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4.4 out of 5

"An rare, beautiful property right in Tucson. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 23 May 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star resort near University of Arizona

Peter Howell stay

Your stay at this Peter Howell resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of El Con Mall and Randolph North Golf Course. Randolph Golf Complex and Reid Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

This resort features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the gym and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking.

Deluxe One King Bed Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$139* Per night/room Oct 1 - Oct 2

Casita Fireside Two Queens

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Spa King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Casita Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Lodge on the Desert ratings based on 31 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lodge on the Desert

Everyone (12) Couples (10) Family (7)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from new orleans on Jun 30, 2023

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Jul 20, 2023 by Alexander Almanza / Front Office Manager

Dear April, The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.

5 out of 5
An rare, beautiful property right in Tucson.

Posted by on May 23, 2023

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May 23, 2023 by Alexander Almanza / Front Office Manager

Dear Sandra,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. Indeed, this small boutique is a rare treasure conveniently located in midtown Tucson. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert. Sincerely, Alexander Almanza / Front Office Manager

3 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 10, 2023

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May 2, 2023 by Emma LaPalm

Dear Hugo,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Emma LaPalmDirector of Operations

5 out of 5
It was very quaint and staff was great!!

Posted by on Mar 30, 2023

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Mar 30, 2023 by Christina

Dear Carolyn,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Christina CanezGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from AURORA on Mar 18, 2023

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Mar 20, 2023 by Christina

Dear Dean,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Christina CanezGeneral Manager

4 out of 5
I love the southwest feel of the property and attached restaurant, but the room lightswitch and lack of outlets situation was a bit odd. Our bathroom window is in the neighboring tenants' patio area, so late night drinkers knocked as we were settling in.

Posted by on Mar 14, 2023

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Mar 14, 2023 by Christina

Dear Ronald,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Christina CanezGeneral Manager

4 out of 5
The room was clean and comfortable in size.

Posted by on Jan 10, 2023

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Jan 10, 2023 by Christina

Dear Ashley,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Christina CanezDirector of Operations

1 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 6, 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by , from Huntsville on Dec 21, 2022

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5 out of 5
Such a charming, welcoming place! The in-room fireplace was wonderful, as was the breakfast buffet. The room decor was so appropriate. The shower was fantastic! Clearly, the entire property was somewhat dated, but that just enhanced the pleasantness of my stay. I hope to return next time I'm in Tucson. It suggested the luxury of a bygone era.

Posted by on Oct 31, 2022

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Nov 1, 2022 by Christina

Dear Daryl,The staff and I very much appreciate your taking your time to let us know of your experience at the Lodge on the Desert. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us with the room amenities and the complimentary breakfast buffet.I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge on the Desert.Christina CanezDirector of Operations

Property Features

Lodge on the Desert offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 4543 square feet (422 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Lodge on the Desert. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Tucson resort is smoke free.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4543 sq ft of conference space
  • 422 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1936
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Tucson Station (8.4 km / 5.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Lodge on the Desert offers 101 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tucson resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Memory foam beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Cielos - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.Ā For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.