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Book the The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort from \$209.00 - Featuring world-class golf and the Waldorf Astoria Spa, this Carefree, Arizona luxury resort is arrayed on 1,300 scenic acres, 14 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and 21 miles from Old Town Scottsdale.

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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5.0 Stars

N Tom Darlington Dr, Scottsdale, AZ Expedia Hotel Expert: 1-866-599-6674

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Casita

Max Occupancy: 4 adults

Includes: Free High-Speed Internet, Free Wireless Internet

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One king bed or two double beds. Egyptian cotton linens. Private patio or deck. Golf course or desert view. First floor. 550 square feet. Adobe architecture, wood-beam ceiling, leather furniture, regional artwork. Workspace with voice mail. Wireless or wired high-speed Internet access. Two telephones. 27-inch TV. CD and DVD players on request. Walk-in closet. Wet bar. Bathroom with separate shower and oversized bathtub; designer toiletries; thick terry robes, slippers, and towels.

Sonoran Casita

Max Occupancy: 4 adults

Includes: Free High-Speed Internet, Free Wireless Internet

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One king bed or two double beds. Egyptian-cotton linens. Sliding glass doors leading to furnished patio or balcony with desert or golf views. Exterior-corridor access. Second-floor or freestanding unit. 550 square feet. Hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fan. Authentic Southwest artifacts. Wooden shutters. Walk-in closet. Workspace with voice mail. Wireless or wired high-speed Internet access. Two telephones. 27-inch television. CD and DVD players on request. Clock. Separate soaking tub and shower. Dual vanities. Two plush bathrobes and slippers. Nonsmoking.

Boulders Casita.

Max Occupancy: 3 adults

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1 king bed with premium bedding. Private deck or patio with golf course or desert view. 550 square feet. Freestanding or preferred-view unit. Wood burning fireplace, adobe architecture, wood-beam ceiling, and walk-in closet. Leather furniture, desk, and regional artwork. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen high-definition television with HDMI technology, personal device connectivity, and cable service with premium channels. DVD player on request. 2 telephones with voicemail. Clock radio with iPOD/MP3 connections. Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with separate shower, oversize bathtub, designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Safe. Complimentary newspaper. Wheelchair accessible. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Non-smoking only.

2 Bedroom Pueblo Villa

Max Occupancy: 5 adults

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1 king bed or 2 double beds. Premium bedding. Balcony. 1,800 square feet. Separate sitting area. Desk. In-room safe. Television - Cable service. Cable/satellite TV. Premium TV channel(s). Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Climate control.

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Map

Renowned 1,300-acre resort with spa, golf in Carefree, Arizona

Oasis near Scottsdale

Featuring world-class golf and the Waldorf Astoria Spa, this Carefree, Arizona luxury resort is arrayed on 1,300 scenic acres, 14 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and 21 miles from Old Town Scottsdale.

Golf, spa, pools, tennis

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a radiant oasis, guests can choose from a host of onsite recreational activities, including tennis, swimming in 4 pools, and golf on the 18-hole championship courses, all in a relaxing Spa-style atmosphere.

Adobe-style hideaways

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort features luxury accommodations with adobe architecture and regional art. All accommodations have leather furniture and private patios.

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Hotel Amenities

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General

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Total number of rooms - 223
Audiovisual equipment
Babysitting or childcare

Room service
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Ballroom(s)
Security guard
Shopping on site

A heli-pad awaits those wishing to arrive in style or make a quick getaway. The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a radiant oasis boasting luxury accommodations. This Spa hotel features 8 tennis courts with two different surfaces, 2 golf courses, and a 33,000 square foot spa for adults only.

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Total number of rooms - 223
Audiovisual equipment
Babysitting or childcare
Banquet facilities
Golf course on site
Tennis on site
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grill(s)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Business center
Business services
Cell phone/mobile rental
Clubhouse
Coffee shop or café
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Concierge services
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Event catering
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon
Free Wi-Fi
One meeting/conference room
Health club
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Medical assistance available
Multilingual staff
Patio
Porter/bellhop

Room service
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Ballroom(s)
Security guard
Shopping on site
Spa services on site
Suitable for children
Tour assistance
Translation services
Beauty services
Fireplace in lobby
Full-service health spa
Beach/pool umbrellas
Tours/ticket assistance
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Number of spa tubs - 4
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Free parking
Valet parking
Free guest parking during stay
Year Built 1985
Number of restaurants - 6
Outdoor tennis courts 8
Sauna
Self parking
Shoe shine
Garden
Piano
Steam room
Television in lobby
Wedding services

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Internet

Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet

Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Self parking, Valet parking

Room Amenities

Premium TV channels
Premium bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Balcony
Ceiling fan

Cribs/infant beds available
Desk
Clock radio
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe

Premium TV channels
Premium bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Balcony
Ceiling fan
Climate control
Complimentary newspaper
Air conditioning
Voice mail
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Multi-line phone
Wake-up calls
Daily housekeeping
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Extra towels/bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate sitting area

Cribs/infant beds available
Desk
Clock radio
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Cable TV service
Free local calls
In-room massage available
Turndown service (on request)
Slippers
Electronic/magnetic keys
Free Wi-Fi
Free wired high-speed Internet
Cordless phone
ESPN
HBO
Mountain view
Desert view

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Dining

The Grill - An open kitchen serves a range of American cuisine, including salads, seafood, aged steaks, three onion soup with caramelized Gruyère cheese, and the Boulders Burger with cheese served on a brioche bun. Features a casual and cozy ambience with fireplace, dark wood panels, wine cabinets, and soft lighting. Patio dining provides views of the golf course.

Palo Verde - Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in a naturally lit, contemporary Southwestern interior. Breakfast includes homemade granola, Belgian waffles with berries, and tecaté toast, along with classic American favorites. Innovative Southwestern cuisine includes quesadillas, Caesar salad with blackened salmon, and a chicken and black bean quesadilla with smoked cheddar. A spacious room with vibrant Southwestern colors and terraced seating gives panoramic views of the foothills, golf course, and a duck pond.

Bogey's - Contemporary sports bar with southwestern décor, backlit bar, pool view and 4 flat-panel TVs. Appetizers, desserts, salads, and sandwiches are served for lunch and dinner every day.

Bakery Cafe - Salads and sandwiches on freshly baked breads and American classic desserts are specialties. Picnic lunches and espresso drinks are available. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Discovery Lounge - Soft jazz plays in a softly lit atmosphere with a fireplace; the view is of 12-million-year-old boulders. Open for dinner.

Waldorf Astoria Spa Cafe - Very casual ambience with contemporary furniture in a windowed passageway. Creative spa cuisine includes egg-white omelets, roasted mushroom and chicken fritattas, organic salads, fruit smoothies, and sandwiches served in a naturally lit café with counter service. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Spotted Donkey Cantina - Fresh, lively and energetic, the Spotted Donkey Cantina at el Pedregal offers the best drinks, unique Southwest-Mexican food, a festive atmosphere and is quickly becoming the destination for great tequila. The Spotted Donkey Cantina at el Pedregal boasts an impressive list of tequilas featuring 46 varieties. Also featuring its very own one-of-a-kind double-barrel reposado tequila from Herradura that you can only find at Spotted Donkey at el Pedregal. The restaurant's North Scottsdale location provides a fabulous backdrop of 12-million-year-old rock formations and you can catch the Arizona sky creating a stunning atmosphere on the outdoor patio.

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Recreation

Guests take advantage of this hotel's rugged desert location to enjoy the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing on 12-million-year-old boulders that dot the property, moonlit mountain bike tours, and guided scenic hikes, each for a fee.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Horse riding/rental nearby
Aerobics on site
Bicycle rentals on site
Golf - driving range on site
Golfing on site

Hiking/biking trails on site
Mountain biking on site
Running track/path on site
Swimming on site

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Spa

The 33,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa offers 24 treatment rooms and services include massage, scrubs, wraps, facials, nail, and beauty services. The Spa's Movement studio offers Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi classes. The spa houses steam rooms, saunas, an O'furo Japanese bath, a meditation labyrinth and an outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a boutique, cafe, and spa tub. Guests under age 18 are not allowed in the spa.

Minimum age to access spa is 18
Number of treatment rooms 24
Outdoor treatment areas
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body scrubs
Aromatherapy treatments
Hydrotherapy treatments
Ayurvedic treatments

Nutrition consultation in spa
Sauna in spa
Spa tub in spa
Spa café
Spa boutique
Garden view from spa
Massages
Body treatments
Facial treatments

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Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Accessible parking

In-room accessibility
Roll-in shower

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Policies & Fees

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment Types

Accepted at this hotel: Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express

Pets

Pets allowed, Pet policy - dogs only, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in lb is 80

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

Early departure fee charged

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Fees

Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:

Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):

Spa access (may be limited)
Internet access (may be limited)
Phone calls (may be limited)
Valet parking
Housekeeping/cleaning fees/gratuities
Additional inclusions

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 100 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Additional Details

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Awards & Affiliations

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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

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Promotions

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Best of Waldorf Promotion

Book a stay in a "Best of Waldorf" rate plan category and receive the following:

One $50 USD hotel credit per night, per room

Must book the "Best of Waldorf" rate category to qualify. One credit per room, per night and is applied to guest's account at check-out. Cannot be used towards room rate. Complete details available upon check-in. Other restrictions may apply.

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