The Boulders Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection

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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