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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Lobby
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

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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.

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. 1373 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1900 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

TIM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well kept property. Nice heated pool area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only negative was listening to power hedge trimmers for over 30 minutes starting outside our patio window at 8am. Hate to complain about making the property look even better, but that work should have been done later.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edward, Duvall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, big room and quiet. Internet was terrible really glad I didn’t bring my laptop
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky and unique. Really great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were large and very nice. The property quite attractive. Probably is due for some general updating-especially the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Great Hotel!!

Is the best hotel. Always quiet and has really nice rooms. The beds are awesome. I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little oasis in the middle of the city! I love the location and the parking is great. The walls are thin and you can only hope for a quiet neighbor, otherwise you can hear conversations and the TV pretty clearly. Otherwise, we enjoyed the spacious room and beautiful pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel and restaurant. Bathroom and doors in the room are a little dated but very comfortable and spacious accommodation. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
housekeeping missed one day cleaning room; room very dark, large bug in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a clean and nice facility. The location wasn’t quite what we were expecting. Not much nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was gorgeous with excellent dining and the staff were friendly, honest and helpful. I accidentally left my grandmothers heirloom wedding band after checkout, called and they immediately looked for it, called me back to let me know they found it and would ship it to me, saving me a lot of heartbreak over an irreplaceable item. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property! Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Cielo’s happy hour was yummy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Charming. Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great suite, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice resort. Beautiful landscaping. Pool and hot tub are very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable. Nice hot tub and pool. A lodge feeling in the lobby. Free coffee. Exterior due for some minor upgrades…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin, Sparkill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Lodge on the Desert because of the large rooms, the fireplace in the room, the beautiful grounds, and the nice restaurant. The area around the hotel has been deteriorating. I like to walk and I felt unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025