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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
Tucson resort in Peter Howell with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

The price is AED 487
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

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Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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

Casita Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
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 spa tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Casita King

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Arizona Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.2 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 spa 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 the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Heated pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 101 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 16.95 for adults and USD 7.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cielos

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4500 square feet)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 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 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 elevators
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 spa 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–10:00 PM.

Is Lodge on the Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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 Dell Urich Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Lodge on the Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1258 out of 1766 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1766 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1766 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1766 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1766 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

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pawel, EL PASO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem. Will stay again.
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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled 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

Reinemarie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Benny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled 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

Floyd, Sacramento

Traveled 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

Luis

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

8/10 Good

Kamille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed an earlier check in and despite reaching out 4 days ahead, we were told we’d just have to wait and see. I didn’t hear anything, so I called the day before and was told the same thing. They said to call the day of, so I did. Then they told us they couldn’t accommodate us - even though their website said they had several empty rooms that would have accommodated us. It’s a nice place to stay and the staff was fairly friendly, but they definitely don’t accommodate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a villa/abode vibe. The room was large and the view was nice. There's a nice restaurant on the property as well. You're not crammed by neighbors, and for that, it made a quiet stay. Within 7 miles of plenty of dining options & shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Davie

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, quiet, nice room, definitely will stay here next time I am in Tucson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, San Pablo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that there is live music at Cielo's. I appreciate that the property is pet friendly. I had a wonderful experience and would much recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Los Angeles

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The true Old Pueblo charm in the middle of the city was a real find. My room was very large and very homey in a Southwestern desert kind of way, which I loved. The Cielos restaurant was surprisingly good, comfortable, and my margaritas were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location-safe, small property, clean, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was above our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024