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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

$141
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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
(71 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 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
(39 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
(37 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
(11 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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)

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

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About this property

Lodge on the Desert

4-star resort in Peter Howell
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free resort has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
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.

Lodge on the Desert features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 4500 square feet (418 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly resort also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Lodge on the Desert is a smoke-free property.

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

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

Reviews

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1371 out of 1917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1917 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property. We have stayed her multiple times. Great value, extremely well maintained in both the rooms and the entire property. Super clean. Restaurant has very tasty well prepared food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucina

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

Great hotel for a great value.

Our overnight stay was not long enough. The bar and restaurant had excellent service, the menu and quality of food was amazing for both dinner and breakfast. The hotel grounds were very well maintained. Every employee we encountered was friendly. We will definitely be back to this resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

I would have saaid all was great BUT and this was a big but. The last night of our stay we were awakend by someone powerwashing the outside of our building. We called the office to inquire about this and inform them we were trying to sleep. It coutinued for over an hour. We won't be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth Lloyd Watson

Traveled with partner
No ice machines at a hotel in the desert…come on!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family

Relaxing

Very spacious and beautiful room. Very relaxing atmosphere and great pool and spa. Great restaurant and bar on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Payson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an older place but was well kept. Quite and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lodge on the Desert was a great place to stay. Unique and had lots of offer. The staff were helpful and very friendly. Rooms were nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Only down side is we were only there one night. Would love to have had more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Buckeye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet place. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An old jewel. Lodge on the Desert was a beautiful place in its time. The bones are good. The place needs some love.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at, and we travel a lot. From the hotel it self the way it’s maintained, the staff, restaurant everything about this place is a 10 plus. We will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adel, Any city

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and friendly staff. Rooms were a little outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, clean and quiet (and cool during 106-114 degree days!). The property was well maintained. The check out was quick and staff was friendly. My only feedback for improvement is to have a bell or something at the front desk, as I was waiting for several minutes to check in because nobody was at the front desk and I looked around as well as called out for staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very cute! Nice property. Only thing was pool was very cold. I don’t think it’s heated. Otherwise I love the place. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and welcoming staff. The property was well maintained and had a great pet friendly area. My room was so cozy and well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience here, even in the hot summer months. Very clean facilities and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
When reading reviews it made it sound like the hotel was updated and very nice. I guess not all room have been updated. The room we got was out dated and had a musty smell. The parkinglot was never full and we were told we could not check in early and had to wait till 4pm. The door would not open. We went back to the receptionist and she said " oh ya I forgot to tell you there's a trick to it" " you have to pull, then push the door ". Very frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, bathroom is crowded!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025