Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by HiltonvsSanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain and Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain scores slightly higher than Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain comes in at 87 with praise from 11 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Concierge and Frommer's.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton 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 Report
91.0
"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
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This visually breathtaking place was the Valley's first hip resort, and I still like the contemporary rooms here better than those at other hip hotels around town." Full review
Concierge
"Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain (which looks just like it sounds), the Sanctuary attracts big-name celebs and travelers who favor a chic, modern aesthetic."
Jetsetter
"In Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave about 10 minutes from Scottsdale, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a study in contrasts: the striking blue of the infinity pool against the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Gayot
"This boutique resort wows guests with its designer look and beautiful Camelback Mountain setting."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The sole property on the Scottsdale mountain, making it a bucolic option for relaxation and recreation, including a 12,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, hiking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Sophisticated boutique resort set on the tranquil northern slope of Camelback Mountain, five minutes from downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Afar Magazine
"As obvious as it may sound, what sets the Sanctuary apart from any other Scottsdale resort is location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Terraced into the side of Camelback Mountain...guest rooms offer spectacular mountain views from balconies and terraces that often include fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs." Full review