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Lodge on the Desert

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge
Casita Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Casita Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Spa King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casita Fireside Two Queens | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lodge on the Desert

4-star resort in Peter Howell
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free resort has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Lodge on the Desert offers 101 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tucson resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Lodge on the Desert features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 4500 square feet (418 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly resort also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Lodge on the Desert is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cielos - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cielos

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Desert Lodge
Lodge Desert
Lodge Desert Hotel
Lodge Desert Hotel Tucson
Lodge Desert Tucson
Lodge On The Desert Hotel Tucson
Hotel On The Desert
On The Desert Tucson
Lodge on the Desert Resort
Lodge on the Desert Tucson
Lodge on the Desert Resort Tucson

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1332 out of 1847 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1847 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1847 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1847 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1847 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredricka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Lovely, spacious rooms. We look forward to our next stay at the Lodge on the Desert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place great atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Very disappointed after 8 hours travel to arrive and find that the double queen room we had booked for several months was not available and 2 men plus 2 children had to share a single queen room for 2 nights. Only adjustment was on the third night and no compensation for the price was made either, cot only offered on second night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Tucson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to everything needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rheda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great winter escape.

We spent a nice few days exploring Tucson. The hotel is conveniently located and is territorial style with great landscaping featuring many different cactus. The pool and hot tub area looked nice, but the weather was too cool to enjoy these amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The pool and hot tub were very nice - best part and better than photos. However, the room was underwhelming, dingier than the photos. Housekeeping never showed up and some other guest went into the supplies closet to get sheets to change himself. The bar was nice enough but the restaurant was not impressive - food just ok and expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Colchester

Lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My plane landed at midnight and the hotel was wonderful about accommodating me. Friendly staff and beautiful grounds. I cannot wait to visit again for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people here are beyond kind. Our road trip had some major set backs, we arrived at 6 am instead of 3:00 am which is already late, and they let us into our room and had us check all the way in in the morning. Other hotels would have turned us away! The night security guard was the first face we met in Arizona and boy did he make us feel welcome and safe. The bar staff were just as accommodating. Letting us order a salad even after the kitchen closed because we were starving , and never showing anything other than genuine kindness. The rooms are beautiful, though I was under the impression based on the pictures that every room had a sofa and fireplace. This is not the case. The showers are STRONG they could knock back a toddler so be careful, but for me personally this is a major pro. Loved this place and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't want to
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fireplace and patio were really nice. The room was spacious. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great pool and hot tub, bar and restaurant on site, and very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice. The rooms are a bit outdated and had a funky smell, but they were fine overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

I had a great stay and I'd comeback in a heartbeat. Convenient location, quiet, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent. Felt like all our needs were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dogs allowed

I like this hotel. Dog friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly service, beautiful grounds and charming room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge on the Desert is an older property that has been well-maintained. Other than needing a better front entry sign, almost drove past, we truly enjoyed everything about this place. Lots of parking, enjoyable bar and restaurant, spacious rooms and bathrooms. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right in Tucson but pleasantly isolated. Very nice landscaping. Rooms and facilities are well maintained. Housekeeping and maintenance people are pleasant and comfortable interacting with guests. We used the pool and hot tub in the morning in January. Outside temperature was below freezing but the pool and the hot tub were just right. We stayed in a room with a fireplace and it was nice. It's a gas fireplace controlled by a wall switch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025