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Cleaning Policy: Columbia Hospitality partners with Ecolab to launch Columbia Clean. This program spans across Columbia Hospitality's managed properties. We are thrilled to partner with Ecolab to offer Columbia Clean as it builds on the best practices and protocols we've always had and have been enhancing over the last several months.-Utilizing highly-effective and environmentally-friendly Ecolab cleaning products to clean and disinfect throughout the property. -Increasing the frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting high touch, high traffic areas at every property, such as light switches, door handles, remotes, elevator buttons, thermostats, and more-Increasing the frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting culinary tools and kitchen work areas, along with team members wearing personal protective equipment,sanitizing POS systems between use and more. -Enhancing cleaning and sanitation standards throughout guestrooms, event spaces, common areas, meeting and event spaces, and amenities.
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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 1249 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- Free complimentary breakfast
- The Avg. Group Discount is 27.9%!
- Gym is available on property
- 100 rooms in property
- Check-out: Noon
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 12 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Mission San Xavier del Bac Old Tucson Studios Reid Park Zoo The University of Arizona-Biosphere 2 Trail Dust Town Nogales - South of the Border and Tubac Artist Colony Bisbee/Tombstone Tubac/Tumacacori Mission Cultural Venues/Performing Arts Arizona Opera Arizona Theatre Company Ballet Arizona The Fox Tucson Theatre Tucson Symphony Orchestra Museums Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Center for Creative Photography De Grazia Gallery in the Sun International Wildlife Museum Titan Missile Museum Tubac Center of the Arts Tucson Children's Museum Tucson Museum of Art University of Arizona Museum of Art Nature Colossal Cave Mountain Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Sabino Canyon Recreational Area Saguaro National Park East Saguaro National Park West Tohono Chul Park Tucson Botanical Gardens Shopping Casas Adobes Plaza Fourth Avenue Merchants Association La Encantada Maingate Square Old Town Artisans Plaza Palomino St. Philip's Plaza The Kaibab Courtyard Shops
Map Location of Lodge on the Desert
Verified Reviews of Lodge on the Desert
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Love this quiet gem in Tucson."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I have stayed at this hotel quite a few times and each time am please with the spaciousness of the rooms and the friendly staff. It is very quiet and peaceful.
Erin S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Aug-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 13 to Thu Aug 15 2019 at a $103.68 average nightly rate. 
"Services were good."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Services were good and nice place to stay with beautiful gardens.
Michael J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
25-Apr-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 22 to Tue Apr 23 2019 at a $114.48 average nightly rate. "Services were good, just had a bad customer of next room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Services were good, but just had a bad customer of next room. Badly made a TV noise and 5~6 people kept talking at midnight.
Michael J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
25-Apr-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 22 to Tue Apr 23 2019 at a $114.48 average nightly rate. "Services were good but had a bad experience with next room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Every cleaning crews and service members were all good but had a bad experience with next room customer which had to report to the front desk, about they were making TV noise and 5~6 people keep talking, in and out of the room until 2:30 am. After I reported (1:15 am) and security personnel came up, told them about it, but lasted more than hour longer. My husband and I have never had this kind of experience and it was like a nightmare. Again, hotel services were good.
Michael J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Apr-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 19 to Mon Apr 22 2019 at a $155.22 average nightly rate. "Nice Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff were personable and friendly. The grounds were well kept. Our room was great and the bed and pillows very comfortable. Would definitely go back.
Krista R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Mar-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 23 to Sun Mar 24 2019 at a $144.46 average nightly rate. Property Description
Lodge On The Desert, an authentic Old Pueblo experience and Arizona landmark, is a 100-room boutique hotel designed for leisure and business travelers alike. Situated on five acres in Midtown Tucson, set against the majestic backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, its charming hacienda-style accommodations, lush grounds, and historic charm make it Tucson's urban oasis and an Old Pueblo masterpiece.Whether looking for a romantic night out or a casual happy-hour meet-up, locals and visitors to Tucson both enjoy the contemporary cuisine and relaxed vibe of Cielos. Guests can dine on Southwestern-inspired dishes and cool down with our award-winning margarita.Lodge On The Desert offers guests a unique taste of the Old Pueblo to suit each traveler's preference and style. Guests can choose between the vintage charm of the historic Casita rooms or the more modern Deluxe rooms which offer a tasteful Southwest décor. Our daily complimentary Lodge breakfast is included with each stay.Guests visiting Lodge On The Desert enjoy the following amenities:Simmons® BeautyRest Black™ Beverly Hills™ Plush memory foam beddingLuxury linensTerry-lined bathrobesCoffee makerMini refrigeratorThe Roam Collection bath amenitiesComplimentary Lodge breakfastPet-friendly accommodationsComplimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotelHeated saltwater swimming poolWhirlpool spaContemporary, seasonal cuisine, classic craft cocktails, and patio dining at CielosFitness center open daily 6am to 10am, including a treadmill, elliptical, universal weight station, and moreOffsite laundry service24-hour business center
Green Sustainability
Environmental conservation is an important element of Lodge on the Desert’s mission and vision. The hotel embraces green practices across all departments, acknowledging that environmentally-friendly initiatives are responsible as well as economically beneficial.Eco-conscious cleaning products throughout property, including laundry100% recycled and 80% post-consumer public area and guestroom paper productsGreen stays for guests include offering water saving options for sheets and towelsRecycle program for guestroom magazinesCFL lighting in most areasLow-flow toilets and showerheadsFeatured in all Lodge on the Desert guestrooms are William Roam bath products. All products in The Roam Collection contain a unique blend of antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals and are American made. All packaging has been sensibly produced with post-consumer resin and cartons are made from 100% recycled paper.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00PM |
| Check Out: | Noon |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 100 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 99 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 73 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 26 |
| Suites: | 10 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 12 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 11348 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 200 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 4.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 2:00PM-10:00PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Lounge at the heated salt pool by day and spend evenings relaxing in front of large outdoor corner stone fireplace and two spacious ramadas — one featuring an outdoor hot tub. Pool open 24 hours a day / 365 days a year. | |
| Ownership: | Lodge Partners LLC |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: All reservations require a credit card at the time of booking to guarantee the room.Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival to receive a refund.Reservations cancelled after 24 hours prior to arrival will be charged for the first night | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% Estimated revenue |
| Total Taxes: | 12.05% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $4.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.70% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 8.70% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 100.00 Per Function (plus tax) |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 75.00 Per Function (plus tax) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 17.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 24.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 27.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 38.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 48.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 9.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 50.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 3.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.00 Per Item |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Tucson International Airport - 7 miles
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Plated complimentary Lodge breakfast included with each stay. Chef Miguel Angel Heredia has a rotating selection each morning offering guests a hot or cold option that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Dogs are welcome at Lodge on the Desert in our Casita Kings and Casita Fireside Double Queens for a nonrefundable $25 fee per pet, per stay. Dog-friendly rooms are limited and subject to availability; advance reservations are required. Etiquette waiver must be signed upon check in.
Parking Info
Complimentary self parking. Approximately 200 spaces available.
Internet / WiFI
All guestrooms & public areas offer complimentary access to Wi-Fi
Cleaning Policies
Columbia Hospitality partners with Ecolab to launch Columbia Clean. This program spans across Columbia Hospitality's managed properties. We are thrilled to partner with Ecolab to offer Columbia Clean as it builds on the best practices and protocols we've always had and have been enhancing over the last several months.-Utilizing highly-effective and environmentally-friendly Ecolab cleaning products to clean and disinfect throughout the property. -Increasing the frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting high touch, high traffic areas at every property, such as light switches, door handles, remotes, elevator buttons, thermostats, and more-Increasing the frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting culinary tools and kitchen work areas, along with team members wearing personal protective equipment,sanitizing POS systems between use and more. -Enhancing cleaning and sanitation standards throughout guestrooms, event spaces, common areas, meeting and event spaces, and amenities.
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Lodge on the Desert
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both group prices and the lowest online individual rates our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The lowest group/meeting discount shown is 46.6% in June 2019 and the highest average individual rate is $314 in the month of February 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Lodge on the Desert in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Lodge on the Desert
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Lodge on the Desert.
Feel free to use the Lodge on the Desert meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Tucson event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Palm Room | 51 x 30 x 11 | 1530 | --/150 | 80 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25/-- | 200 | 200 | 10 |
Close This Palm RoomBeautiful space over looking the Palm Lawn, with windows and french doors, built in sound system. Flexible for meetngs or events. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1530 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 51 x 30 x 11 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 0 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $250.00 USD Full Day Rental: $500.00 USD Evening Rental: $500.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $500.00 USD 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service  | ||||||||||||
| Catalina Room | 34 x 28 x 9 | 952 | --/40 | -- | 40 | 10 | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 50 | 70 | 4 |
Close This Catalina RoomThe Catalina Room is the orginal historic hacienda, non traditional meeting / event space truly unique with spectacular views with a fireplace. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 952 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 28 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 15 Columns: 3 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $150.00 USD Full Day Rental: $300.00 USD Evening Rental: $300.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $300.00 USD 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service  | ||||||||||||
| Fireplace Rooms | 45 x 16 x 10 | 720 | --/40 | 20 | 20 | 8 | -- | 20 | --/-- | 40 | 40 | 2 |
Close This Fireplace RoomsThe beautiful historic Fireplace room is a private room contected the Lodge on the Desrt Restaurant. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 16 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 0 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $75.00 USD Full Day Rental: $150.00 USD Evening Rental: $150.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $150.00 USD 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service  | ||||||||||||
| Board Room | 23 x 9 x 10 | 207 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Board RoomThe Board Room is conveniently located in the New Hacienda Building which houses the Front Desk and Library. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 207 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 23 x 9 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $50.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service  | ||||||||||||
| Library | 27 x 12 x 10 | 324 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 20 | -- |
Close This LibraryThe Library is comfortably furnished with southwestern decor displaying orginal works of art and antiques. Cozy intemate space. Room Type: Lobby Total Size: 324 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 12 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service  | ||||||||||||
| Palm Lawn | 105 x 51 x 0 | 5355 | --/175 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 200 | -- | 10 |
Close This Palm LawnThe Palm Lawn is centrally located, over looking the Hacienda pool and the Santa Catalina Mountains Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 5355 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 105 x 51 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
| Hacienda Lawn | 30 x 27 x 0 | 810 | --/60 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 80 | -- |
Close This Hacienda LawnThe Hacienda Lawn is secluded within the new Hacienda structures just off the Hacienda pool Room Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 810 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 27 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
| Pool Side | 21 x 9 x 0 | 189 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 25 | -- |
Close This Pool SidePool side enjoy the Kiva fireplace and soothing sound of flowing water from the copper and tile water features Room Type: Pool Deck Total Size: 189 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 9 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service    | ||||||||||||
| Chefs Table | 0 x 0 x 0 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Chefs TableRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
| Fireplace Room | 45 x 16 x 10 | 720 | --/-- | -- | 35 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 30 | -- |
Close This Fireplace RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 16 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
| Poolside | 21 x 9 x 0 | 189 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 25 | -- |
Close This PoolsideRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 189 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 9 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
| Palm Patio | 22 x 16 x 0 | 352 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 25 | -- |
Close This Palm PatioRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 352 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available 25% discount on room rental if you spend over $1000.00 on food and beverage service | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Lodge on the Desert
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Lodge on the Desert have?
There are 100 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Lodge on the Desert?
Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Lodge on the Desert?
Plated complimentary Lodge breakfast included with each stay. Chef Miguel Angel Heredia has a rotating selection each morning offering guests a hot or cold option that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients.
What parking is available at Lodge on the Desert?
Complimentary self parking. Approximately 200 spaces available.
How much does internet cost?
All guestrooms & public areas offer complimentary access to Wi-Fi
Is there a gym at Lodge on the Desert?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Lodge on the Desert?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Lounge at the heated salt pool by day and spend evenings relaxing in front of large outdoor corner stone fireplace and two spacious ramadas — one featuring an outdoor hot tub. Pool open 24 hours a day / 365 days a year..
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