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Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert – Tucson, AZ
Lodge on the Desert – Tucson, AZ
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Lodge on the Desert

Featuring a restaurant on site, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from The University of Arizona. Guests can relax in a year round outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Featuring a flat-screen TV, each air-conditioned room provides a sitting area with a work desk and coffee-making facilities at the Lodge on the Desert Tucson. A small refrigerator and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobe are included. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at the Lodge on the Desert restaurant. Beer, wine and cocktails are also served. A business center with fax and photocopying services are available at Tucson Lodge on the Desert. Free parking is available. Tucson International Airport is 9 miles from the hotel. Randolph Golf Complex is a 5-minute drive from Lodge of the Desert Tucson.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 2125 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Although we did not eat at the Lodge, we did walk through the restaurant and it was nicely decorated with what looked like a great buffet. The grounds were well cared for and we loved the southwest design of the buildings. The street in front of the lodge was very busy.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great place to stay. High ceiling and beautiful architects.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I was a little grossed out that there was someone else’s trash in the room trash can when we checked in but the front desk insisted that the room was cleaned. Other than that our stay was uneventful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We stay here every trip to Tucson! This place is amazing!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Don't let the out side discourage you this is a true hidden Gem the front desk staff were so courteous and the restaurant staff were just the same. Our room was amazing spacious inviting so comfy. Thanks you we will definitely be back

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    All wonderful staff....grounds are beautiful...book it!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great place to stay. Rooms nice and big. Rooms clean. Stairwells just need to be cleaned better but overall great! Would stay again

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful property!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful atmosphere, pool was very refreshing!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Stayed 3 nights. Had a maintenance issue but they were on it right away. Would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great staff. Clean rooms. Nice restaurant. We would stay here again. Needs a little spiffing up around the pool. Rooms were nice.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Absolutely gorgeous grounds and the staff was lovely with an exceptional bartender as well as food+bev manager. They absolutely made my parents stay and they are still talking about it. Rooms were clean and the layout of the whole place is very charming. Feels isolating and relaxing even though it is in the middle of the city. Definitely coming back!! Pool was fantastic as well. The energy was lovely.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This non-chain hotel has an interesting Southwest style look, and is in a convenient central location. It is an older property, and unfortunately is showing it's age. The grounds are kept up pretty well, but the rooms are badly in need of a refresh and some more modern amenities. The room smelled musty and just didn't feel clean. Found a few insects that had gotten into the room. The bathroom was tiny and had only 1 sink and a severe lack of counter space. Mattress was pretty comfortable, but the pillows were lumpy. No microwave in room, but there was a fridge. The A/C worked well. The pool area was nice, but the pool and spa were both a little dirty. There was sand and leaves in the bottom of the pool and spa. The on-site restaurant was pretty good, with a limited menu. Drinks were strong.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our room was clean and spacious. There were a few things that either weren’t working correctly or not working at all in the first room we were given, but the staff quickly moved us to a different room where things were working. It was nice having a restaurant on site. The hotel is in a good location, close to a lot of things. Our bed did not have fitted sheets and the flat sheet they used kept coming off the bed throughout the night so that made for some restlessness at night trying to put the sheets back in place as they were wrapping around us or we were sleeping on the mattress pad.

Frequently asked questions about Lodge on the Desert

Does Lodge on the Desert have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Lodge on the Desert offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Lodge on the Desert offer parking?
Yes, Lodge on the Desert offers free parking on-site.
Does Lodge on the Desert have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Lodge on the Desert features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Lodge on the Desert have a fitness center?
Yes, Lodge on the Desert features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Lodge on the Desert located, and how walkable is the area?
Lodge on the Desert is located at 306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711-2855. With a Walk Score of 65, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Lodge on the Desert
  • Steward Observatory 2.4 mi
  • University of Arizona 2.6 mi
  • Tucson Convention Center 3.8 mi
  • Davis–Monthan Air Force Base 4.4 mi
  • YAL-1 6.3 mi
  • Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 6.6 mi
  • Convair XC-99 6.6 mi

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