The Boulders Resort And Golden Door Spa in Carefree, AZ

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The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa

Location. Aircraft that occasionally descend onto the helipad at The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa contrast with the unspoiled beauty and pastoral ambience that pervade this impressive Arizona resort. Located in the town of Carefree, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West is 14 miles. The Scottsdale Fashion Square, Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Scottsdale Center for the Arts are all within a 22-mile radius of this secluded, luxury property.
Hotel Features. The lobby décor is dominated by the wooden-beamed ceiling, fireplaces, skylights and authentic Native American works of art. Two Jay Moorish-designed, championship courses draw golfers to this 1,300-acre vacation oasis, while seekers of health and relaxation gravitate to the 33,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa that offers a seemingly endless roster of treatments and exercise options. Outdoor activities range from rock climbing and moonlit mountain bike tours to guided scenic hikes through this area's spectacular terrain. Eight courts with two different surfaces entice tennis buffs. Latilla offers fine dining in an atmosphere of rustic, regional elegance. Latilla's serves a dinner-only menu that changes seasonally, based on availability of local ingredients. Palo Verde creates taste-tempting Southwestern cuisine for breakfast and lunch.

Guestrooms. The 160 guest casitas with private patios, exude Southwestern charm with adobe-style interior walls, hand-crafted wooden ceilings, leather furnishings, wood-burning fireplaces and wet bars. Regional art and glazed tile enhance the guestrooms' Southwestern flair. All accommodations offer wireless Internet access.

Expert Tip. The adjacent El Pedregal Festival Marketplace has 41 shops that display Southwestern art, jewelry, and home accessories. The Marketplace also hosts a branch of the famous Heard Museum of Phoenix, and displays a world-renowned collection of Native American arts and crafts.

Surrounding Area

NORTH OF SCOTTSDALE

Room Information - The Boulders Resort And Golden Door Spa

Bed Type:  Short Description: Casita Long Description: One king or two oversized double beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. Private patio or deck. Golf course or desert view. First floor. 550 square feet. Adobe architecture, wood-beam ceiling, leather furniture, regional artwork. Wood-burning fireplace. Workspace with voice mail and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Two telephones. 27-inch TV, CD player, and VCR. DVD player available on request. Walk-in closet. Wet bar. Bathroom with separate shower and oversized bathtub; designer toiletries; thick terry robes, slippers, and towels. Bed Type:  Short Description: Sonoran Casita Long Description: One king bed or two oversized double bed. Egyptian-cotton linens. Sliding glass doors leading to furnished patio or balcony with desert or golf views. Exterior-corridor access. Second-floor or freestanding unit. 550 square feet. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Wood-burning fireplace. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with voice mail and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Two telephones, 27-inch television, and VCR (DVD player available on request). CD player. Clock. Separate soaking tub and shower. Dual vanities. Two plush bathrobes and slippers. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Photo identification required
Resort Fee - Daily Fees Apply
Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Guestrooms - 160
Hotel Built - 1985
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Star rating: 5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Rawhide Western Town - 7.0 miles
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West - 14.0 miles
Fountain Hills Fountain - 18.5 miles
Castles 'N Coasters - 19.0 miles
Old Town Scottsdale - 21.0 miles
Scottsdale Fashion Square - 21.0 miles
Out of Africa Wildlife Park - 21.0 miles
Scottsdale Center for the Arts - 22.0 miles
Casino Arizona at Salt River - 24.0 miles

Driving Directions - The Boulders Resort And Golden Door Spa

From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 33 miles.

Take SR-202 East to SR-101 North.
Turn right onto Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale Road becomes Tom
Darlington Drive.
The hotel is on the right just past Carefree Highway.