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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
Tucson resort in Peter Howell with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
The price is SAR 556
SAR 638 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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

Casita Suite

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Spa King

Highlights

Patio
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe One King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

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

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
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 Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

  • El Con Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 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

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

Upscale resort near University of Arizona
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Lodge on the Desert. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site restaurant, Cielos, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Heated pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 101 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cielos

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge on the Desert have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Lodge on the Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lodge on the Desert?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge on the Desert?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lodge on the Desert?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Lodge on the Desert located?

Located in Peter Howell, this resort is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from El Con Mall and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from University of Arizona. Randolph Golf Complex and Reid Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1236 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1733 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1733 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

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort! Just beware that in the evening Tucson changes…. It becomes almost “locked” down! Many places around the resort are closed early and there are a good number of homeless people looking for a handout! There is a QT not far away and they have an “armed” officer that patrols inside for them😢
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff. Southwest feel and look.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

anthony, lake oswego

Liked: Staff & service
Super load AC next to bed. Towels are not soft but will exfoliate. Shower curtain will attach to you while you shower. Great staff and lobby / pool areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My king size room was very nice and spacious, with a jetted tub, shower, small refrig, comfortable bed and nice linens. Employees were all very friendly. The surrounding area is not great for walking or nearby amenities. There was no offer of help with luggage when I arrived; I had to ask for someone to carry my bag up the steep stairs to my room. The front desk seems never to answer the phone, nor do they respond to messages left. When I checked out I was unable to get help with my luggage again. The lock on my door was faulty, making it a huge effort to open the door. They said they would send maintenance to repair but they didn’t. For such a nice hotel in other ways, it’s a shame they don’t offer help with your luggage on check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki, Crown Point

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the 21$ food and beverage credit was deceiving when you had to spend 15$ to use and it’s only good for chips and dip and a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane, Sedona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lighting on property not maintained causing a fall Room not serviced after a request No clean towels received after a request Restaurant charged for “free chips and salsa” from expedia Wait staff poor Used to be one of our favorites No more
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room upgrade and a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Very clean, friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge within the city. My wife and I really enjoyed the pool area and hot tub. Also ate breakfast at the lodge's restaurant which was very good. Most of the patrons staying at the lodge were our age too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Parking was a bit small. But very charming rooms and great for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Aging resort, but good service. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with outdoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, well- kept property, with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nic

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Arizona upscale “motor lodge.” Simple elegance. Good hotel restaurant attached. Consider as alternative to Arizona Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara, SARASOTA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the mattresses need to be replaced. they are lumpy and very uncomfortable. the pillows were mushy. I am dealing with back issues due to this bed and pillow and so are my two much younger children. You cant charge this much for beds that are really bad. most hotels use the beauty rest hospitality bed and those are wonderful. please upgrade this issue. hotel was charming. restaurant was good. location good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would leave a water bottle for first evening that’s about it I was told Expedia did not include vip I have gotten it before I am a repeat stayer at this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VIP access got a drink and chips and Salsa , room was beautiful but bathroom very dated. Loved the feel of the hotel and especially the fireplace in our room and will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Safford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect all around
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024