Location. Towering cacti, 12 million year old boulders and free roaming wildlife share the Sonoran Desert landscape at The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa located in Carefree, Ariz. This renowned resort is adjacent to El Pedregal's apparel boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and a branch of the Heard Museum.
Hotel Features. Acclaimed architect Bob Bacon pitched a tent and actually lived on the desert grounds during the resort's planning stages. His concepts yielded a lobby with wood beam ceilings, gracefully curved sandstone hued walls and a collection of Native American artwork. Six on site restaurants include a seasonally changing menu at Latilla. Palo Verde prepares signature Southwestern cuisine, while the Golden Door Spa Café creates health enhancing dishes using plants nurtured at the resort's herb garden. The 33,000 square foot Golden Door Spa offers signature therapeutic treatments and private meditations. The spa houses steam rooms, saunas, an O'furo Japanese bath, a meditation labyrinth and an outdoor pool. Resort activities include heart pumping boulder climbs. Private lessons and weekly clinics are conducted at the resort's eight tennis courts. Two Jay Moorish designed golf courses provide 36 holes of championship level play. Four outdoor pools include a lodge style pool with a waterfall.
Guestrooms. As of 2007, Condé Nast Traveler has ranked this resort as one of America's "75 Top Golf Resorts" for 14 consecutive years. The 160 adobe style casitas feature hand crafted beamed ceilings, painted and carved wooden furniture, walk in closets and weathered and overstuffed leather chairs. Rooms include wireless Internet access for a fee, CD players and VCRs, and MP3 adaptors. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens and reveal southwestern style design. Accommodations extend onto furnished patios or balconies. Bathrooms are stocked with Clear by LXR toiletries.
Expert Tip. One of the most magical ways to explore the Sonoran Desert is during the cool of the night on guided, moonlit bicycle tours. Tours are scheduled at the concierge desk.
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Photo Gallery - The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
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| Map - The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa |
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Amenities / Additional Information - The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
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- Safe
- Fitness Facility
- In House Dining
- In House Bar
- Children Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Data Ports
- Business Center
- Car Rent Desk
- Family Rooms
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| Check In: |
4 p.m. |
| Check Out: |
12 p.m. |
| Floors: |
2 |
| Rooms: |
160 |
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Area Attactions - The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
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Area Attractions: Heard Museum North nearby
Geology Walk on property
El Pedregal on property
Desert Rose Park 24 Miles
Bank One Ballpark 2 miles
Fifth Avenue Shops & Galleries 22 miles
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Driving Directions - The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
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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 located on the right.
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