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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Property grounds
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, Reffkin Tennis Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Con Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Standard Casita King | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Casita Fireside Two Queens | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Casita Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Suite

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

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 a 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. Tempur-Pedic 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 offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a 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 Reffkin Tennis Center. 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 a 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 cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

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 20 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 20 per night

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. 1498 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2095 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful grounds, comfy bed and great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Clean, older hotel . Beds are comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, adorable rooms, and really good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and landscaping. Room was clean and nice; staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel with old style charm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with plenty of amenities. Staff were accommodating, the pool is incredible, and it was just a calm, serene place to refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamales at the restaurant were the BEST!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the casita with 2 rooms, the beds are wonderful. Staff are so nice and the facilities were beautiful. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Wonderful charming back in time desert vibe to our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was beautiful. Building’s & landscape were lovely & the convenience of a restaurant was great & appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Friendly staff. Room was perfectly clean and very comfortable. Near the Locale restaurant that was very good. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor pool was great! Need some more cleaning in the water though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super welcoming and made us feel si zen from our arrival to the hurting moment of leaving the casita. Super nice environment to stay and dinner was amazing from the quality of our food to the awesome smiling and courteous service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location an oasis in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautifully kept. It felt like a botanical garden. Excellent restaurant, Cielo's, on site. Pool and hot tub were small but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Staff was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! I know it’s older, but would be amazing if they had a gym
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoran Ante

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sweet hotel to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast and excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, superior bathroom layout and function, comfortable bed, very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great restaurant, although long wait even with reservations, but was worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very favorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

a very cozy, walkable campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026