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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

$141
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

Room options

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

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe One King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 102 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. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Lodge on the Desert is a smoke-free property.

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

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 15 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 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. 1391 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1950 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Knox

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool small, but nice. Well kept grounds Wonderful restaurant “VIP benefits” consisted of a card offering free chips and salsa, and a free drink,” but the chips and salsa was crossed out. Not professional. Also the hours of the restaurant listed on the card were out of date, so when I went for my free drink, no chips, the restaurant was closed. Disappointed in Expedia and the hotel on that one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Very nice place, very accessible. Restaurant was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had rented a casita for the weekend and when we arrived they said that they were upgrading us to a king room . We were tucked into a corner with no view or outdoor space . It has 1 small chair outside overlooking dirt and a big wall . I asked later about the accommodations being different than we had expected and I was told the rooms were the same . This wasn’t a casita by any means , just an ordinary room !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I LOVE staying here!!! Feels like home and is a true Tucson experience :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was quiet and peaceful!
Beautiful landscape!
Lizards are friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean:) staff was very inviting. Great time! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were exceptional, and the restaurant provided a diverse and well-received menu. Our only area for improvement is the pool, which, while understandably impacted by high occupancy, could benefit from enhanced maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front receptionist Lorien . She works days. She is great. Very helpful and very nice. Property is amazing. Rooms are big and clean. Landscape is amazing around room and pathways. I will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely property. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was gorgeous. We will stay here every time we are in Tucson!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

AMAZING!!

It’s so beautiful!!! I loved my experience so much! Nice staff. Extremely well organized and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STERLING, Coppell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hotel very cool very clean safe easy parking huge hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was excellent. We had a very clean and comfortable room. The staff was friendly and fixed the small issue we had right away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charm and design of this property but unfortunately the types of people in this area make me feel unsafe. It’s a Tucson problem not necessarily this hotels problem, just the location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Truly special grounds and rooms!

This property and the rooms are so beautiful and capture the southwestern aesthetic perfectly! Very comfortable beds, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James c

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

A quiet place in the Desert

Pool was nice, grounds were so pretty with many desert cactus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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