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Lodge on the Desert

Property class: 4

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$160
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9

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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
(79 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
(24 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
(41 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
(13 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Casita Patio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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.

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. 1494 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2079 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was exceptional, however, the young girl that was the night clerk was very rude and unfriendly but i would recommend the Lodge to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy & clean. My wife and i would stay here agian.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Mora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Chris at the front desk was a very attentive and helpful, Great staff member! Wes at Cielos restaurant on property was also an amazing staff member. GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Room very clean and a very
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amenities are really great, rooms are spacious. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, quiet, nice clean, staff are friendly and helpful. Located in a very convenient street. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Trisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a casita with a fireplace. Pretty awesome room. Except for the smell. After some drama and on the second day we finally found the problem ourselves… the toilet was not sealed and the sewer smell was terrible. We were even told that there had been other complaints about the room. But the problem wasn’t fixed. Front desk was pretty unconcerned with the smell and us wanting a different room… even with my young daughter with me. Asked to speak with a manager and still haven’t heard back. It has been a week. Emails and phone calls, with no answer. The property was beautiful. Pool was pretty awesome. Restaurant staff was amazing. The area was like a little village. Wish the room drama hadn’t messed it all up. And honestly if the staff or manager were interested in even communicating and caring about their patrons… would change a lot. I paid $200 a night and that was not worth it. A response or compensation is what I am looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The grounds at the Lodge were very well kept. The rooms were clean and nicely appointed, but lacking a microwave. This is an important omission for anyone with special diet needs, or to simply reheat a cup of coffee. The breakfast was simple but well made. However, expect to pay over $20 if you leave a gratuity, for being served coffee or a beverage. The rest of the breakfast is a self-serve buffet. We enjoyed our stay, but not 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I choose this hotel because of the ratings. I’m not so sure I agree. It’s a nice hotel. But it’s a long ways from the interstate. Front desk was so so. The restaurant was excellent. Lots of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very favorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved how spacious the room was! We were here three days and were quite comfortable. The one thing that was missing was a microwave in the room. We enjoyed the on-site restaurant, too. And... the dog charge is a daily charge. It should just be a one-time charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
The front desk was not able to make us keys to get in to our room. Some system problem. They let us in our room two hours ago. Still no keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hours are 7-10. got there at 9. Out of bacon/sausage. Pretty limited choices especially vegetarian. Rather disappointing, especially for the price. There is a variety better, cheaper breakfast places within a mile or two.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

selina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zoran Ante, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sweet hotel to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, staff, grounds, sufficient parking,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest service was always prompt and helpful. Loved the charm of the hotel and thr room had everything we needed for a week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

ARYN, alexandria

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I booked a specific room and was given a down graded room. When i informed the check in clerk he said i could either upgrade for a fee or cancel my reservation instead of giving me the room i researved. Highly disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Coty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This lodge is fabulous, so welcoming. Rooms are beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025