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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • El Con Mall
    16 min walk
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    3 min drive
  • Reid Park
    3 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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

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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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 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 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Tucson Convention Center and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Tucson Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive
  • Arizona Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 7 min drive

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

Tucson resort in Peter Howell 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 spa tub are on site.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa 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 spa 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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 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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 fire extinguisher 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 spa 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. 1267 out of 1779 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1779 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1779 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1779 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1779 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

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

I stayed here two separate times, in two different rooms. The first room I’d rate 4 stars, the second room 2 stars. The first time I came, I thought it was quaint and charming, it didn’t look like a generic hotel, had a fireplace and southwest furniture. The room had a bit of a smell, but it didn’t bother me too much. But the second room smelled musty and I had an allergic reaction to the mold- all night with a headache and irritated eyes. ( the mold is in the a/c, which is extremely common in hotels- they don’t have their a/c serviced and cleaned as needed). Also, the window ( actually a sliding glass door) opened right up to the parking lot and street. I wanted to keep it open until I went to bed to let fresh air in, but it was noisy and not private. It also had the fireplace plastered over and had a chintzy couch in it. I’m supposed to stay at this hotel again next week and I'm scared I’ll have more problems with my mold allergy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and room. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kalina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk employees were very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel close to everything we were doing. Concerts and museum and the top of MT Lemmon My only concern was it was VERY difficult getting my wheelchair bound wife thru the heavy , heavy door. There should be some way to block that big door open
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s gorgeous and fun and the staff are astounding new favorite
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Quiet and unique rooms. The only disturbing incident i encountered was from another guest and his camera. I was walking back to my room, he took a couple of photos. The property is nice otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Rooms were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, room and view. Everything was perfect, rested well. We will be coming back soon 😀. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and lovely. We loved this property and our stay here. Pool was wonderful. Staff were amazing. Only request would be to have a safe in the room and an additional lock on the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucson is absolutely lovely and The Lodge on the Desert was perfect! We arrived after a long day on the road and the accommodations were so relaxing! There’s an on site restaurant which we grabbed a beautiful dinner at and then we headed to the pool and hot tub! So relaxing. I’m a plant mama and all the plants around the resort are absolutely stunning. We got the rest we needed in the big comfy bed too. This will definitely be our choice for accommodation's when we are back in Tucson!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was outstanding. We loved the older model and furniture in the room. The Jacuzzi tub in the room worked perfect. The pool and got tub was great. Awesome Gem in the middle of the city!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at this hotel before and were pleased with it. This time ,however, was different. The management has changed and they no longer offer a free breakfast although i could have sworn that they had free breakfast listed when i booked it on Expedia. Could have been my error. At any rate ....no free breakfast anymore. When we entered our room we couldn't open the patio door to the balcony...the lock wasn't working. Then we found a ring of dirt in the toilet. Tried calling the front desk on the room phone to get a new room but no answer. Tried again on our cell phone ....still no answer. So no breakfast , less than stellar room and no service. Used to love this place but wont stay here anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The staff was friendly, our check in was quick, and our room was clean and welcoming. Although the bath spa needee to be fixed there were no other complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Tucson

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