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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by HiltonvsScottsdale Camelback Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks significantly better than Scottsdale Camelback Resort. Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton ranks #14 in Phoenix with endorsements from 10 sources like Oyster, Hideaway Report and Star Service.
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
Scottsdale Camelback Resort Star Service Gayot
Oyster
Jetsetter
6302 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service "This is an older but well-cared-for time-share resort with a friendly staff and a surprising dearth of annoying sales folk." Full review
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Guests here choose between studio and two- and three-bedroom units, though the 700-sq-ft studios are larger than many area hotels' standard suites and one-bedroom time-share digs.
Gayot "This place is quite dated, but it still appeals with charming old Arizona style."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"At the base of Camelback Mountain, the 11-acre property of Scottsdale Camelback Resort delivers amenities and services that eclipse those of nearby competitors in this upper-mid-range price category." Full review
Jetsetter "An upscale, sun-kissed retreat in the Sonoran Desert, with continental breakfast and a studio or villa." Full review
