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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
Tucson resort in Peter Howell with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Room options

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Spa King

Highlights

Patio
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casita Fireside Two Queens

Casita Fireside Two Queens

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

What's nearby

  • El Con Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 11 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

Upscale resort near University of Arizona
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Lodge on the Desert. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Cielos, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
  • Heated pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool and express check-out
  • A gift shop, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and pool
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 18 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 16.95 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge on the Desert have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge on the Desert?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge on the Desert on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$212.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lodge on the Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lodge on the Desert?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge on the Desert?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lodge on the Desert?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Lodge on the Desert located?

Located in Peter Howell, this resort is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from El Con Mall and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from University of Arizona. Randolph Golf Complex and Reid Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1239 out of 1737 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1737 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1737 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1737 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1737 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

Benny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and there was so much tranquility. I was able to sleep 7 hours with no problem and fall asleep quickly. The comfort of the bedrooms and bed were just absolutely wonderful and the restaurant let’s not forget about that. It was to die for the breakfast was just lick your plate clean good lunch options dinner options you name it. I will absolutely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina, Carlsbad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki, Crown Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice except the VIP amenity, on Expedia it tells you you have a 21$ food credit but at the hotel it’s only chips and dip with a drink but you have to spend 15$ so we had breakfast there and spend 23$ on breakfast but still didn’t receive the chips and dip or even a credit when dining. That needs to be more detailed in the desceiption. So we didn’t even use the two vouchers we had during the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort! Just beware that in the evening Tucson changes…. It becomes almost “locked” down! Many places around the resort are closed early and there are a good number of homeless people looking for a handout! There is a QT not far away and they have an “armed” officer that patrols inside for them😢
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff. Southwest feel and look.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

anthony, lake oswego

Liked: Staff & service
Super load AC next to bed. Towels are not soft but will exfoliate. Shower curtain will attach to you while you shower. Great staff and lobby / pool areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My king size room was very nice and spacious, with a jetted tub, shower, small refrig, comfortable bed and nice linens. Employees were all very friendly. The surrounding area is not great for walking or nearby amenities. There was no offer of help with luggage when I arrived; I had to ask for someone to carry my bag up the steep stairs to my room. The front desk seems never to answer the phone, nor do they respond to messages left. When I checked out I was unable to get help with my luggage again. The lock on my door was faulty, making it a huge effort to open the door. They said they would send maintenance to repair but they didn’t. For such a nice hotel in other ways, it’s a shame they don’t offer help with your luggage on check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki, Crown Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the 21$ food and beverage credit was deceiving when you had to spend 15$ to use and it’s only good for chips and dip and a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane, Sedona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lighting on property not maintained causing a fall Room not serviced after a request No clean towels received after a request Restaurant charged for “free chips and salsa” from expedia Wait staff poor Used to be one of our favorites No more
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room upgrade and a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Very clean, friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge within the city. My wife and I really enjoyed the pool area and hot tub. Also ate breakfast at the lodge's restaurant which was very good. Most of the patrons staying at the lodge were our age too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Parking was a bit small. But very charming rooms and great for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Aging resort, but good service. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with outdoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, well- kept property, with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nic

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Arizona upscale “motor lodge.” Simple elegance. Good hotel restaurant attached. Consider as alternative to Arizona Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara, SARASOTA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the mattresses need to be replaced. they are lumpy and very uncomfortable. the pillows were mushy. I am dealing with back issues due to this bed and pillow and so are my two much younger children. You cant charge this much for beds that are really bad. most hotels use the beauty rest hospitality bed and those are wonderful. please upgrade this issue. hotel was charming. restaurant was good. location good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024