Boulders Resort & Spa, Scottsdale
Expert reviews
“Tensions evaporate upon arrival at this desert oasis that blends into a landscape of natural rock formations – and that’s before you’ve put in a session at the on-site spa or settled in at one of the four pools. Basically, everything here is calculated to make life better.”
“One of the country’s top resorts hides amid hill-size, 12-million-year-old granite boulders and the picturesque Sonoran Desert. Casitas snuggled against the rocks have exposed log-beam ceilings and curved, pueblo-style half walls.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Golf course
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Nestled within 1,300 acres of the untouched Sonoran Desert foothills lies a 33,000 sq. ft. opulent spa, a championship golf course, and unparalleled service set against a backdrop of 12-million-year-old boulder formations with breath-taking panoramic views.
The Boulders Resort & Spa has left the surrounding landscape relatively undisturbed, fostering an environment where native plants and wildlife can flourish.
This commitment to conservation has earned the resort prestigious accolades such as the Urban Land Institute’s Environmental Award of Excellence and the Valley Forward Association’s Crescordia Award of Environmental Excellence.
The expansive resort also offers an array of recreational activities on-site. Guests can explore the desert’s flora and fauna with Sonorin Explorin tours, enjoy racquet sports at a pavilion featuring 12 newly expanded pickle ball courts and tennis courts, swimming, hiking, rock climbing, and even cooking classes. And if that isn’t sufficient, the resort’s chic restaurants provide stunning views at every corner.
As for accommodations, all rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV and seating area, perfect for unwinding after an eventful day. Some rooms come with additional features like a balcony or patio.
Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience. Additionally, The Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Co offers free WiFi to all its guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 December 2021
Beautiful place for a reunion
Great location and enormously friendly and helpful staff.
Our villa had very uncomfortable furniture. It felt a bit old and dated and also had poor lighting. The pictures on your website indicated that we would have 3 Queen to king size beds. Rather the 3rd room had only 2 single beds. It was a little bit deceiving. Also the television in the living room didn't work or we couldn't get it connected so we couldn't watch any television as well in the common area. The master bedroom had a television that didn't face the bed and there were no chairs across from the TV so you couldn't watch TV there either. The bench at the foot of the bed was upholstered with what felt like cactus needles. So very uncomfortable you couldn't sit there to even put on your shoes. I would have rather had a villa that was owned by the hotel and kept up by the hotel. It would have been nice to have literature to read about the resort and in the villa but since it's private there was nothing there. Otherwise the resort itself and all their staff were just extraordinary. The resort and location is truly truly beautiful.
6 December 2021
Wonderful stay overall. Staff was great. Resort was amazing and the views superb.
Slate floors
21 November 2021
Very good
It would be nice to be able to get food past 10pm on the property. Spent a lot of nights eating candy from the lobby cause that’s all there was and there’s not any options for ordering out. Only downside for sure
15 November 2021
It’s a great property if you are planning to stay onsite. Not convenient for getting to surrounding areas.
Beautiful area
Not close to restaurants, no parking near casitas. Had to call fir a ride from staff to get to parking area.
29 September 2021
very nice stay
I only had one it was good
My phone was out the entire time The Ac was very loud other than that was good
3 September 2021
Location good, accommodation blah…
Good service, good food (except they made my eggs Mexican style with onions, instead of just eggs),
The casita, it was dark, dingy and smelled of mold
28 August 2021
Front Girl at Desk needs to be replaced.
The rooms and the gentlemen in their carts
We stayed at the Boulders twice - going and coming from Santa Fe. Both times the young lady “greeting” us was hyper and agitated. When the weather outside is over 100 degrees what I want to see at the front desk is a welcoming of icy water and a quiet greeting. There also was a great deal of fuss over our reservations - both times. At the entry gate both times we were not on “ the list”. At the front desk we were not on “the list”. When I showed them my receipt from Booking - there was an aha moment and we were made to feel like 2nd class arrivals. And our $300/night casita was upstairs, and my husband and I are in our late 70’s…and the Boulders was far from occupied. Enough said.
17 August 2021
Very good
Loved our casita - very spacious and comfortable
We only stayed for 1 night - if we had stayed longer perhaps the handling of luggage/car/casita wouldn’t jar down much
23 July 2021
Pleasant
Didn't really know what to expect. Enjoyed the service provided by the golf cart crew - they were very nice and helpful. But as far as check-in experience and attempt to schedule a potential event there - the event/catering director never responded to my calls, messages or email. Very strange that they didn't want our business to host an event there!?
17 July 2021
Very enjoyable stay and would stay there again
Property was beautiful. Staff was great very relaxing and clean. Shuttle service was great. Golf course was very nice
The wifi was weak in our casita. Main restaurant is still closed
15 July 2021
Good stay
Cart rides to various spots on the property.
Small shower in a huge bathroom.
8 July 2021
Thanks for relaxing time
Loved the resort. Had dinner at golf course restaurant, food was great. Property was nice. Staff made everyone feel good.
Television had issues going on and off. didn't really use it much anyways.
28 June 2021
Fabulous
Animal life, secluded
Some of the services are slow such as pick up or cleaning .. need to be driven around property by carts
27 June 2021
The stay overall was amazing, the spa was above and beyond an would definitely utilize again.
Did not like the mouse in our room.I don’t mind Creatures and all, but not when they chew on my shoes😡🐭
27 June 2021
We appreciated the shuttle drivers, professional, friendly and helpful!
We did not do the breakfast...the setting is wonderful, very scenic. We moved from there (1 mile away, off Stage Coach) to Iowa in June 2019 and it was nice to go back and visit after our business meeting.
The rooms were not cleaned in places like shower door handles, patio door windows, smudges had been there for quite a while. The floors/corners of floors were not clean.
25 June 2021
Very good
small food service????
23 June 2021
Fabulous
Room clean service need to order. Was surprise for us when we come to the room and wasn’t clean.
11 June 2021
We would stay here again in the future!!
The staff here are very friendly. This property is a little farther out than some of the other properties but worth the drive. Beautiful property, beautiful views.
The restaurants are all not open yet and since the property does not offer room service, we felt finding breakfast and lunch on property could be challenging.
9 June 2021
Boulders is a great couples resort for romance.
The privacy of the resort was nice. The landscaping and walking trails were quite nice. We enjoyed the very relaxing spa.
The pool was popular and hard to get a seat. During COVID the food process was challenging. It wasn't very family oriented as much as it was to couples, I wish I had known that.
18 May 2021
Very good
Beautiful grounds- kept immaculate
Poolside food choices were few. Expensive turkey sandwich and chips had to suffice unless we went to the sit down restaurant. Spa and shop/restaurant closed on Mondays and Tuesdays- not ideal Our casita was on the lower level- EVERY morning we were awakened at 7 am by the family above us- kids running, sounded like furniture being moved. Very rude. Wish we would have complained to the front desk immediately but had no idea it would go on every single morning for 4 days in a row
29 April 2021
OK
No breakfast being served and no room service and no cleaning service except every three dsys
Terrible AC noise from the roof top right next to our room #267. Could not sleep it was so loud
12 April 2021
You have given my sisters and I a very memorable stay. Everything was top notch!!! I would recommend it highly! Thank yo
The quite place away from the city was very relaxing.
Just the fact that our room was not ready.
6 April 2021
Great location
Quiet and relaxing Transportation on carts
Service at the pool-only one person so it takes long.....menu is not a lot of items for kids.... Too short it ends at 5pm when check-in is at 4pm-doesn’t make sense.
30 January 2024
Very poor
They charge me wrong and still didn’t make the refund
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Aerobics
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
4 January 2022
Beautiful setting but covid restrictions made my stay a bit disappointing.
Spectacular location. Great walks around golf course. Wild animals and plants. Loved real fire in the room as was chillier than expected.
No room service - drinks/food/cleaning due to Covid! Unacceptable as rooms are quite remote from main hotel. On my own so would have loved a glass of wine on terrace or dinner in room one night. There was a coffee machine and fridge but not stocked. To get your room serviced you had to give 24 hours notice. Breakfast expensive min spend c £30. No information on this supplied pre stay.