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

Room options

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 | Bathroom

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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Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tucson

Peter Howell stay.With a stay at this Peter Howell resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Reffkin Tennis Center and 2 miles (3 km) of El Con Mall. Randolph Golf Complex and Randolph North Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 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. 1375 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1899 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

SHERRY, Henderson

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Super Cute Hotel

There was a super cute restaurant on premises we enjoyed aome drinks and food. The door jammed multiple times and lamp cords were frayed due to being really old. Even though the hotel itself was run down, but the quaint environment make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Would definitely return. Very attractive and comfortable. Nice pool and hot tub and Cielo is a great restaurant for breakfast at the beginning of the day and drinks after.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and grounds were absolutely beautiful and comfortable but there was no working USB port and the mini fridge was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Novato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here regularly when in Tucson. The walled parking area is particularly safe and quiet. Note that because the property consists of a number of individual historic buildings, there are no elevators for second-floor rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here ad would stay here again when visiting Tucson
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Well maintained, employees helpful, plantings well done and strolling paths
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Southwestern style and nice sized rooms. Convieny located for anccess to Tucson attractions Unfortunately no microwaves in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucia, North Attleboro

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it needs updating and is outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Orleans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and furnishings, great staff and service. Very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was good. The area is a bit sketch but property seemed adequately secure and had walls surrounding it, yet we did have gas stolen from our non locking gas tanks each night of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niknam, portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean roomy and nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025