The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa

34631 North Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ
85377 United States
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Experience: Desert
Nearest Airport: PHX

Welcome:
Amid the rolling foothills and ancient boulder formations of the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, Arizona, experience an exclusive, carefree resort with a luxurious spa and first-rate service. A championship golf course and world-class tennis facility only begin to describe the many recreational opportunities available.
You Are Here:
From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), The Boulders is about a 35-mile drive (less than an hour) via either Pima Freeway North or State Route 51 Piestewa Parkway.
Treat Yourself:
In a tranquil, spectacular natural setting, Golden Door Spa at The Boulders blends the Zen-like ambience of the original Golden Door with the healing serenity of the desert. Sunsets painted across a vivid blue sky complement the fine cuisine, state-of-the-art health facilities, and Asian and Native American–inspired treatments. Amenities include: • 24 treatment rooms • movement studio with Pilates, yoga and tai chi classes • a full-service salon. Special features include a meditation labyrinth, circular tea room, and swimming pool nestled against the resort’s massive namesake boulders.
You Deserve:
The Turquoise Wrap, a signature treatment based on the Native American belief that turquoise is a color of protection, self-confidence and positive energy. Begin with a Hopi blue cornmeal exfoliation, followed by a warm, ionized turquoise clay wrap, to cleanse your spirit and soothe your soul.
Stay & Play:
Situated on 1,300 acres of pristine, multihued desert that invites exploration, The Boulders Resort & Spa is one of America’s premier destination resorts. Accommodations range from casitas (cottages) to villas to haciendas, all radiating a warm, elegant Southwestern atmosphere. Special touches include overstuffed leather chairs, hand-hewn wood beams and wood-burning fireplaces. Besides the best in golf and tennis, guests enjoy four swimming pools, six dining choices and numerous outdoor activities. For local flavor, there’s el Pedregal Festival Marketplace, with its upscale boutiques, sidewalk cafes and open-air concerts.
Kudos:
AAA Five Diamond Award 2005 • Condé Nast Traveler, 75 Top Golf Resorts in America • Tennis Magazine, Top 50 Tennis Resorts in America • Mobil Travel Guide Three Stars, 2007.