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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Casita Suite
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

Room options

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tucson

With a stay at Lodge on the Desert in Tucson (Peter Howell), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. .This resort is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Saguaro National Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Tucson Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 11 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Resort in Tucson with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cielos serving guests of Lodge on the Desert. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Tucson? This resort has 4500 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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. 1404 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1968 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

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was cleaned everyday which was amazing-thank you! The front desk staff were friendly and fun. Very cute place. We had a not so great experience at the bar on our last night. The food took 40 min to get to the table, the bartender never checked in, we had to flag him down anytime we needed anything. The chicken was burned but the bartender never asked how the food was.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avigail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that every thing was close. Food and pool were excellent. I think they should include Breakfast with your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with gorgeous pool and excellent restaurant. Cool vibe and friendly staff. Room had working gas fireplace which we ran all night to heat our room. Loved it. Rooms are large.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds and loved the adobe style spacious rooms. Enjoyed the hot tub and seated deck area off our room to watch the sunset. Loved having the fireplace to take the chill off and enjoyed sitting outside at Cielos for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upgraded
Because of our Hotels.com membership they upgraded us to a room with a fire place. Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Southwestern hotel
One night visit close to Winterhaven and Tucson Botanical Garden to see Christmas lights. Enjoyed coming back to a room with a fireplace to warm us up. Spacious well appointed room with balcony. Enjoyed their restaurant and breakfast buffet too. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's such a sweet place to stay. I arrived there around noon, and they were happy to accommodate my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther, TUCSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property for a relaxing break. There is plenty of parking and it is a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chimal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly, San Mateo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LUIS

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very nice, could have used more power by the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Don't do it!!!!
I rented the room thinking it would be ni e. Two queen beds and a couch. We got there at 4pm the room was freezing and no couch. Thank goodness it had a gas fireplace which we turned up to high to warm the room. Then at 1:30am the room next to us has a fight and there two fldogs are barking for over half an hour!! The next morning we lche k out at 9:50am. And go to the restaurant for breakfast. They tell us we have 7 mins to eat from the buffet as they afe closing. My grand daughters each get a plate as do i. They still charged me full buffett pricing of 55 dollars!!! I will never recommend Lodge in the Desert to anyone!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to book last-minute stay at this lodge for two nights. It was lovely. The place was clean. The staff was friendly. The heated pool and hot tub were lovely and very good shape. My only complaint is I would’ve expected a lodge as lovely as this one,to have good coffee. They need to add more coffee to the pot to make it better. Or just use a higher quality blend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024