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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
4-star resort near University of Arizona

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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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly

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Map
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

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

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

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

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 area

Tucson

Peter Howell stay.Your stay at this Peter Howell resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of El Con Mall and Randolph Golf Complex. Reid Park and Zocalo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Con Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

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

4-star resort near University of Arizona
Lodge on the Desert offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this resort measures 4500 square feet (418 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Lodge on the Desert. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tucson resort is smoke free.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1936
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 1236 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1733 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

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Front desk staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming and beautiful place to stay. The grounds are beautiful and our room was lovely. The staff are friendly and overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast at resteraunt, nice room, and great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lodge on the Desert is Great!
We stayed here again since it is peaceful and the rooms are nice. Our daughter was moving back to U of A so that's why we made the trip out. It would be good to have an extra blanket in the closet because it can get cold with the air on (so if my husband likes it freezing, I can at least layer). No blankets and the summer covers were super thin. That was the only issue. By far the best hotel we've stayed at in the area and we will book again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sapphire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great room, definitely felt a bit dusty but overall good room. You are in the middle of town so going out to do things was not a far drive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property felt like an all inclusive getaway. Very happy, will absolutely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love all the cactus plants around the property. Rooms are so spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the Lodge on the Desert. Absolutely gorgeous! The only complaint I had was-no microwave. I requested one but I guess they didn't have one to spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short, but good stay, but there was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy this quaint boutique hotel. It's conveniently located in central Tucson. It's east to get to from the airport. It has a nice restaurant with great food. It's not a big resort that is overly populated. They offer great service and I love the adobe style decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with nice updates. We stay here every time we’re in Tucson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keary

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the classic SW beauty of this property, and have always had a good experience with the staff, the little bar/restaurant area, and the beautiful accommodations (comfortable beds and a truly exceptional shower). Our feedback from this visit is that, at least in our room (the 150-160 block), the A/C was not nearly up to the task of taming a 100 degree Arizona summer night (We had previously only visited this property in the winter months and hadn't even considered that). We made do, but had to move the bed across the room to be closer to the A/C. If you're an older or more temperature-sensitive guest, I'd recommend the property when the daytime weather is in the high 80's or lower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024