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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by HiltonvsMarriott's Canyon Villas
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is preferred by most reviewers compared to Marriott's Canyon Villas. Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton scores 77 with endorsements from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
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
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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
Marriott's Canyon Villas Gayot
Zagat
U.S. News & World Report
5220 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Part of the adjacent JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, these fully furnished villas in north Central Phoenix are time-share properties with many rentals available."
Zagat4.7
""Lovely" guestrooms and exceptional, "spacious" one- and two-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies help make for "a relaxing vacation"."
U.S. News & World Report "You won't be starved for entertainment at Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge: Along with multiple outdoor pools, this Marriott property also boasts a hiking trail and access to two..." Full review
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Past visitors suggest asking for a room with a view of the garden or golf course to avoid the noise that often drifts from the pool area.
