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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5.0 of 5
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Carefree
4.5 of 5 stars 470 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Golf course(20)
  • Very nice(13)
  • Resort fee(12)
  • Golden door spa(11)
  • Bell staff(5)
  • Room service(5)
  • Grounds were beautiful(4)
  • Sonoran Casita(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
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Eugene G
New York, New York, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Everything you experience at THE BOULDERS is 5-STAR QUALITY. Dining, relaxation, the BEDS are so GREAT, I didn't want to get up!!!......it is one of the TOP HOTELS I have ever stayed at.....and I travel a lot! Then you add the scenery around....it is just total AMAZING! :-) More

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sitesea
Seattle, WA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Firstly, we did not come here to golf or spa but came to enjoy the Sonoran desert location. We were greeted personally at the gated entrance and then again when pulling up to the bell stand. The desk clerk was gracious and efficient and we were soon surrendering our vehicle and being ferried off to the casita along with our... More

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travelmore09
Akron, Ohio
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

Just got back from 3 nights at the Boulders. Staff were friendly and helpful; golf cart service around property and valet parking complimentary, easy to access and use. Our Casita was ground level of a 2-story building - Noise from upstairs was a little loud, but nothing too bad. The room was large and clean with a very comfortable King... More

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jgraffi
Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This was the best golf escape with hubby. Spent 4 days at the W in Scottsdale on business and decided to take the 35 minute drive and escape the scene at The W and do a little R&R in Carefree. SO HAPPY we went to The Boulders ..the golf courses were awesome! The Casita's were spacious and a peaceful change... More

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Steven C
Long Grove, Illinois
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

we just returned from 5 days at the boulders with another couple and had a terrific all around experience. The service all around was great and particularly impressive was the over the top service we received from the bell stand group and several individuals elsewhere(carol matthews/concierge, Jenny Elliott/front desk). We played golf everywhere, including the boulders north the last day.... More

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ruaspickyasme
Columbus, Ohio
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4 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We went with another couple for a long weekend getaway. We all needed some time away from the hectic pace of the holidays, work, and children. Needless to say, the Boulders was just the place to unwind. Upon arriving at the property, we felt like the Boulders were large barriers from the outside world. The staff were all courteous, helpful... More

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Swisskat2
Boulder, Colorado
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3 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a 3 day business off-site at The Boulders. What an oasis. Loved the setting, the discreet nature of the resort, the way the casitas feel so natural in this nature, the morning sunrise jogs listening to all kinds of birds, watching the sun set from the rocks...and having a real wood burning fire place in my room... More

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LakeTahoeRules
South Lake Tahoe, California
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I loved this place beyond expectation, and took a million photos to show friends and family and workmates. Every photo looks like a professional spent time setting up the shot. Our Christmas card is going to feature us looking ultra tiny while rock climbing the huge boulders. We took rock climbing lessons as novices, learned alot and had fun. Highly... More

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PreBabyTravelers
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Contributor
19 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We stayed here on a New Year's weekend getaway from the cold of the NE and could not be happier. The grounds were simply stunning, the staff amazingly friendly and helpful and the air as clean as could be. We were looking forward to getting away and also enjoying the outdoors and here we did it all. Walking to our... More

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dmhuxel
Saint Louis, Missouri
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
6
people found this review helpful

We stayed for three nights last week during Barrett Jackson and fell in love with the place, we had a two bedroom villa for two couples and couldn't be happier. The decor was lovely, the villa was very clean and had everything you could want or need. The staff was superb, we had issues with the hot tub and they... More

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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Also Known As

  • The Waldorf Astoria Collection
  • The Waldorf Astoria Collection Carefree
  • The Boulders Resort And Golden Door Spa
  • Boulders Resort
  • The Boulders Resort Luxury
  • Boulder Arizona
Address: 34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

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