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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by HiltonvsGrand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch ranks marginally better than Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch scores 84 with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Zagat, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Hideaway Report
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's Show All Reviews
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
From $254/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The adobe buildings blend unobtrusively into the desert, and the two golf courses epitomize the desert golf course experience." Full review
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For the best views, ask for one of the second-floor units.
Michelin Guide "The red boulders are just part of the allure of this world class resort, a mecca for spa, golf and tennis lovers just northeast of Phoenix."
Lonely Planet "Tensions evaporate the moment you arrive at this desert oasis that blends nearly imperceptibly into a landscape of natural rock formations." Full review
Afar Magazine "As luxurious as any resort in the Scottsdale area, it's also where guests are most likely to feel they are truly in the desert." Full review
Star Service "Located just off Scottsdale Road, this deluxe standout is one of the more unique hotels in and around Phoenix, and finding a brand fit has been something of a chore." Full review
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Families have a variety of suites and connecting rooms to choose from.
Hideaway Report91.0
"Imaginative resort and spa blending into dramatic outcrops in Sonoran Desert foothills, 30 minutes north of downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Gayot "A private desert hideaway known for its pervasive luxury and refined recreation."
Travel + Leisure "The 1,300-acre Boulders golf and spa resort, gets its name from a massive prehistoric rock formation where nature lovers can spot quail, jackrabbits, lizards, and javelina. " Full review
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Choose from the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Ayurvedic massage, meditation tipi, and treatments inspired by desert botanicals and Native American traditions.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Rustic-elegant casitas with wood-burning fireplaces beckon, as do the award-wining golf courses." Full review
Fodor's "One of the country's top resorts hides amid hill-size, 12-million-year-old granite boulders and the picturesque Sonoran Desert" Full review
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Fodor's Star Service Michelin Guide Gayot
Zagat Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "When you stay here, it's easy to imagine that you're relaxing at an ocean-side resort instead of in the desert." Full review
Star Service "Located just off Scottsdale Road, on 27 acres, just east of Paradise Valley, 5 miles from Old Town, this venerable resort is a veritable ambassador for the Scottsdale lifestyle." Full review
Michelin Guide "An intimate and secluded resort at the foot of Camelback Mountain."
Gayot "The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is one of the area's most impressive resorts."
Zagat4.0
""Breathtaking" grounds featuring "jaw-dropping" views, a two-and-a-half-acre water playground with "pretty" pools."
Lonely Planet "If you’re in town to see the sights, you’ve got a problem: there’s simply no reason to leave this luxe and lush property." Full review
Afar Magazine "It is not unusual to find an Arizona resort that looks like a water park with rooms attached." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 27-acre desert oasis overlooking the McDowell Mountains is a water world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Located in Gainey Ranch (a verdant part of Scottsdale known for its palm trees), the Hyatt Regency exudes a tropical-oasis-meets-Aztec-palace feel." Full review
Frommer's "From the colonnades of palm trees to the lobby walls that slide away, this luxurious resort is designed to impress, and it continues to be my favorite Scottsdale resort" Full review
