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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$194
$169 nightly
$194 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

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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
(77 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
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • Reffkin Tennis Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • El Con Mall - 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

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. 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, 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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 17.95 to 27.95 for adults and USD 8.95 to 8.95 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
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 27.95 for adults, and USD 8.95 to 8.95 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. 1500 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2081 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was clean and beautiful and the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicente

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my favorite place to stay in Tucson. The property is set up like individual, southwest casitas with a few rooms sharing their own outdoor courtyard. The rooms are large, feeling more like a studio apartment than a hotel and have rustic feel to them. The bed was super comfy and the towels are even thicker than most places I stay for business - such a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoran, Pittsburgh

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Tucson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were very friendly! The breakfast offerings could be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tadj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
$20 a plate for what at a Best Western is free seems steep for the breakfast buffet. No room service was a drag. Very little privacy, our patio was at the entry to the restaurant, so hotel and restaurant guests were constantly walking by. But the room, fireplace, and spa were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! The only missing was a microwave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room. Beautiful setting. Terrific dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been staying at the Lodge for years. Great property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice overall - very “resort-y”. It is fenced, has its own parking, restaurant, hot tub, pool - i.e. everything if you aren’t planning to leave the property premises. We were first time visitors in Tucson and really hoped to spend some time “downtown”. The property was advertised as being 1.2km from downtown, but it’s not really. It’s more like 3 miles or an 11mins drive. There’s a bus (no. 8) that takes you into downtown but it’s a 30 mins travel, albeit free - or of course there’s the rideshare options but it’s not walkable - which was disappointing fo us. The room was nice and spacious but nothing that a popular hotel chain wouldn’t provide besides a bath robe and a double sink in the bathroom. In our room we had a bath and a shower but the bath plug was either missing or broken because we couldn’t fill up the tub. We also had a safe in the room which we tend to use in other hotel but in this one it wasn’t working. And disappointingly we only got provided one bath robe when the room was booked as a double bed with 2 guests. One of the towels was also a little dirty (not awful but noticeable). We are genuinely curious as to what makes this hotel so wonderful. Maybe we just had an exceptionally unlucky experience and we didn’t bother raising it with the hotel staff because we only stayed one night (we wanted to stay in a nice downtown hotel for one night).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tap continuously dripped which was annoying at night. Sink was also stained and oxidized, gave the impression it was not clean. Our first room we checked into had a broken thermostat and smelled bad, they switched our room with no problem. Second room the door broke and they had to come reset it. Will not stay again but it was fine overall. Pool was cute and landscaping was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room needs a good going over. Needs to be detailed out with fresh paint. The bathroom has decades of calcium build-up in the shower. Shower head needs immediate replacement. Housekeeping ignored do not disturb sign and made bed,etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025