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Lodge on the Desert

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Timeless elegance in a vibrant setting

Old-school charm and character define this beautifully maintained resort, offering a serene atmosphere amidst a bustling area. Enjoy large, comfortable rooms with fireplaces, an excellent on-site restaurant, and a stunning pool for ultimate relaxation.

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The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Standard Casita King

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Casita Fireside Two Queens

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

What's nearby

  • Reffkin Tennis Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • El Con Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reid Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hi Corbett Field - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 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, 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and pool
Room features
All 102 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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 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

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 30 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge on the Desert on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$222.75, 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 North Golf Course and Reid Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1436 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in really every way every time we stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, spacious room, great restaurant, fantastic pool and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great staff and nice eatery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old school Arizona hotel. Charming and unique, lovely room would stay here again when in town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, handicapped accessible, cute decor, good restaurant, nice pool
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herschel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable stay. We loved our fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Nice place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very nice and worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Everything was clean and the people were nice. In fact we came back for a 2nd night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room good staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Wonderful food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property 10 mins from U of A. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Casita room was great, and just steps away from the excellent restaurant where we had a ferfect meal with drinks. At all times the staff was professional and friendly. We will definitely be coming back for the hotel and restaurant separately and together.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are incredible and beautiful, the buildings have a strong sense of authenticity and I really liked how the rooms were layed out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a GREAT spot, it's rustic, beautiful grounds, quiet, peaceful. The staff is very nice and the room was amazing. A huge jacuzzi tub for 2 and a fireplace, so spacious the bathroom was gigantic and so was the room. We will return many times in the future, we just loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Relaxing. Restaurant and bar staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge and extremely peaceful. The staff was amazingly kind and helpful, especially Christian. Cielos Restaurant had fantastic drinks and food. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was just as described! A great location, great dining option, and the staff was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely oasis in an otherwise barren location. Once you're inside the hotel grounds it feels like you are somewhere else. Rooms are spacious (though some casita bathrooms are small), it's quiet, the grounds are well kept, and all the staff was friendly and helpful. Great location for soccer tournament at Kino. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy, staff are very pleasant and helpful, architecture is welcoming (Spanish colonial or maybe Mediterranean?). The pool and hot tub are crystal clear and warm even in cool late October. This is becoming our favorite place to stay in Tucson.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025