Fodor's Expert Review Boulders Resort & Spa

34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, Arizona, 85377, USA Fodor's Choice

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. Each has a patio with a view, a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious bathroom with deep soaking tub. The two golf courses are destinations on their own, and the on-site spa is one of the finest in the state.

PROS

  • remote desert getaway
  • even standard accommodations are luxurious
  • exceptional service, spa, and golfing

CONS

  • on-site dining is priced above average
  • minimum 45-minute drive to Phoenix attractions
  • few non-pool-related dining options for a resort of its caliber

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 480-488–9009 | 888-579–2631

HOTEL DETAILS

218 units
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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