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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 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.

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.

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 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
  • 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 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. 1371 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1898 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

Gregory, Danvers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. The rooms were spacious and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time here and will definitely repeat when Tucson. Beautiful local resort with friendly staff and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

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

Enjoyed our stay

The room was absolutely amazing. We had a suite with fireplace, large bathroom with separate shower and large whirlpool tub. We would definitely stay again. My biggest complaint was our room was on the 2nd floor, there was no warning that we would need to carry our bags up a flight of stairs. The restaurant was nice, but small so it could get really loud. Also, we managed to be there when it rained, so there was no covering to walk under from our room to the restaurant. Otherwise the staff was friendly, the rooms were quiet and clean, and it was in a nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charmaree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

No towels in the room. Cleanliness just ok. Rooms could use maintenance. They were accommodating for early/late check out. Beds and pillows comfortable. Ample free parking. Close to university of Arizona. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Well kept and nice to walk through
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary, Middleton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, this property is getting mixed reviews. The grounds are really nice and we thought the property was quiet and safe. The problem is we rented a room (casita) for 6 nights. The room would be ok for a night or two but not for 6 nights. The bathroom was very small, carpet frayed, baseboard needed additional paint and there should be more than 1 towel hook for two people. All solvable problems, especially the towel hook. They have newer rooms available and would definitely book one of those the next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Super Cute Hotel

There was a super cute restaurant on premises we enjoyed aome drinks and food. The door jammed multiple times and lamp cords were frayed due to being really old. Even though the hotel itself was run down, but the quaint environment make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Would definitely return. Very attractive and comfortable. Nice pool and hot tub and Cielo is a great restaurant for breakfast at the beginning of the day and drinks after.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and grounds were absolutely beautiful and comfortable but there was no working USB port and the mini fridge was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Novato

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here regularly when in Tucson. The walled parking area is particularly safe and quiet. Note that because the property consists of a number of individual historic buildings, there are no elevators for second-floor rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here ad would stay here again when visiting Tucson
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Well maintained, employees helpful, plantings well done and strolling paths
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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