Lodge On The DesertvsThe Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Lodge on the Desert and Lodge at Ventana Canyon are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Lodge on the Desert ranks slightly better than Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Lodge on the Desert is ranked #15 in Tucson with praise from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.
Lodge On The Desert
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711-2855
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A charming hacienda-style hotel originally built in the 1930s has gotten a long-awaited face-lift and now offers modern comfort in an old-world setting." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Lodge on the Desert is a unique slice of Tucson, with a 75-plus-year history and an updated look that gives its historic rooms a modern feel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rooms in this gracefully aging 1930s resort are in hacienda-style casitas flanked by cacti and palm trees, and decorated in charmingly modern Southwest style." Full review
Rough Guide
"1930s adobe resort a couple of miles east of downtown, tastefully restored to resemble a Mexican hacienda, with large, comfortable rooms and a good restaurant."
Gayot
"Mature palm trees tower over the swimming pool, and there are lovely views of the Catalina Mountains off to the north."
Jetsetter
"Hacienda-style digs in historic Tucson with a pool, desert gardens and modern American eats." Full review
Frommer's
"The relaxing retreat looks a bit like a Mexican village, with narrow pathways winding between buildings. Guest rooms are in both hacienda-style adobe buildings, tucked amid cacti and orange trees." Full review
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
6200 North Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale resort offers a beautiful and serene setting in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with just 50 units situated on 600 acres." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Ivy-covered hotel with private golf and tennis clubs on 600 acres in the Santa Catalina foothills that offers an intimate scale and a plethora of activities." Full review
Gayot
"Nestled near the base of the Catalina Mountains, this all-suites resort is surrounded by acclaimed golf links and a residential gated community."
Afar Magazine
"The foothills around Tucson are home to some of the best spa-golf-resorts in the U." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Nestled near Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon seems to offer guests everything they could want in a vacation under the Tucson sun." Full review
Frommer's
"When you stay here you feel more like a resident than a hotel guest...accommodations are in spacious suites, most of which have mission-style furnishings, small kitchens, large bathrooms" Full review