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Lodge on the Desert

4.0 star property
Tucson resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Nestled near the University of Arizona, Lodge on the Desert offers a serene retreat with a spa tub and heated pool. Unwind in the garden or browse through books at the library. With an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner and free in-room WiFi, this resort is perfect for relaxation.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is CNY1,016
CNY1,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Why we love this property

Pool perfection
The resort's outdoor pool area features luxurious pool loungers and stylish umbrellas for shade. A hot tub adds extra relaxation to the aquatic escape.
Gourmet spots on site
This resort satisfies cravings with a full-service restaurant and stylish bar. Morning warriors fuel up with a generous buffet breakfast.
Sleep in luxury
This resort pampers guests with memory foam mattresses and premium bedding. Bathrobes await for the ultimate comfort experience after a day of leisure.

Room options

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

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Casita Fireside Two Queens | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

What's nearby

  • El Con Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Randolph North Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 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 International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 33 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

When you stay at Lodge on the Desert, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cielos, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 102 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1936
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 15 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lodge on the Desert does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge on the Desert?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Lodge on the Desert?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (17-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Lodge on the Desert and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Lodge on the Desert also has a picnic area and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Lodge on the Desert?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cielos.

What's the area around Lodge on the Desert like?

Lodge on the Desert is in Peter Howell, a short 16-minute walk from El Con Mall. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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Lodge on the Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Breakfast
Food
Bathroom
Fireplace
Bed
Location
Ambience

What guests liked

  • The pool area was described as peaceful, clean, and perfect for unwinding, with many guests enjoying its relaxing atmosphere. (98 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (157 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered excellent meals and drinks with great service. (49 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

room was clean and beautiful and the staff was outstanding.
James, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, we will be back.
Rolf, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have been staying at the Lodge for years. Great property and location.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and hotel location
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place & a nice location. Picturesque hotel with clean spacious rooms.
Louis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was absolutely beautiful; our rooms were spotless and so cozy. We will definitely be coming back soon!
Iris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my favorite place to stay in Tucson. The property is set up like individual, southwest casitas with a few rooms sharing their own outdoor courtyard. The rooms are large, feeling more like a studio apartment than a hotel and have rustic feel to them. The bed was super comfy and the towels are even thicker than most places I stay for business - such a treat.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms. Comfy beds. Great location.
Karla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint place, friendly staff. Will absolutely stay here on next family trip
Terri, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room clean private environment.
Jeannine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful. Room was huge and cozy. It was quiet and relaxing. Id recommend to anyone.
margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay as usual
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, nice and clean property, would stay again
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Aurita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our fave in Tucson

Our favorite place in Tucson. Such beautiful grounds and rooms! So spacious too. Our doodle loved it as well.
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great experience! Close to U of AZ campus, quiet and clean casitas with friendly staff. Will be back for Mom’s weekend!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly, incredible staff great food recommend anyone!!
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful, exotic place. Absolutely loved the setting with the beautiful desert landscaping and cottages grouped together.
Ali, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We always stay at LOTD when visiting Tucson. We subtracted a point for this stay because the water couldn't get hot for the shower. That was a brisk wake-up!
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the meal and drinks at Cielo’s
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of our favorite hotels

Really nice place with a great restaurant on site. Rooms are massive and clean. Highly recommend
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Restaurant was great. I especially loved the enchiladas. Different (and better) than any I’ve had anywhere, and I’ve lived all over the country, currently in San Antonio.
Brad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Restaurant was delicious, good wine options. It was quiet ans we enjoyed the pool innthe evening. The grounds are beautiful
Terra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place for someone who wants a Southwest experience.
Kristin, 1-night trip