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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
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Bar

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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
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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)
  • 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
(36 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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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Casita King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 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
(11 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 101 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. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

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.

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. 1356 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1895 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real gem in the desert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Grounds were in great shape including pool. Room was big. Front desk and grounds staff were friendly. Because of compound nature of the facility, it felt very safe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everyone is so helpful and kind will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Southern Arizona Charmer

Our 3rd time staying here and enjoyed it once again! We love this charming hotel and all its history! Restaurant was fabulous! Great vibe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the pool and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hidddn gem of a property. Quiet, clean, cute, well-landscaped. Also, dinner on the property was fabulous!!! Pool was small and cute and clean. Loved it! Front desk was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! All the staff we encountered were very friendly. The room was clean, bed was comfortable , pool was clean and it was very quiet. We slept great. We didn’t have time to try the restaurant, maybe next time. My daughter enjoyed all the lizards running around the sidewalks and in the bushes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property is pretty, restaurant on site is pricey but food was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet beautiful property in the heart of Tucson. It is a quintessential Southwestern experience. Strolling thru the property is a gift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimera

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful grounds, charming architecture and rooms (though a bit dark). Latch on door locked me in involuntarily and I had to call for help twice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great property. super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you are on Expedia looking at hotels, there are always so many options and you never really know, particularly on non-brand hotels. However, Lodge on the Desert is a great stay. Its cute, Cielos is wonderful, the ambience is perfect, the bed was super comfortable. So glad I made this choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was beautiful and clean. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is attentive, helpful, and professional. The room is beautiful and the bathroom and shower are perfect! Very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming place. It’s its own little enclave and the rooms are decorated in cozy Southwest style. They have their own gas heaters, which are nice to read by on chilly days. The restaurant is excellent and we enjoyed the soaking pool. The only comment I have was that it was odd to provide this cute little pot for hot water instead of a regular coffee maker. When it comes to coffee, I prefer Modern.The location was perfect for going to the opera.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

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

Highly recommend

I’m not sure if every room has a balcony but ours was fantastic. It really was a great extension to the very generous sized room. It was a shared balcony but it seemed all to ourselves. Coffee and water in the library was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leondre, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025