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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Carefree, Arizona, United States · Curio Collection · Core Luxury
Laurence Rockefeller imagined a desert retreat where the buildings would bow to the land, and architect Bob Bacon answered in 1985 with adobe casitas spread across 1,300 Sonoran acres. Twelve-million-year-old granite formations, two championship golf courses, and a 33,000-square-foot spa still define The Boulders under Hilton's Curio Collection.
- 219 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: The Boulders / Carefree
- Architect: Bob Bacon
About Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Adobe casitas with wood-burning fireplaces and stone showers sit across two 18-hole championship courses and a 33,000-square-foot spa.
- Hilton first ran it as a Waldorf Astoria. Curio Collection holds the flag now.
History
Opened in 1985 and designed by architect Bob Bacon, The Boulders was founded on the vision of Laurence Rockefeller to create a retreat where architecture remains subordinate to the natural environment. The resort spans 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert and has earned numerous environmental awards for its eco-friendly design and preservation of the surrounding 12-million-year-old granite formations. Originally managed by Waldorf Astoria, it now operates as a flagship property within Hilton's Curio Collection.
The setting
On about 1,300 acres of Sonoran granite in Carefree, north of Scottsdale: Bob Bacon's 1985 desert camp.
Restaurants and bars
- The Grill / Grill Kitchen & Bar — Restaurant · American classics
- Discovery Lounge — Bar
- Spotted Donkey Cantina — Restaurant · Mexican classics
Experiences
- Golf at The Boulders Golf Club — The Grill is located at the Boulders Golf Club, and its outdoor bar is a gathering spot for golfers.
- Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal — Mexican classics and 46 varieties of tequila served on a large outdoor patio under the Arizona sky.
- Special events featuring locally-sourced fare — Special dining events with locally-sourced ingredients, wine, specialty beer or cocktails, prepared by the culinary team.
Amenities
- Two 18-hole championship golf courses (North and South)
- 33,000-square-foot full-service spa and fitness center
- Four outdoor swimming pools, including an adult-only pool
- Adobe-style casitas featuring wood-burning fireplaces and stone showers
- Seven on-site restaurants and cafes ranging from casual to fine dining
- Racquet sports pavilion with tennis and pickleball courts
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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