An extraordinary desert hideaway, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is situated on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Scottsdale, Arizona. The dramatic and innovative architecture blends with the surrounding desert and the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. It is located 33 miles from Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport, minutes from Scottsdale Regional Airport, and five miles from the picturesque town of Carefree. A helicopter landing pad is also located on site. General ambiance-Named for the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations, The Boulders is a small luxury hideaway and a nature lovers paradise where the terrain and plant life have been left virtually untouched to allow indigenous plant and wildlife to prosper. Accommodations-Private casitas, many of which are situated along the golf course, are shaped into the natural terrain and grouped in village-like clusters. These spacious and luxurious accommodations offer comfort with a Southwestern décor. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, regional art, fireplaces, wet bars, large dressing and bathroom areas, and private patios or decks overlook the sun-streaked desert or emerald-green golf course. Elegant one-, two-, three-bedroom Haciendas and Villas offer fully equipped and beautifully styled kitchens, fireplaces, flat screen televisions, full laundry room, doorstep parking and private entrances with accessibility to all resort amenities. A 5,000 sq. ft. Villa Retreat is also available. In-room and public area HSIA included in the daily resort fee. 9 Dinning Options: Latilla-Featuring fresh American cuisine with organic and naturally grown ingredients from the Western SeaboardPalo Verde-Serving a delectable breakfast and Southwestern-inspired lunches. Golden Door Spa Café- Menu features a balance of life-giving, spirit-satisfying fare for breakfast, lunch and Afternoon TeaBakery é at el Pedregal-Casual bistro features breakfast and lunchRustys at the Club-Exhibition kitchen and patio seating for dinner.Bogeys-Fun filled atmosphere at the clubhouse, serving breakfast, lunch and dinnerPool Pavilion-Poolside side pampering service dailyIn Room Dining-Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekDiscovery Lounge-An inviting atmosphere with a cozy fireplace offering freshly crafted cocktails and live entertainment during peak season.Swimming Pools-Four outdoor heated swimming pools with WhirlpoolsGolden Door Spa facility: The 33,000 sq. ft. Golden Door Spa blends Eastern and Western influences in its design, healing methods, treatments and philosophies. The Spa features 24 treatment spaces, a labyrinth, an authentic tipi, fitness center, movement studio, Vichy treatment rooms, Yoga studio, and full-service salon. Tennis Garden-including three classic clay courts, five premier cushion courts and a tennis pro shop presided over by two full-time tennis professionals. Golf Courses-Two Jay Morrish-designed championship golf courses provide 36 holes of challenging golf. The courses are considered some of the most demanding in the Southwest, and are known for their rugged beauty and breathtaking panoramas. The Boulders Club, a private country club for resort guests and club members, features a golf pro shop, Boulders Golf Academy and one-on-one instruction with talented PGA and LPGA instructors. Meeting rooms-12,000 sq. ft. Tohono Conference Center. 5,400 sq. ft. ballroom, Sunset Terrace, business center with a conference services director and boardroom. Three executive meeting casitas Unique to the property- For the adventurous activities include desert hikes, mountain bike tours, horseback riding, rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, biplane flights, desert jeep tours, and Grand Canyon tours. Rock Climb the 75 ft. face of the crystalline granite and metamorphic rock, on site el Pedregal marketplace offer 35 exclusive boutiques, art galleries restaurants and outdoor amphitheater,
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Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door pa has been named America's Top Resort for 17 consecutive years - and is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations. We offer two-18 hole Championship golf courses designed by Jay Moorish, 6 Restaurants - The Latilla being the signature dining room, and the Golden Door Spa is a 33,000 sq ft facility with 24 treatment rooms. The Boulders is a fully non-smoking resort. For your convenience, a daily resort fee of $29 per day ($32.46 per day tax inclusive) for Casitas or $33 per day ($36.93 per day tax inclusive) for Villas is added to your room account and includes: Valet Parking, Housekeeping Gratuity, Bell Service Gratuity, and Other Services Personnel Gratuity, use of Spa Facilities, and Resort Transportation. Imagine awakening in an adobe casita that offers an enchanting Arizona desert view of towering cacti, ancient boulders, coyote, deer and jackrabbits. Sip your morning coffee in pampered comfort and enjoy thoughtful touches such as overstuffed leather chairs and hand-hewn wood beams. Rejuvenate your spirit at our world-class Golden Door Spa or enjoy outdoor activities such as tennis, swimming, hiking and horseback riding - as well as unparalleled Arizona golfing on our two 18-hole, Jay Morrish championship courses. This luxury resort also features its own festival marketplace, with galleries, and caf and Native-American art museum. Celebrate a spectacular Sonoran sunset with a romantic dinner at our elegant Latilla restaurant, or explore the desert nightlife with a special tour featuring night vision gear.For the perfect blend of natural beauty, attentive service, superb recreation and unequaled luxury, look no further than The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa located in Arizona. The Features include: *Located on 1,300 acres of pristine Sonoran desert *Just 12 miles from Scottsdale, Arizona *Only 33 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport *Recipient of the prestigious "AAA Five Diamond" award for 2008
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Location. Towering cacti, 12-million-year-old boulders and free-roaming wildlife share the Sonoran Desert landscape at The Boulders Resort - Waldorf Astoria Collection 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. Condé Nast Traveler has ranked this resort as one of America's 75 Top Golf Resorts for 14 consecutive years. 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. The 160 adobe-style casitas feature hand-crafted beamed ceilings, painted and carved wooden furniture, walk-in closets and weathered and overstuffed leather chairs. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens and reveal southwestern-style design. Amenities include high-speed wired or wireless Internet access, CD players and DVD players on request, and MP3 adaptors. 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. The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Hotel resort fee: $30 per room/night, Hotel resort fee inclusions: High-speed Internet access, Daily newspaper, Bottled water on arrival, Use of spa facilities, Valet parking, Resort transportation, Gratuity for housekeeper and bell staff, . The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. . .
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