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Lodge on the Desert

Property class: 4
Tucson resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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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 travellers love the pool and comfortable beds.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Why we love this property

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.
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.
Sleep in luxury
This resort pampers guests with memory foam mattresses and premium bedding. Dressing gowns await for the ultimate comfort experience after a day of leisure.

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Standard Casita King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of mountains through a sliding door.

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, and a TV.

Casita Fireside Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a fireplace.

Deluxe Spa King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds.

Casita Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a fireplace.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a potted plant.

Casita King

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 8

Room

  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Map
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

What's nearby

  • Reffkin Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Con Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Randolph Golf Complex - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Reid Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hi Corbett Field - 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

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Lodge on the Desert

  • 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 travellers 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
    • 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
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 18 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Co-working 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 at reception
  • 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 centre
  • 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

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 17.95 to 27.95 for adults and USD 8.95 to 8.95 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night

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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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 that you 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 18 kg 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 on-site 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 such as hiking and mountain biking, and practise 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 on-site restaurant, Cielos.

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

Lodge on the Desert is a short 16-minute walk from El Con Mall and 11 minutes' walk from Reffkin Tennis Center. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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