Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Casita Suite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge

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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Spa King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Resort in Tucson with outdoor pool and restaurant
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 Access to hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Lodge on the Desert offers 101 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tucson resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Lodge on the Desert's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of El Con Mall. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 5 minutes by car from University of Arizona and 7 minutes from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Lodge on the Desert offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to 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 centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this resort measures 4500 square feet (418 square metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cielos – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

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 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

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
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 16.95 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 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. 1320 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1835 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic Hacienda style architecture
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the architecture and ambience. Key entry system was down when we arrived which was disappointing but was dealt with fairly soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, very charming property. Very friendly and professional staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous stay
There was a plumbing issue so we were moved to another room that wasn't as nice as the one we had originally. However, we still had a fabulous stay. This is still the only hotel that we will stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed during the 1st week of November 2024 and the hotel room, grounds, and restaurant were all lovely. The room was spacious and clean. The buildings fit the desert theme perfectly. We ate breakfast at the restaurant, which was delicious. The staff members were friendly and helpful. I thought from the pictures that this lodge was in a more secluded area, from the online pictures, but it is right in the middle of a city. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk person didnt answer the phone, i walked to the desk and he was ignoring the phone and playing on his phone. When i walked into the lobby, there was a woman in the lobby waiting to be helped, the front desk person was just out of sight playing on his phone ignoring her. I walked into the gift shop and could see him sitting there ignoring her. Only after i saw him sitting there did he respond to us.when i confronted him, he says he was working on his website.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Robin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet-friendly property with multiple buildings set among walkable gardens with citrus trees and cacti. Dinner menu features regional cuisine. Full breakfast buffet includes hot and cold choices. This was third time staying here and will do so again. Highly recommend Lodge on the Desert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

I have stayed at this property every year, and have enjoyed my stay, but there is no longer complimentary breakfast. It's not worth the money they now charge for food, and when Expedia says you get $21 in food and beverage credit, this is wrong. You receive chips and salsa and a drink. The pool and hot tub are warm and great. This is a good value and great place to stay in Tucson, but the lack of amenities once provided is disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful grounds
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was well kept and quaint. Not in the best part of town but a nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 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