The Boulders Resort & Spa

From the moment we arrived, Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale felt like a peaceful desert oasis. The natural beauty is breathtaking — massive boulders, glowing sunsets, blue skies, and a sense of calm everywhere you look. But what truly made this stay exceptional was the kindness and warmth of the people. The hospitality here is genuinely special, and it’s easy to understand why this is a Four Diamond resort. Every interaction felt personal and welcoming. From Shirley, Parker, and Mia at the front desk to concierge Nancy, everyone made us feel cared for and appreciated. Our first evening at Discovery Lounge was such a memorable start to the trip. Sarah and Shubham were wonderful, and it was so fun watching Shubham craft the Old Fashioned cocktails with such skill and attention to detail. Parker was especially kind and helpful one evening at the front desk, and those thoughtful moments really stood out throughout our stay. Breakfast at Palo Verde overlooking the duck pond and golf course was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The setting is peaceful and beautiful. We had the pleasure of being served by Robert one morning and Madie the next, and both were fantastic. Toni was also such a joy to talk with as we finished a delicious breakfast. I’m still thinking about the peaches and cream waffle — absolutely worth ordering! One afternoon, Marcella made us a refreshing prickly pear lemonade poolside that completely hit the spot while we relaxed under the Arizona sun admiring the stunning desert landscape. This trip felt restorative, memorable, and full of genuine human connection. We left feeling relaxed, appreciated, and already hoping to return someday.

We came to Scottsdale for our anniversary and booked The Boulders Resort. Incredible property - beautiful views, great restaurants, wonderful amenities. We booked a couples massage at the spa and it was great. I highly recommend this hotel for a couples getaway.

Beautiful resort but the staff made the difference. The bell hops were so friendly and accommodating and we were lucky to have Jeffrey as our server during breakfast. Shubham at the spa pool was so gracious. Held our tab until my husband got out of his meeting so he could have a cocktail at the pool and rounded up snacks for us when he found out we had to leave at 3 am for our flight. He is a gem and the perfect personality for the spa pool vibe. The only drawback is the rooms need a bit of maintenance. The stone walls in the bathroom are old and need updating and im sure are difficult to clean so while it adds to the look im unsure how clean the shower really was.

This is a unique resort in what feels like a remote area around Scottsdale. The grounds are kept like a premium golf club. The lodge is a very nice vibe at night although the lounge area is a little too small. We loved the swimming pool at the lodge ; it had a nice atmosphere and poolside wait service that was very friendly and attentive. The poolside chairs were quite uncomfortable though. We were there to lounge around at the pool, but we needed to leave early because of the chairs (no kidding). Dinner at the lodge was excellent, we didn’t care for the Spotted Donkey. We had an casita room; it was excellent! One of the nicest rooms I’ve had anywhere in the world. Overall, we had a very nice time.

I went to the gym at 4:48 pm only to discover that the gym closes at 6 and the steam closes at 5. The girl at the front desk was uninformed and could barely answer my questions. I am very disappointed. These hours are ridiculous.