good. Very expensive except when you can get a great rate on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Eagle rating

What a great treat for two Colorado avid golfers. We loved the design, the pace & the wildlife!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course at a reduced Price

Loved the course at $119.00. Stay in Scottsdale through the winter but will not play because of exaggerated overpricing in the winter. Many other alternatives.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Arizona Golfing

We found the course in excellent condition and come back again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great conditioned course-can be difficult

South Course is beautiful with photo op type holes. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Greens rolled at about a 10+ and true. Was told by staff leaving cart area to "keep driver in the bag" and should have listened. Fairways are generous enough but not having played the course before and not accounting for how fast the fairways were running lost balls hitting in the wrong places.

Played early and pace of play was great...only slowed by looking in the desert scrub areas for misplaced drives.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in perfect condition, the course plays out in front of you. Pace was outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Everything was perfect except greens were very slow

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easter Sunday on the course

Best way to celebrate. Played as a single in 4 hours. Have never played here before. Got to try different shots and clubs. Went in and asked for an emergency nine and gave me same rate for half a round and sent me back out. Joined a three some on the second hole. Played in two hours. Great views greens bunkers and fairways

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best conditioned course in area

The Boulders South course did not disappoint. Spectacular golf holes and views. You do not see another hole while you are playing your hole. No 2 holes are the same. Greens were in perfect condition and VERY consistent hole to hole. Was paired up with 2 great guys and had a marvelous day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but at least one staff member was incredibly rude

The course is in great condition, pace of play is as you would expect and the greens are fast 11.5.

I have played both courses a number of times now and in general you can't flaw the course. On this occasion unfortunately one of the staff at the check in desk, I believe his name was Binar (or some variation of this name), was less than professional and unhelpful. I can only say his attitude is not becoming of the course nor its otherwise stellar staff. I would strongly suggest that managemwnt review carefully their choice of employee, because this guy is the antithesis of what one expects of a course of this caliber, perhaps one bad apple just slipped through the net, even so it is something that is unacceptable and should be corrected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outside service

Outside service was top notch

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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