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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

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

Casita Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Spa King

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 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

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

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

Standard Casita King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 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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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)
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 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

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

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Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 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. 1316 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1824 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

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay
Absolutely wonderful accommodations. The pool and hot tub were just the right temperature, and the room was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge on the Desert is very nicely arranged and decorated with plants, green space, pet area, and warm lighting in the evenings. Our room, 106, had a fireplace, very comfy beds, a patio (unfortunately, this one didn't face the north with a view of the mountains), and was very quiet. We ended our day early from the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun festivities, so we had an early dinner at Cielo's, in the complex within walking distance. My husband had the hangar steak with shrimp, which he said was one of the best he's ever had. Very attentive staff; an enjoyable hostess. Our only disappointment, was the tv was not compatible with pay-for-tv stations. At least we couldn't figure if we could get Netflix, or any other one. We'd go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floyd, Sacramento

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hidden gem in Tucson. Will definitely stay again next time we visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Tucson Gem
Lovely getaway to Tucson, FAB Pool & Hot Tub, the Grounds are Beautiful, Did not eat at the restaurant but everything is lovely and top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty tub
Booked a jacuzzi tub room. Got into the tub after dinner and realized the tub was dirty with a scum ring above the jets. Tried to ignore it and turned on jets. Then something brown started floating on water. Quickly jumped out and showered off the ick. Was too tired to deal with it that night so I let front desk know when I checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kamille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed an earlier check in and despite reaching out 4 days ahead, we were told we’d just have to wait and see. I didn’t hear anything, so I called the day before and was told the same thing. They said to call the day of, so I did. Then they told us they couldn’t accommodate us - even though their website said they had several empty rooms that would have accommodated us. It’s a nice place to stay and the staff was fairly friendly, but they definitely don’t accommodate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is my favorite stay when I'm in Tucson. Comfortable, quaint and love the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a villa/abode vibe. The room was large and the view was nice. There's a nice restaurant on the property as well. You're not crammed by neighbors, and for that, it made a quiet stay. Within 7 miles of plenty of dining options & shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Davie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, quiet, nice room, definitely will stay here next time I am in Tucson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, San Pablo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that there is live music at Cielo's. I appreciate that the property is pet friendly. I had a wonderful experience and would much recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Los Angeles

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The true Old Pueblo charm in the middle of the city was a real find. My room was very large and very homey in a Southwestern desert kind of way, which I loved. The Cielos restaurant was surprisingly good, comfortable, and my margaritas were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location-safe, small property, clean, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was above our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were pretty and clean. Rooms were a bit plain and somewhat dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place. I enjoyed the orange trees planted around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Gig Harbor

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024