Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

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

Room options

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Spa King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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. 1324 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1841 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

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our stopping spot when going through Tucson. A beautiful property, great rooms, restaurant, pool and grounds. Our dog loves it too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Las Cruces

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the warm, welcome of Layla on our arrival and her assistance with a need that came up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Marmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice and quaint and their rooms are very nice. I really love the restaurant on site, convenient. Nice size shower, plenty of towels and space in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful and staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay at the Lodge. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food and drinks at the bar were awesome. Front desk staff were great.as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the spa tub was excellent. Really enjoyed the fireplace and the location. It was very safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly pleasant staff, clean room, cute facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michal Teomy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice design but feels like the room is empty. The pilow was not washed and my husband had an allergic reaction. They were very helpful and changed the water power in the shower when we asked them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic Hacienda style architecture
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the architecture and ambience. Key entry system was down when we arrived which was disappointing but was dealt with fairly soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, very charming property. Very friendly and professional staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous stay
There was a plumbing issue so we were moved to another room that wasn't as nice as the one we had originally. However, we still had a fabulous stay. This is still the only hotel that we will stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed during the 1st week of November 2024 and the hotel room, grounds, and restaurant were all lovely. The room was spacious and clean. The buildings fit the desert theme perfectly. We ate breakfast at the restaurant, which was delicious. The staff members were friendly and helpful. I thought from the pictures that this lodge was in a more secluded area, from the online pictures, but it is right in the middle of a city. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024