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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
Tucson resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Nestled near the University of Arizona, Lodge on the Desert offers a serene retreat with a spa tub and heated pool. Unwind in the garden or browse through books at the library. With an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner and free in-room WiFi, this resort is perfect for relaxation.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
$125 nightly
The total price is $144
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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Casita Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casita Fireside Two Queens | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

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 International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 33 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cielos, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (4500 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1936
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Cielos - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 15 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge on the Desert offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lodge on the Desert does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge on the Desert?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Lodge on the Desert?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (17-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Lodge on the Desert and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Lodge on the Desert also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cielos.

What's the area around Lodge on the Desert like?

Lodge on the Desert is in Peter Howell, a short 16-minute walk from El Con Mall. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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Reviews

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (157 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, secure, and conveniently located near rooms. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, nice and clean property, would stay again
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hubicacion y excelente para quedarse
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of our favorite hotels

Really nice place with a great restaurant on site. Rooms are massive and clean. Highly recommend
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, comfortable hotel, very spacious rooms and extremely comfortable bed, lots of room on the property to have a walk or some little privacy
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure!

Always a pleasure! Lovely getaway with a wonderful restaurant, Cielo's.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I LOVE staying here!!! Feels like home and is a true Tucson experience :)
Jessica, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Gem!

This property is such a gem and the price was reasonable. I would definitely stay here again.
Sandra, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable & Nice

The hotel was very quaint and the room was nice. It was the front desk service that left much to be desired.
Tania, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best breakfast, the rooms are quiet, the pool is the perfect size and the staff was quick and respectful.
Misty, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Leondre, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly special grounds and rooms!

This property and the rooms are so beautiful and capture the southwestern aesthetic perfectly! Very comfortable beds, too.
Kara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great restaurant

Cielos is the restaurant was very good. Casita king was spacious. Location is in the middle of Tucson so no lights in the parking at night or security
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing

Very spacious and beautiful room. Very relaxing atmosphere and great pool and spa. Great restaurant and bar on site.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms, top notch staff. We enjoyed our stay here very much.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone is so helpful and kind will stay there again
Frances, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here multiple times, try to each visit to Tucson. Pretty hard to beat the accommodation for the cost.
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at, and we travel a lot. From the hotel it self the way it’s maintained, the staff, restaurant everything about this place is a 10 plus. We will stay here again
Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing hotel. Beautiful grounds at very reasonable price
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My favourite place to stay in Tucson
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Favorite place to stay in Tucson
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property! Great service
heide, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay place to stay
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience here, even in the hot summer months. Very clean facilities and convenient location.
Audrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quiet boutique hotel in area close to U of AZ, wish I had found it earlier!
Becky, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, friendly staff!

Amazing staff, very responsive. Accidentally left my charger in the room after checking out and the manager (Scott) figured out a way to return it to me so I didn't have to go out of my way and come back. Great property, clean rooms, friendly staff, reasonable price. Will be back!
Dianna, 1-night trip