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Lodge On The DesertvsThe Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Lodge on the Desert. Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa scores 85 with praise from 8 publications like Where, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Lodge On The Desert
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
Jetsetter
Frommer's
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
OysterUpper-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 Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Fodor's Oyster
Star Service Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Where
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's Show All Reviews
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Popular with business travelers and families, this sprawling resort has grand views of the Santa Catalina Mountains above and the city below." Full review
OysterUpscale
"In addition to beautiful surroundings, this upscale resort offers numerous amenities that include three golf courses, five pools, and 10 tennis courts." Full review
Star Service "For leisure guests, the centerpiece is the lagoon-style pool with waterfalls, natural rock landscaping, ponds, a 177-ft sidewinder waterslide and a swim-up bar." Full review
Gayot "Three immense arches greet visitors upon arrival, and the lobby is cavernous with immense picture windows overlooking the mountains."
Afar Magazine "Refined elegance, century old cacti and Santa Catalina mountains create a unique ambience while offering award-winning golf, spa and dining." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Family-oriented Mission Revival resort in the Santa Catalina foothills with over-the-top amenities, such as a 177-foot waterslide, and a celebrated 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course." Full review
Where "Resort guests have access to three nines—Canyon, Hill, Ridge—of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa boasts a backyard worth bragging about." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Sure, this resort in Tucson, Arizona's Sonoran Foothills has the usual golf course (27 holes designed by PGA pro Jack Nicklaus), spa and gourmet dining (four restaurants, to be exact)." Full review
Frommer's "If grand scale is what you’re looking for, this is the place. Everything about the Westin La Paloma is big—big portico, big lobby, big pool area...there are big views." Full review
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Couples should opt for the king rooms (ask for a mountain or golf-course view if you don’t mind spending a bit more).
