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The Spa at Boulders Resort is an oasis in the Arizona desert, and not just in the literal sense; it is also a place of inner peace and true relaxation for the guests who come here seeking the spas unrivaled and unique services. Set in the rolling hills of the Sonoran Desert, amidst ancient boulder formations, the Golden Door has embraced the Zen-like ambience of the landscape and incorporated it with Native America traditions to develop signature treatments, services, and activities that are intended to rejuvenate the entire body, mind and spirit.
The Boulders Resort & Spa
34631 North Tom Darlington Dr
Carefree, Arizona
85377
Nearest Airport: PHX
My wife and I stayed 5 nights. As soon as you turn into the resort you are transported to an otherworldly environment. The grounds are enormous. The centerpieces are the massive natural boulders that the resort was constructed around. But, that is only a fraction of the environment that we were treated to. Desert fauna, cacti of every conceivable shape, size and species. Amazingly, the resort is full of beautiful wildlife including birds of all kinds, chipmunks and tons of bunnies that made everyday more enjoyable. The casita experience spoiled us. We will never appreciate a regular hotel room again, as the casita was huge, well designed and beautifully furnished. The water pressure was amazing. The housekeeping was amazing. The HVAC system was amazing. The staff were kind and accommodating. The pool, although small, was quite nice and peaceful. The fitness center was more than adequate. Shirley, the front office manager made our stay that much more special. When I mentioned some issues in the restaurants, the staff made everything right. We can’t wait to tell our friends and return for another otherworldly visit!
laceylouise - North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
The Boulders was an awesome experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We were able to show up, hit some range balls and got right the first tee. Ranger Bill gave us the best starter experience weve ever had. He gave us a rundown on everything we needed to know about the course, wildlife and local knowledge. The course was mint. We had a great time.
Ethan A
Bill was the goat. Warned us about all of the hazards of the desert.
Joshua S
We had a great time at the course, highly recommend it. Ranger Bill was great, lots of fun anecdotes to start off the round and gave us a breakdown of the course and wildlife.
A D
Just amazing! We flew in overnight from Alaska and arrived early - just exhausted and already feeling the AZ heat. Shirley at the front desk was so incredibly kind and helpful. She was able to get us into our room (stunning). This place truly has next-level customer service.
Todd L - Anchorage, Alaska
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