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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
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Breakfast and dinner served
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Property grounds
Lobby
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
  • Place, El Con Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Standard Casita King | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
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(76 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe One King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casita Suite

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

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 102 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
  • Cooked-to-order 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. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tucson resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 1458 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2032 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - didn't use any of the other amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are incredible and beautiful, the buildings have a strong sense of authenticity and I really liked how the rooms were layed out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

The young lady working at reception wasn’t friendly. She was not welcoming, and had a condescending attitude towards me. The grounds are mostly beautiful and well kept. The restaurant was a bit understaffed. There was one person working the bar, a few tables and making drinks and one young woman as hostess, waiting and serving tables in the main dining room. She was very friendly and the food was good. The room was tidy, but there were several broken tiles. I called the office to let them know. There was much room left for decor improvements. The beds are bit uncomfortable, and I think the a/c wasn’t working properly. I woke up a few times during the night feeling too hot. I tried setting the thermostat as low as I could, and it’d cool down a bit, but I’d wake up to a warm room. This happened about 4 times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very nice and worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Our fave in Tucson

Our favorite place in Tucson. Such beautiful grounds and rooms! So spacious too. Our doodle loved it as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property 10 mins from U of A. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just as described! A great location, great dining option, and the staff was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My family enjoyed our stay, the only thing that was negative is there was a dirty towel hanging in the shower, the shutters were broken next to the bed, and the lotion next to to sink is watery and kind groce. We are simple people so we didn't complain, but just so you know where things can be improved
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great experience! Close to U of AZ campus, quiet and clean casitas with friendly staff. Will be back for Mom’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No bar. No view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Convenient location. Fabulous pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property rates an A. HVAC is an F. Slept with the patio door open both nights as room temp was over 80. Request to get it fixed for the second night was unsuccessful. With the door closed it was a sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property, with lovely grounds. There is a restaurant on sight that has decent food. There are lots of other restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend you stay here for the character and charm. If you like cooke cutter corporate america settings then pass on The Lodge on the Desert. My wife and I loved the history of this unique, tranquil oasis. We booked a suite and were very pleased with our stay. The rooms are filled with character and charm. There are not perfect walls or bathrooms. What you do get is clean and very comfortable. Every room is different. The walking paths from parking to all the rooms is laid out so uniquely with cactus and native plants. We were informed by hotel management that John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Bing Crosby stayed here before. The history of this place is so interesting. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our two day stay. We loved Lodge on the Desert.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Peoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, beautiful casita and quiet. It was a peaceful stay. We stayed in early October. We got to swim, but the water was cold but refreshing. The surrounding areas on the grounds were beautiful with flowers and cactus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025