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411 Restaurant; lounge; babysitting; children's programs; concierge; health club; 2 Jacuzzis; 3 pools; room ser-

vice; sauna; full-service spa; 11 tennis courts. In room: A/C, TV/DVD, CD player, fridge, hair dryer, Internet.
Inexpensive
Despite the high-priced real estate, Scottsdale does have a few relatively inexpensive chain
motels, although during the winter season, prices are higher than you might expect. For
location alone, your best choice would be the Motel 6-Scottsdale, 6848 E. Camelback
Rd. ( & 480/946-2280 ), which has doubles for $76 to $86 during the high season.
Days Inn Scottsdale Resort at Fashion Square Mall Kids Value This is one of
the last economical hotels in the Old Town Scottsdale area, and its location adjacent to
the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall makes it a great choice for shopaholics. The Days Inn
may be just an aging chain motel, but its green lawns, pool, tall palm trees, and a conve-
nient downtown location all make it worth recommending, particularly for families.
4710 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. & 800/329-7466 or 480/947-5411. Fax [phone].
www.scottsdaledaysinn.com. 167 units. Jan-Mar $85-$140 double; Apr-Dec $60-$100 double. Rates
include continental breakfast. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities: Seasonal poolside bar; Jacuzzi; small outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

NORTH SCOTTSDALE, CAREFREE & CAVE CREEK
North Scottsdale is the brave new world for Valley of the Sun resorts. Situated at least a
30-minute drive from downtown Scottsdale, this area boasts the newest resorts, the most
spectacular hillside settings, and the best golf courses.
Very Expensive
The Boulders Resort Set amid a jumble of giant boulders 45 minutes north
of downtown Scottsdale, this was the first luxury golf resort in the north Valley's rugged
foothills. The adobe buildings blend unobtrusively into the desert, and the two golf
courses epitomize the desert golf course experience. When not golfing, you can lounge
around the small pool, play tennis, relax at the resort's Golden Door Spa, or try your
hand at rock climbing. The lobby is in a Santa Fe-style building with tree-trunk pillars
and a flagstone floor, and the guest rooms continue the pueblo styling with stucco walls,
beehive fireplaces, and beamed ceilings. For the best views, ask for one of the second-
floor units. Bathrooms are large and luxuriously appointed, with tubs for two and sepa-
rate showers. In a commitment to being more eco-friendly, the Boulders is now
emphasizing organic ingredients in its restaurants and has planted an organic herb-and-
vegetable garden.
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. (P.O. Box 2090), Carefree, AZ 85377. & 888/579-2631 or 480/488-9009. Fax
480/488-4118. www.theboulders.com. 215 units. Late Dec to May $299 double, from $899 villa; May to
early Sept $149 double, from $499 villa; early Sept to late Dec $299 double, from $699 villa. (For all rates,
there is an additional $29-$33 nightly service charge.) Children 16 and under stay free in parent's room.
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($100). Amenities: 6 restaurants; 3 lounges; babysitting; bikes; con-
cierge; exercise room; 2 18-hole golf courses; 3 Jacuzzis; 4 pools; room service; full-service spa; 8 tennis
courts. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, Internet, minibar, MP3 docking station (in some).
CopperWynd Resort and Club Value Tucked away on a ridge top on the
northeastern edge of the Valley, this little boutique resort overlooking the town of Foun-
tain Hills is one of the most luxurious resorts in the area. Best of all, the resort boasts
some of the most picturesque mountain vistas in the Valley. CopperWynd also has a
fabulous tennis facility, an impressive health club, and a spa, and, although there is no
golf course on the premises, there are four highly regarded courses nearby. The resort's

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