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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
Casita Suite
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪7 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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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

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 North Golf Course. Randolph Golf Complex and Reid Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Tucson Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 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 hot 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: 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 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
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. 1492 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 2106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 2106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Oneida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient to Saguaro National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Casita style lodge in Tucson that is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to spend a few nights. It's calm and quiet and the rooms are really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought it was free breakfast so we ate but the food was not good just the typical free food at hotels breakfast, don’t go it’s not FREE and no choices. Loved the big rooms and it was clean. The ladies at the restaurant were nice and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the ambiance and the fire place in the room is an extra special touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was very cozy. The TV was easy to work. Didn’t get in the pool or hot tub but would have if the weather were warmer. The pool area was clean, simple and beautiful. The landscape was exquisite ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was cleaned everyday which was amazing-thank you! The front desk staff were friendly and fun. Very cute place. We had a not so great experience at the bar on our last night. The food took 40 min to get to the table, the bartender never checked in, we had to flag him down anytime we needed anything. The chicken was burned but the bartender never asked how the food was.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avigail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that every thing was close. Food and pool were excellent. I think they should include Breakfast with your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with gorgeous pool and excellent restaurant. Cool vibe and friendly staff. Room had working gas fireplace which we ran all night to heat our room. Loved it. Rooms are large.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds and loved the adobe style spacious rooms. Enjoyed the hot tub and seated deck area off our room to watch the sunset. Loved having the fireplace to take the chill off and enjoyed sitting outside at Cielos for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

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

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upgraded
Because of our Hotels.com membership they upgraded us to a room with a fire place. Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Southwestern hotel
One night visit close to Winterhaven and Tucson Botanical Garden to see Christmas lights. Enjoyed coming back to a room with a fireplace to warm us up. Spacious well appointed room with balcony. Enjoyed their restaurant and breakfast buffet too. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's such a sweet place to stay. I arrived there around noon, and they were happy to accommodate my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther, TUCSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property for a relaxing break. There is plenty of parking and it is a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024