Lodge On The Desert is a resort destination wedding venue in Tucson, United States, hosting 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$22,000 (our estimate).
Lodge On The Desert
Lodge On The Desert is a historic resort set in urban Tucson, with 102 guest rooms ranging from King Rooms and Casita Suites to Deluxe Rooms with fireplaces.
About Lodge On The Desert
Lodge On The Desert is a historic resort set in urban Tucson, with 102 guest rooms ranging from King Rooms and Casita Suites to Deluxe Rooms with fireplaces.
Weddings here can move between indoor and outdoor space, including an outdoor ceremony setting, with meeting and banquet space that holds up to 250 standing guests and accommodates groups from a minimum of 8.
In-house catering covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests, and there is a pool on site plus parking for guests.
The style is relaxed, we estimate, and the property is roughly 20 minutes from Tucson International Airport (TUS) by our estimate.
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Peaceful hotel with nice desert landscaping. The room was spacious and clean. Bed comfortable. I came in the summer and the mini split had trouble keeping up, never getting the room below 80 degrees.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 8 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 102 rooms
- Room types
- 21 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$22,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$85 to US$150 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TUS, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free
Venue highlights
- 102 guest rooms across 21 room types, including Casita Suites and rooms with fireplaces
- Capacity for up to 250 standing guests, with a minimum of 8
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor and outdoor event space
- In-house catering with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TUS · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into TUS.
- Direct line
- (520) 320-2000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 250 standing guests, and the venue also works with smaller groups, with a stated minimum of 8.
Can we have an outdoor ceremony?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and the property has both indoor and outdoor space.
Is catering provided, and can dietary needs be met?+
Catering is in-house, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
Can our guests stay on site?+
Yes. There are 102 rooms, including King Rooms, Suites, Casita Suites, accessible rooms and Deluxe Rooms sleeping up to 4 guests.
How do we get wedding details and pricing?+
Contact the venue at +1 520-320-2000 or info@lodgeonthedesert.com. Wedding information is at lodgeonthedesert.com/weddings and a wedding packet PDF is published on the site. Pricing is quoted in USD and we estimate it is structured per head.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 250 guests
“From an intimate rehearsal dinner with family and out-of-town friends to wedding receptions for up to 250, our associates understand that these special events are all about you.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 8 guests
“Ideally suited for groups from eight to 250, Lodge On The Desert’s facilities combine function with comfort and convenience.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 102 rooms
“Lodge On The Desert, an authentic Old Pueblo experience and Arizona landmark, is a 102-room boutique hotel designed for leisure and business travelers alike.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 21 listed
“Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From intimate rehearsal dinners to large outdoor ceremonies, Lodge On The Desert is the ideal setting for your special day.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Delight your guests with exceptional wedding catering Tucson services, featuring locally inspired dishes crafted by one of the top catering restaurants in Tucson.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free
“Our culinary team specializes in customized catering and can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs to create a personalized dining experience.”
Read the source for dietary optionsParking: Yes
“Yes! Guests at Lodge On The Desert enjoy free on-site parking, making arrivals and departures simple for weddings, banquets, and private events.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Indoor and outdoor areas make for picture-perfect venues for professional or social gatherings.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, relaxed
“Set against the majestic backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, its charming hacienda-style [accommodations](https://lodgeonthedesert.com/rooms.php), lush grounds, and historic charm make it Tucson’s urban oasis and an Old Pueblo masterpiece.”
Read the source for setting