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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Casita Fireside Two Queens

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reffkin Tennis Center.
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What's nearby

  • Reffkin Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Con Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Reid Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hi Corbett Field - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 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. Tempur-Pedic 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 offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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 Tempur-Pedic 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

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
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 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 20 per night

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. 1486 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2071 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Changed owners,smelled like a dead body in my room. Never again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location an oasis in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hotel grounds are just so well kept. Room immaculate. Love the fire place ! What's better than sitting by a hot tub on a warm Arizona day ?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great restaurant, although long wait even with reservations, but was worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Miles

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Check-in and check-out were seamless. Our room was cleaned and stocked with new towels daily, as requested. The grounds are beautiful, and the hot tub was a relief after hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel with old style charm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tehmasp

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie Bardin

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Best stay with my pets loved the sui
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine, just very dated. Staff was great. Need to update and freshen rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom smelled of sewer gases. Maintenance was called each of the three days. They came and resealed toilet, installed new tub closure all to no avail. All in all, avoided the bathroom and requested compensation, which they honored. Not sure I would return after this experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thus lodge was so relaxing. Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. The pool area is very very nice and inviting. The landscaping is very nice and the staff is very friendly. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fausto

My Wife And Me Love It
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Prescott Valley

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got an upgrades to a suite and breakfast. Lovely grounds and excellent housekeeping. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful clean. I felt like I was at a resort. I would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026