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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$196
$171 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • Place, El Con Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 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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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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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
(12 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • El Con Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cinemark Century El Con 20 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reid Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hi Corbett Field - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Resort in Tucson with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Lodge on the Desert offers 102 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 102 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. Cooked-to-order 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.
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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1465 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2042 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Therese

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars) We had a really nice stay at Lodge on the Desert! The property has a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere and the pool area was definitely one of the highlights—peaceful, clean, and perfect for unwinding. We booked a fireside casita and while it didn’t quite match the photos (ours didn’t have the full couch and seating area shown in the listing), it was still a lovely room. The little fireplace added such a cozy touch, especially in the evenings. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We’d definitely consider returning—just might double-check room details next time to make sure we get exactly what’s pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanor, Herriman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities. Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - didn't use any of the other amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are incredible and beautiful, the buildings have a strong sense of authenticity and I really liked how the rooms were layed out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

The young lady working at reception wasn’t friendly. She was not welcoming, and had a condescending attitude towards me. The grounds are mostly beautiful and well kept. The restaurant was a bit understaffed. There was one person working the bar, a few tables and making drinks and one young woman as hostess, waiting and serving tables in the main dining room. She was very friendly and the food was good. The room was tidy, but there were several broken tiles. I called the office to let them know. There was much room left for decor improvements. The beds are bit uncomfortable, and I think the a/c wasn’t working properly. I woke up a few times during the night feeling too hot. I tried setting the thermostat as low as I could, and it’d cool down a bit, but I’d wake up to a warm room. This happened about 4 times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very nice and worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Our fave in Tucson

Our favorite place in Tucson. Such beautiful grounds and rooms! So spacious too. Our doodle loved it as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property 10 mins from U of A. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just as described! A great location, great dining option, and the staff was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My family enjoyed our stay, the only thing that was negative is there was a dirty towel hanging in the shower, the shutters were broken next to the bed, and the lotion next to to sink is watery and kind groce. We are simple people so we didn't complain, but just so you know where things can be improved
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great experience! Close to U of AZ campus, quiet and clean casitas with friendly staff. Will be back for Mom’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No bar. No view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Convenient location. Fabulous pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property rates an A. HVAC is an F. Slept with the patio door open both nights as room temp was over 80. Request to get it fixed for the second night was unsuccessful. With the door closed it was a sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property, with lovely grounds. There is a restaurant on sight that has decent food. There are lots of other restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025