
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Best for travelers who want standalone bungalow-style rooms, close access to Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale, and family-friendly pool options.
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Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is a 5-star midcentury-style resort with standalone bungalows, three heated pools, and Camelback-area convenience—good for couples, families, and travelers who want easy access to Old Town Scottsdale. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection is a 5-star desert golf and spa resort set among distinctive boulder formations in North Scottsdale—readers who prioritize dramatic desert scenery, golf, and a larger on-site dining program should consider it.
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Best for travelers who want standalone bungalow-style rooms, close access to Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale, and family-friendly pool options.

Best for guests seeking a golf-centered resort with dramatic rock scenery, multiple on-site restaurants, and extensive meeting/event space.
When Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows wins: choose Andaz if you want a compact, design-forward property with standalone bungalows, direct Camelback-area access, clear family vs adults-only pool separation, and easy drives into Old Town Scottsdale.
When Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection wins: choose Boulders if you want resort seclusion amid boulder formations, on-site golf and a broader set of restaurants/bars, larger meeting and event capacity, or villas/casitas and multi-bedroom private-home style accommodations.
Bottom line: both properties are 5-star Scottsdale resorts focused on desert luxury and wellness—pick Andaz for bungalow character, proximity to Camelback and Old Town, and a smaller, design-led footprint; pick Boulders for expansive grounds, golf and rockscape views, and a bigger on-site dining and event program.
| Category | Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows | Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward midcentury bungalows across 23 acres, boutique-feel resort | Desert-luxury golf resort set among large boulder formations, more sprawling |
| Location | Near Camelback Mountain, close to Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square | In Scottsdale (Pinnacle Peak) — North Scottsdale seclusion near Boulders Golf Club |
| Star rating | 5-star | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 185 rooms and suites including standalone bungalows | 209 guestrooms (range of casitas, suites and villas) |
| Ages | All ages welcome; selected adults-only spa pool (18+) | |
| Pools & hot tubs | Three heated outdoor pools (Turquoise family pool, Retreat Pool for bungalow guests, Palo Verde adults-only spa pool) and heated hot tubs | Multiple outdoor pools and 4 hot tubs; golf-adjacent pool areas and poolside bar service |
| Restaurants & bars | Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen (chef-driven Mediterranean/Sonoran) and Turquoise Pool Bar | Five restaurants including The Grill Restaurant, plus 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, adults-only spa pool, fitness classes and 24-hour gym | |
| Golf & activities | Nearby championship golf courses; resort offers bicycles and organized activities | On-site Boulders Golf Club, golf lessons, driving range and extensive outdoor activities |
| Event space | About 10,000 sq ft indoor and 36,000 sq ft outdoor (multiple lawns, Foundry Ballroom), many wedding venues | Large conference center: 29,999 sq ft (14 meeting rooms) and ballroom/reception facilities |
Andaz sits near Camelback Mountain and a short drive from Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Better if you want quick access to Camelback hiking, Old Town nightlife, and central Scottsdale shopping.
Boulders is located in the Pinnacle Peak/Carefree area of North Scottsdale, set among distinctive boulder formations.
Better if you want a quieter, rockscape-focused location and on-site golf without central Scottsdale traffic.
Andaz emphasizes standalone bungalows and midcentury-inspired rooms across 23 acres.
Choose Andaz for bungalow-style privacy and midcentury design details.
Boulders offers a wide variety of casitas, suites and villa/private-home options.
Choose Boulders if you need multi-bedroom villas or traditional casita-style rooms on a golf property.
Andaz centers dining around Weft & Warp and a casual pool bar.
Andaz is focused on a targeted, chef-driven food program and poolside casual dining.
Boulders lists multiple on-site restaurants and bars and fuller meal options.
Boulders works well if you want more on-site restaurant choices and extended bar/lounge options.
Andaz offers three heated pools with clear family and adults-only separation.
Andaz is for travelers who want both family-friendly pool time and a separate adults-only spa pool.
Boulders pairs multiple pool areas with golf and outdoor activities.
Boulders is for guests who want pool time integrated with golf and outdoor rockscape experiences.
Andaz's Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary is a key wellness draw with adults-only access to parts of the spa.
Andaz is set up for wellness guests who want formal spa programming plus separate adults-only spa spaces.
Boulders offers a full-service spa with a wide menu of treatments and wellness options.
Boulders suits guests looking to combine spa treatments with golf and outdoor recreation.

Andaz — standalone bungalows, private patios and outdoor showers across 23 acres.

Boulders — on-site Boulders Golf Club with lessons and driving-range facilities.

Boulders — multiple restaurants and bars including The Grill Restaurant and several lounge options.

Andaz — shorter drive to Old Town, Scottsdale Fashion Square and Camelback hiking access.
Both welcome families, but Andaz explicitly separates family and adults-only pool spaces (Turquoise family pool vs Palo Verde spa pool), while Boulders has multiple pools and family-friendly casitas and villa options.
Andaz is closer to Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale Fashion Square; Boulders is more secluded in North Scottsdale and requires a longer drive.
Yes. Andaz has Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with adults-only spa pool access; Boulders also has a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials.
Yes. Boulders lists multiple villas and private homes up to 4 bedrooms; Andaz offers 2-bedroom villas (Girard House, Albers House) and standalone bungalows.
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