The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Scottsdale, United States of America)

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This Carefree, Arizona resort and spa on 1,300 private acres is 14 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and 21 miles from Old Town Scottsdale. Show more

Golf, spa, pool, tennis

This self-contained sanctuary offers a bounty of amenities including a spa, tennis, golf, and the ever-so-popular bike ride by moonlight.

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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort's casitas feature adobe architecture and regional art. All accommodations have leather furniture and private patios. Hide

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Boulders Suite


		One king bed or two double beds. Egyptian-cotton linens. Private patio. Exterior-corridor access. Separate sitting area. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with two telephones and voice mail. Wireless or wired high-speed Internet access. 27-inch television. CD and DVD players on request. iPod dock. Refreshment bar. Oversized bathtub. Bathrobes and slippers.

Casita


One king bed or two double beds. Egyptian cotton linens. Private patio or deck. Golf course or desert view. First floor. 550 square feet. Adobe architecture, wood-beam ceiling, leather furniture, regional artwork. Workspace with voice mail. Wireless or wired high-speed Internet access. Two telephones. 27-inch TV. CD and DVD players on request. Walk-in closet. Wet bar. Bathroom with separate shower and oversized bathtub; designer toiletries; thick terry robes, slippers, and towels.

3 Bedroom Hacienda


One king bed or two double beds in each bedroom. Egyptian-cotton linens. Private, furnished patio with barbecue grill and fireplace. Exterior-corridor access. Separate sitting area. Dining area. Fireplace. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with two telephones and voice mail. High-speed Internet access. Flat-panel HDTV. Premium cable service. CD and DVD players on request. iPod dock. Kitchen with granite countertops. Jetted tub in master bathroom. Bathrobes and slippers. Garage. Washer/dryer.

3 Bedroom Pueblo Villa


		One king bed or two double beds in each bedroom. Egyptian-cotton linens. Private, furnished patio with barbecue grill. Exterior-corridor access. Separate sitting area. Dining area. Fireplace. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with two telephones and voice mail. Wireless Internet access. Flat-panel HDTV. Premium cable service. CD and DVD players on request. iPod dock. Kitchen. Oversized bathtub. Stone countertops. Bathrobes and slippers. Garage. Washer/dryer.

Sonoran Casita


One king bed or two double beds. Egyptian-cotton linens. Sliding glass doors leading to furnished patio or balcony with desert or golf views. Exterior-corridor access. Second-floor or freestanding unit. 550 square feet. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with voice mail. Wireless or wired high-speed Internet access. Two telephones. 27-inch television. CD and DVD players on request. Clock. Separate soaking tub and shower. Dual vanities. Two plush bathrobes and slippers. Nonsmoking.

Casita Accessible


1 king bed or 2 double beds. Premium bedding. Balcony. Separate sitting area. Desk. In-room safe. Television - Cable service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control.

2 Bedroom Pueblo Villa


		1 king bed or 2 double beds. Premium bedding. Balcony. Separate sitting area. Desk. In-room safe. Television - Cable service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control.

Boulders Casita. - Non Refundable


1 king bed with premium bedding. Private deck or patio with golf course or desert view. 550 square feet. Freestanding or preferred-view unit. Wood burning fireplace, adobe architecture, wood-beam ceiling, and walk-in closet. Leather furniture, desk, and regional artwork. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen high-definition television with HDMI technology, personal device connectivity, and cable service with premium channels. DVD player on request. 2 telephones with voicemail. Clock radio with iPOD/MP3 connections. Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with separate shower, oversize bathtub, designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Safe. Complimentary newspaper. Wheelchair accessible. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Non-smoking only.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Pets accepted
Check-in time starts at
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is
Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $30 per room/night
Early departure fee charged
Diners Club accepted
Pet policy - dogs only
Maximum number of pets per room - 2
Pet maximum weight in lb is 80
Discover accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted
American Express accepted

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 100 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
- Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
Hotel resort fee inclusions:
- Access to spa (adults only)
- Newspaper (daily)
- Use of pool
- Use of spa tub
- Use of fitness center
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Use of in-room safe
- In-room coffee
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping/cleaning fees/gratuities
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Promotions

Best of Waldorf - Winter Sale

Book a stay in a Winter Sale rate category November 1, 2011 - March 27, 2012 for travel November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 and receive a $50 per night hotel credit and breakfast for 2 adults.

Hotel credit will be applied at check-out. Cannot be used towards room rate. Restrictions may apply; contact hotel for details.

Awards and Affiliations

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2008 Travel + Leisure 500. This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

Accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Handicapped parking

In-room accessibility
Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Total number of rooms - 223
Audio-visual equipment
Babysitting or child care
Banquet facilities
Golf course on site
Tennis on site
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grill(s)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Business center
Business services
Cell phone/mobile rental
Clubhouse
Coffee shop or café
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Concierge services
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Event catering
Fitness facilities
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
On-site car rental
Health club
Laundry facilities
One meeting/conference room
Luggage storage
Medical assistance available
Multilingual staff
Patio
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel

Room service
Ballroom(s)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Security guard
Shopping on site
Spa services on site
Spa tub
Suitable for children
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tour assistance
Translation services
Beauty services
Fireplace in lobby
Full-service health spa
Beach/pool umbrellas
Tours/ticket assistance
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Number of spa tubs - 4
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Parking (free)
Valet parking
Free guest parking only during stay
Outdoor tennis courts -
Year Built - 1985
Number of restaurants - 6
Sauna
Self parking
Shoe shine
Piano
Garden
Steam room
Television in lobby
Umbrella
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible

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Rooms

The guestrooms and suites at The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort 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.

Amenities include wireless or wired high-speed Internet access, CD players and DVD players on request, and MP3 docking stations. Accommodations extend to furnished patios or balconies. Bathrooms are stocked with Clear by LXR toiletries.

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Room Amenities

Premium television channel(s)
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Premium bedding
Balcony
Ceiling fan
Complimentary newspaper
Air conditioning
Climate control
Voice mail
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Multi-line phone
Wake-up calls
Daily housekeeping
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Extra towels/bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate sitting area
Desk

Clock radio
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Cribs (infant beds) available
Cable television service
Free local calls
In-room massage available
Turndown service (on request)
Slippers
Electronic/magnetic keys
Non-smoking only
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
Cordless phone
ESPN
HBO
Mountain view
Desert view
Wheelchair accessible

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Dining

Latilla - Serves classic Mediterranean cuisine influenced by the flavors of southern France and northern Italy. The dining room is decorated in rich, vibrant colors, and features regional artwork and an organic decor.

Palo Verde - Breakfast and lunch daily in a naturally lit, contemporary Southwestern interior. Breakfast includes homemade granola, Belgian waffles with berries, and tecaté toast, along with classic American favorites. Innovative Southwestern cuisine includes quesadillas, Caesar salad with blackened salmon, and a chicken and black bean quesadilla with smoked cheddar. A spacious room with vibrant Southwestern colors and terraced seating gives panoramic views of the foothills, golf course, and a duck pond.

The Grill - An open kitchen serves a range of American cuisine, including salads, seafood, aged steaks, three onion soup with caramelized Gruyère cheese, and the Boulders Burger with cheese served on a brioche bun. Features a casual and cozy ambience with fireplace, dark wood panels, wine cabinets, and soft lighting. Patio dining provides views of the golf course.

Bogey's - Contemporary sports bar with southwestern décor, backlit bar, and 4 flat-panel TVs. Appetizers, desserts, salads, and sandwiches are served for lunch and dinner every day.

Bakery Cafe - Salads and sandwiches on freshly baked breads and American classic desserts are specialties. Picnic lunches and espresso drinks are available. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Discovery Lounge - Soft jazz plays in a softly lit atmosphere with a fireplace; the view is of 12-million-year-old boulders.

Golden Door Spa Cafe - Very casual ambience with contemporary furniture in a windowed passageway. Creative spa cuisine includes egg-white omelets, roasted mushroom and chicken fritattas, organic salads, fruit smoothies, and sandwiches served in a naturally lit café with counter service. Open for breakfast and lunch.

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Recreation

Horse riding/rental nearby
Aerobics on site
Bicycle rentals on site
Golf - driving range on site
Golfing on site

Hiking/biking trails on site
Mountain biking on site
Running track/path on site
Swimming on site

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Spa

Minimum age to access spa is 18
Number of treatment rooms - 24
Outdoor treatment areas
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body scrubs
Aromatherapy treatments
Hydrotherapy treatments
Ayurvedic treatments

Nutrition consultation in spa
Sauna in spa
Spa tub in spa
Spa café
Spa boutique
Garden view from spa
Massages
Body treatments
Facial treatments

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A Traveller from Reno, NV

5.0

out of 5

“boulders”

Great time

Greg

4.0

out of 5

“Peacuful”

If you are looking for a quiet tranquil resort this is the place. Service is excellent. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Nice size rooms. Both golf courses are excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed spa treatments. Not as close to airport as some of the other resorts. Overall experience was great! If you are looking to just chill out and relax then this is the place.

Diane B. from Northern KY

5.0

out of 5

“Desert Beauty”

Beautiful place, just a short drive from the airport. Excellent, friendly service. Comfortable beds. Peaceful & quiet. Loved the Golden Door Spa. Truly a relaxing getaway.

Area recommendations

Try Harold's for breakfast or lunch. Casual place with good food. Canyon Station is nice for dinner. Extensive wine list. Walgreen's, Burger King & McDonald's nearby.

A Traveller from Tucson, Az

4.0

out of 5

“Villa Stay”

My original room was not available so was upgraded to a villa suite. A very generous upgrade. The villa was nicely furnished and supplied. It had a number of mechanical issues; no shower hot water, air conditioning wasn't working well, light bulb in cosmetic mirror was out, bathtub sprayer not working, drain not staying open when draining the tub. All were reported and dealth with the next day. The living room had a chemical odor, possibly from the couch? but couldn't pinpoint. Overall, a very pleasant stay.

Area recommendations

Go to the MIM; Musical Instrument Museum, nearby; off Tatum Blvd. It's FABULOUS! Well worth your time. A real gem.

Must see

Go see the MIM; Musical Instrument Museum. Nearby off Tatum Blvd. A real gem and well worth your time to see it!

A Traveller from Kansas City

5.0

out of 5

“Loved it!”

The Boulders was amazing. We really struggled with where to stay because some of the reviews were bad. After staying there, I don't know where those bad reviews came from. We stayed in a Boulders Casita. It was definitely worth the extra money. The hotel staff was kind and accommodating. They drove us anywhere we wanted on the golf carts. The grounds were impeccable and the views were awesome. We rented a car, and went to a local grocery store to stock our fridge with snacks. That helped cut back the costs some. Bogey's restaurant in the golf club had good prices. We also ate at the spa cafe for lunch one day. It was slightly more expensive, but the food we had was delicious and healthy. The only thing we were NOT impressed with was El Pedegral. It was completely dead and very overpriced. The Spotted Donkey is in El Pedegral. We went there for a drink and there was not a bartender/waiter/bus boy in sight, so we left. Drive down the road to Jalapeno Inferno if you're looking for good Mexican food. Aside from El Pedegral, the Boulders is our favorite vacation destination ever, and we have been on quite a few vacations to lovely places (Dominican Republic, Nassau, Puerto Vallarta). We decided that we want to make this our vacation spot, and we hope to come back every year.

Getting around

Rent a car. It gives you so much more freedom to do what you want.

Must see

Drive about an hour or so north and visit the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. It is a once in a lifetime experience. Save at least five hours for that visit. The whole thing was awesome, but the coolest thing was watching them feed the predators. They threw a large chunk of meat into the male lion's cage, and he jumped in the air and caught it with one paw. Amazing. Also, the park is truly a preserve. The animals are well cared for. They all have their venom, teeth and claws. The staff there is wonderful. It is a MUST SEE!!!!

A Traveller from Columbus, OH

4.0

out of 5

“Boulders Hotel---From Ohio”

Overall, the hotel and staff was excellent. The valets were extremely courteous and knowledgable of the area. And the grounds were equisite; it was like staying on a nature preserve. As for the negatives, the Spotted Donkey restaurant was way below average. It was ordinary mexican food, and the service was terrible! The hotel said that they recently aquired the restaurant, and I guess they are still training the staff. And the hotel assumes that you will spend at least $150 per day, so they make that authorization on your card per day. I did speak to them and explained that that was unacceptable, and they stopped that. Again, OVERALL it was an excellent hotel and excellent place to stay; and we will be back! Just beware of the two things that I mentioned and you should be fine.

Area recommendations

Cavecreek and the Carefree area. Both are extremely quaint, secluded, and very upper class. However, everyone is very friendly! We did not experience anyone who was too "snooty" for their own good. Old Towne Scottsdale was also very nice, but very touristy and overpriced. As far as restaurants: Cartwrights in Cavecreek, and Mastro's Ocean Club on North Scottsdale. And don't forget the Buffalo Chip in Cavecreek! A very quaint bar that the locals frequent, and it has live bull riding every Wed and Fri. A must see/experience

Dining

As far as restaurants: Cartwrights in Cavecreek, and Mastro's Ocean Club on North Scottsdale. And don't forget the Buffalo Chip in Cavecreek! A very quaint bar that the locals frequent, and it has live bull riding every Wed and Fri. A must see/experience

Steve S from San Jose, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Unique, High Quality Service; Not for Pool Seekers”

A great hotel in a unique location in the Phoenix area - - - the desert and the boulders are really cool and totally unlike other resorts around Phoenix. The service is fantastic. And value for the money is probably above average. One of the best spa treatments we've had in a while (if a little pricey). My really only issue is that there are three pools, each relatively small and fairly crowded. Its an older resort that's had some high quality facelifts, but they haven't been able to lick the issue with the smaller, crowded pools. If you're into the outdoors, golf, etc. this is totally for you - if you're hunting for a pool to lounge around, this may not be the best bet... Also dining options were a little quirky / limited between very high end in one restaurant and sandwiches in the golf house restaurant.

Tami G from Kent,Ohio

5.0

out of 5

“Only place I will stay!”

We just stayed a long weekend at the Boulders. It was the most relaxing stay. I called ahead and made some changes with Ron. He was professional, and kind. The service at the Boulders was exceptional. We will stay there each and every time we visit Arizona!

Area recommendations

Scottsdale,Carefree, and Cave Creek

Judy H from SF Bay Area

5.0

out of 5

“The Boulders”

Beautiful setting, fabulous spa, private and comfy room. Had a great time and relaxed. Loved that the resort fee covered all tips so we had no second thoughts about using bellman services.

Area recommendations

This was a part of Scottsdale I had not been to before. Loved it. Very glad I booked SuperShuttle to and from the airport -- would have been a crazy expensive cab fare!

Suzanne from Philadelphia, PA

5.0

out of 5

“Loved it!”

Ammenities abound. Felt like one with nature without camping out. The spa was 1st class, the golf course challenging and pristine, The food superb. The staff was helpful and friedly, Took a real interest in our trip, and adventures, and were great with tips for travelling.

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