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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
4-star resort near University of Arizona

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

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Spa King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 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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Casita Fireside Two Queens

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Park Place Mall - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.6 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 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

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 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

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. 1357 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1898 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great property. super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you are on Expedia looking at hotels, there are always so many options and you never really know, particularly on non-brand hotels. However, Lodge on the Desert is a great stay. Its cute, Cielos is wonderful, the ambience is perfect, the bed was super comfortable. So glad I made this choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was beautiful and clean. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is attentive, helpful, and professional. The room is beautiful and the bathroom and shower are perfect! Very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming place. It’s its own little enclave and the rooms are decorated in cozy Southwest style. They have their own gas heaters, which are nice to read by on chilly days. The restaurant is excellent and we enjoyed the soaking pool. The only comment I have was that it was odd to provide this cute little pot for hot water instead of a regular coffee maker. When it comes to coffee, I prefer Modern.The location was perfect for going to the opera.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

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

Highly recommend

I’m not sure if every room has a balcony but ours was fantastic. It really was a great extension to the very generous sized room. It was a shared balcony but it seemed all to ourselves. Coffee and water in the library was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leondre, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Conway

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, great cactus gardens, pool and paths to explore. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The patio area had one chair and wasn’t really as pretty as other areas of the Lodge, but for the price it was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Big rooms, good lighting, and friendly staff. Electronics may need updating—older TV, limited internet outlets. Confusing layout. Oils use a few signs to lobby and pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Yuma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pueblo style; restaurant excellent; super quiet, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Nancie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort, pool area quite small, decor outdated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

De Vaughn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little diamond gem in the area. Great room with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time to stay at the Lodge. Great experience. Very clean, quiet and friendly staff. We also enjoyed the restaurant and didn’t have to drive anywhere to eat! Will stay here again!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Duluth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms, grounds, pool and whirlpool are all excellent. It's a very relaxing place to hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginaldo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My husband and I stay her annually for our Anniversary, this was the first trip in 6 years we got a broken whirlpool tub. Unfortunately after a certain time at night no one is available but security guards. The trip was still nice everything is very clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

The ambiance is beautiful i just wished the lodge had better restaurant and bar service to room and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025