Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Casita Suite
Lobby lounge
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Casita Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Spa King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Casita Fireside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Casita King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Resort in Tucson with an outdoor pool and a 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 a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Lodge on the Desert offers 101 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tucson resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children 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 like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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 accommodations for the cleanliness, comfy beds, and spaciousness
  • 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 center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this resort measures 4500 square feet (418 square meters) 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cielos - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, 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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 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

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 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: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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 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

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 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. 1310 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1822 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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chimal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly, San Mateo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very nice, could have used more power by the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Don't do it!!!!
I rented the room thinking it would be ni e. Two queen beds and a couch. We got there at 4pm the room was freezing and no couch. Thank goodness it had a gas fireplace which we turned up to high to warm the room. Then at 1:30am the room next to us has a fight and there two fldogs are barking for over half an hour!! The next morning we lche k out at 9:50am. And go to the restaurant for breakfast. They tell us we have 7 mins to eat from the buffet as they afe closing. My grand daughters each get a plate as do i. They still charged me full buffett pricing of 55 dollars!!! I will never recommend Lodge in the Desert to anyone!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to book last-minute stay at this lodge for two nights. It was lovely. The place was clean. The staff was friendly. The heated pool and hot tub were lovely and very good shape. My only complaint is I would’ve expected a lodge as lovely as this one,to have good coffee. They need to add more coffee to the pot to make it better. Or just use a higher quality blend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Boone 5269

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In Room Hot tub!! Reservation was not scheduled right, even thought I was as specific as possible with women at desk duty when I call. Upon arrival new desk person informed me of error and made accommodations as for me as best as possible at time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
old style tucson
the grounds are gorgeous. very spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay
Absolutely wonderful accommodations. The pool and hot tub were just the right temperature, and the room was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge on the Desert is very nicely arranged and decorated with plants, green space, pet area, and warm lighting in the evenings. Our room, 106, had a fireplace, very comfy beds, a patio (unfortunately, this one didn't face the north with a view of the mountains), and was very quiet. We ended our day early from the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun festivities, so we had an early dinner at Cielo's, in the complex within walking distance. My husband had the hangar steak with shrimp, which he said was one of the best he's ever had. Very attentive staff; an enjoyable hostess. Our only disappointment, was the tv was not compatible with pay-for-tv stations. At least we couldn't figure if we could get Netflix, or any other one. We'd go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Floyd, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hidden gem in Tucson. Will definitely stay again next time we visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Tucson Gem
Lovely getaway to Tucson, FAB Pool & Hot Tub, the Grounds are Beautiful, Did not eat at the restaurant but everything is lovely and top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty tub
Booked a jacuzzi tub room. Got into the tub after dinner and realized the tub was dirty with a scum ring above the jets. Tried to ignore it and turned on jets. Then something brown started floating on water. Quickly jumped out and showered off the ick. Was too tired to deal with it that night so I let front desk know when I checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024