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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

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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. 1332 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1850 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

Phyllis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Tucson for the annual Gem and Mineral Show and this hotel was SO convenient to the many spots were the gem show is located. The property is beautiful with lots of cactus and many small buildings. We loved how quiet this hotel was during our stay. This is our first time but we will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property, rooms in bottom floor kind of dark. Our sliding glass door wouldn’t close completely. Very pretty grounds and pool looked nice. Beds comfy. But overall a bit overpriced for what it was in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, convenient. Love staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice ambience - great restaurant food & drinks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Billings

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property with nostalgic southwestern architecture and captivating landscaping!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Tucson! Absolutely beautiful property and room. Restaurant was delish. Everyone was so friendly!!! I can not brag enough about this property. 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was perfect for a week's vacation. The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, BOTHELL

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden Tucson gem! Cozy fireplace in the room, comfortable bed, nice kettle and fridge in the room, lovely property and restaurant. Walkable to excellent Italian bakery, Locale, for breakfast! The staff were top notch in their warmth, friendliness, and helpfulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing. Front desk was great. Restaurant was so good. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rali

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia, West St. Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend this place! Staff was so helpful and we received alot of place to eat. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent the bar was excellent. This place is so quiet. I loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible old property, in great shape, good people, loved the uniqueness 5 star!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvette M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room itself was not impressive. There was a huge rip in the carpet. The gas fireplace was so dirty you couldn’t see through it. Room thermostat worked well. Quiet. Comfortable pillows and bed sheets. Nothing to call home about but did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025