The Boulders Resort & Spa celebrates the summer season with exciting packages and summer-only activities. Whether the pastime of choice is lounging by one of the resort’s four swimming pools under a shaded cabana; to play pickleball or tee off at one of the country’s top golf courses; or to enjoy peaceful dining choices, the Boulders offers summer savings that are more than 60% less than winter rates. This tranquil summer getaway offers luxurious grown-up offerings in the spectacular surroundings of the Sonoran Desert foothills, that are so close yet far removed from the valley’s family vacation resorts. Best of all, seasonal rates drop as low as $229/night.
SUMMER ROMANCE
The Boulders Resort is the ultimate romantic summer getaway couples can enjoy luxurious Casitas with private patios for stargazing on a clear summer night. Summer activities include an abundance of complimentary fitness classes, summer wellness sessions, a couples massage, relaxing at one of four peaceful swimming pools with poolside dining and summer mixology classes in the Discovery Lounge.
SUMMER SPA
For sun-drenched skin, the Spa at the Boulders offers guests the Essential Escape Wrap summer treatment that is a blissful detoxifying and hydrating spa experience. Spa guests may also heighten their endurance and get into shape while never leaving the cool climate with a choice of 30 complimentary indoor fitness, yoga, and Pilates classes. For a fun girls spa getaway, Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga will be offered during the summer months as well as the summer Sound Meditation program incorporates music and sound to clear the mind and deepen meditation to help ease anxiety and promote a sense of well-being. Twilight Yoga, A gentle flow into Yoga Nidra, will be offered at 5pm during the summer season on the outdoor terrace so spa guests can enjoy a tranquil transition from sunset to dusk. The 50-minute sessions include slowing the mind to release toxins to help with deep relaxation and to soothe away holiday stress.
Summer spa specials include:
“License to Spa” Arizona residents receive 20% off on all spa services. Guests present their driver’s license upon arrival.
“Summer Spa Day: A perfect summer spa day begins with a 50-minute Desert Zen massage and a 50 -minute Organic Signature facial followed by a customized spa “Boulder View” lunch.
“Truly Boulders: For best value, the all-inclusive summer Truly Boulders Package includes nightly accommodations in a private Casita, a daily $25 dining credit per person/per night, complimentary parking, 20% off spa services, unlimited access to the spa facility and fitness classes. The cost of the summer “Truly Boulders” package starts at $279/night.
SUMMER GOLF & PICKLEBALL
Thanks to the slightly higher elevation, summer temperatures at the Boulders Resort are 10-15 degrees cooler than in other areas of the valley. Guests can comfortably play on the 12 new pickleball courts or tee off at sunrise or twilight golf. Then enjoy summer menu delights at the Grill Kitchen overlooking the 18th hole. Summer is the best opportunity to play at incredible savings! During the summer, green fees start as low as $89/player! The value-added Summer Stay & Play Golf Package includes nightly accommodations in a private Casita, one round of golf per registered guest, complimentary access to the Boulders’ Spa facility, unlimited fitness classes and complimentary parking. The cost of this package starts at $399/night.
WORLD CLASS CUISINE/LIGHTER SUMMER MENUS
Peaceful dining and new summer menus will be available at the Spotted Donkey Cantina offering authentic Mexican cuisine, the Grill Kitchen & Bar offering American Classics with the valley’s best panoramic views from the breezy outdoor terrace; the Spa Café offering light options and Pool Pavillion for poolside dining. Shared plates and hand-crafted cocktails are offered at the Discovery Lounge with breathtaking floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding desert landscape and the atmospheric waterfall over the ancient boulder formations.
SUMMER SWIMMING POOLS
While many Scottsdale resorts have magnificent swimming pools, none are built right into the ancient 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that surround the Boulders Resort Swimming Pool that blends seamlessly into sculptural rock formations making the surrounding scenery absolutely surreal when a spectacular desert sunset casts a warm golden glow over them. At this swimming pool, guests enjoy live summer entertainment and poolside fresh barbque options with handcrafted cocktails.
New Pool Cabanas: Guests can now enjoy a shaded, private space to further enhance the poolside experience. Stepping into a Pool Cabana, guests feel extra special and pampered with complimentary bottled water, a lovely fruit plate and thoughtful pool amenities including sunblock and lip balm. The Pool Cabanas are exclusively available at the Resort Swimming Pool, between the hours of 10am-5pm.
Other summer swimming pools choices include the Adults-only Spa Swimming Pool for peace & tranquility or the Golf Club Swimming Pool for a day of family fun.
