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Lodge on the Desert

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Casita Fireside Two Queens

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

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Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Casita Suite

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

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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)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 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

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
  • Buffet 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 buffet 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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 17.95 to 27.95 for adults and USD 8.95 to 8.95 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 27.95 for adults and USD 8.95 to 8.95 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

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. 1498 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 2079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2079 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my favorite place to stay in Tucson. The property is set up like individual, southwest casitas with a few rooms sharing their own outdoor courtyard. The rooms are large, feeling more like a studio apartment than a hotel and have rustic feel to them. The bed was super comfy and the towels are even thicker than most places I stay for business - such a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoran, Pittsburgh

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Tucson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were very friendly! The breakfast offerings could be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tadj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
$20 a plate for what at a Best Western is free seems steep for the breakfast buffet. No room service was a drag. Very little privacy, our patio was at the entry to the restaurant, so hotel and restaurant guests were constantly walking by. But the room, fireplace, and spa were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! The only missing was a microwave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room. Beautiful setting. Terrific dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been staying at the Lodge for years. Great property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice overall - very “resort-y”. It is fenced, has its own parking, restaurant, hot tub, pool - i.e. everything if you aren’t planning to leave the property premises. We were first time visitors in Tucson and really hoped to spend some time “downtown”. The property was advertised as being 1.2km from downtown, but it’s not really. It’s more like 3 miles or an 11mins drive. There’s a bus (no. 8) that takes you into downtown but it’s a 30 mins travel, albeit free - or of course there’s the rideshare options but it’s not walkable - which was disappointing fo us. The room was nice and spacious but nothing that a popular hotel chain wouldn’t provide besides a bath robe and a double sink in the bathroom. In our room we had a bath and a shower but the bath plug was either missing or broken because we couldn’t fill up the tub. We also had a safe in the room which we tend to use in other hotel but in this one it wasn’t working. And disappointingly we only got provided one bath robe when the room was booked as a double bed with 2 guests. One of the towels was also a little dirty (not awful but noticeable). We are genuinely curious as to what makes this hotel so wonderful. Maybe we just had an exceptionally unlucky experience and we didn’t bother raising it with the hotel staff because we only stayed one night (we wanted to stay in a nice downtown hotel for one night).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tap continuously dripped which was annoying at night. Sink was also stained and oxidized, gave the impression it was not clean. Our first room we checked into had a broken thermostat and smelled bad, they switched our room with no problem. Second room the door broke and they had to come reset it. Will not stay again but it was fine overall. Pool was cute and landscaping was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room needs a good going over. Needs to be detailed out with fresh paint. The bathroom has decades of calcium build-up in the shower. Shower head needs immediate replacement. Housekeeping ignored do not disturb sign and made bed,etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful and clean! We loved the fireplace and how spacious the room was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The room was large with a cozy fireplace. We also loved the on site restaurant. The only downside was over our three night stay, our room was not cleaned once! Even after I asked the front desk person on day two at the front desk, we only got towels delivered. I asked the next day if someone could come and clean our room and someone showed up with a trash bag as I proceeded to empty our trash cans into the bag as they stood at our door. They really dropped the ball in that respect. Otherwise, I would love to stay there again the next time I visit Tucson.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Tucson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was Fabulous and the Staff Awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025