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Our top choices for Desert Discovery Center hotels

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Estrella at Casino Del Sol

Estrella at Casino Del Sol

Estrella at Casino Del Sol
3.0 star property
Drexel Heights, 12.5 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1171)
"Nice hotel, clean and spacious. "
United States
Jean-Michel
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort
4.0 star property
Drexel Heights, 12.4 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1201)
"Beautiful resort, friendly staff, and the check-in process was super fast."
United States
Jiaxin
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Property amenity
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
4.5 star property
Tucson Estates, 7.5 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Beautiful property with amazing views- room was remodeled and super clean & comfortable. Great dining experience and pools were perfect."
United States
Seann
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3050)
"The room is clean, quiet, great staff. "
United States
Robin
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Property grounds
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson City Center, AZ

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson City Center, AZ

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson City Center, AZ
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1297)
"Everything really nice and comfortable, will be staying again "
United States
Jane
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson City Center, AZ
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
2.5 star property
Menlo Park, 13.8 km from Desert Discovery Center
6.8 out of 10, (1184)
"Todo excelente"
Mexico
Krystel
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers
voco The Tuxon by IHG

voco The Tuxon by IHG

voco The Tuxon by IHG
3.5 star property
Menlo Park, 14 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1046)
"Love this place"
United States
Maria
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
voco The Tuxon by IHG
Lobby sitting area
Comfort Suites At Tucson Mall

Comfort Suites At Tucson Mall

Comfort Suites At Tucson Mall
3.0 star property
14.7 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (651)
"Great stay"
United States
Rocio
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Comfort Suites At Tucson Mall
Front of property
My Place Hotel-Tucson North/Marana/Cortaro, AZ

My Place Hotel-Tucson North/Marana/Cortaro, AZ

My Place Hotel-Tucson North/Marana/Cortaro, AZ
2.0 star property
14.1 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (259)
"Comfortable room, helpful staff, great location."
United States
Amy
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
My Place Hotel-Tucson North/Marana/Cortaro, AZ
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Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown – University

Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown – University

Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown – University
2.0 star property
Midtown, 14.4 km from Desert Discovery Center
6.8 out of 10, (1005)
"No bug's front desk staff was great,huge clean room."
United States
Leevond
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown – University
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Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ

Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ

Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Desert Discovery Center
6.4 out of 10, (1000)
"Spacious room, clean, nice staff. "
United States
Giovanni
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ
Bar (on property)
Unicorn Zebra

Unicorn Zebra

Unicorn Zebra
2.0 star property
Downtown Tucson, 14.6 km from Desert Discovery Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"Very nice, comfortable, great location"
United States
David
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Unicorn Zebra
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Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ

Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ

Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ
2.0 star property
Cortaro, 12.2 km from Desert Discovery Center
6.6 out of 10, (850)
"Reasonable rates, clean room staff very friendly"
United States
mark
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
3.0 star property
Cortaro, 13.6 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"It was a nice hotel to stay at "
United States
Teresa
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham NW Tucson Marana
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson by IHG
2.5 star property
11.9 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Room was clean, bed was comfortable and breakfast was great!"
United States
wade
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson by IHG
Outdoor pool
Super Inn Tucson

Super Inn Tucson

Super Inn Tucson
1.5 star property
17.3 km from Desert Discovery Center
6.6 out of 10, (1742)
"Location "
United States
Frank
Super Inn Tucson
Coffee shop
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
2.0 star property
Cortaro, 12.3 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1111)
"This location has very clean rooms and courteous staff"
United States
Jonathan
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Exterior
Candlewood Suites Tucson by IHG

Candlewood Suites Tucson by IHG

Candlewood Suites Tucson by IHG
2.5 star property
13.1 km from Desert Discovery Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (544)
"I've stayed in many candlewood suites this one so far was the BEST !"
United States
Dominick
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Candlewood Suites Tucson by IHG
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Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
3.0 star property
12.3 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Amber
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
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Best Western Gold Poppy Inn

Best Western Gold Poppy Inn

Best Western Gold Poppy Inn
2.5 star property
Cortaro, 12.2 km from Desert Discovery Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Excelente hotel .. "
Mexico
María del Carmen
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Best Western Gold Poppy Inn
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Top Desert Discovery Center Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great place. "
Jonathan 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

Hotels near other Desert Discovery Center attractions

Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.1/5 (740 reviews)
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
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The highlight of our trip to #tucson #arizona was the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. You'll get to see hundreds of acres of desert, including plants and cacti from both the Sonoran and Mohave desert, similar to what you might find at Joshua Tree National Park. For more information on admission fee and when to visit, check my blog post: https://culturalfoodies.com/2019/12/31/what-to-do-and-where-to-eat-in-tucson-arizona/ We were delighted to find that this was quite literally the only thing in all of Tucson open on Christmas Day! #lifeatexpedia #travel #cacti #desert #arizona #museum #getoutdoors #optoutside
Photo by Lisa A Schmidt
Open Photo by Lisa A Schmidt

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.6/5 (1,252 reviews)
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Desert Discovery Center?
Desert Discovery Center is located in a welcoming area of Tucson known for its array of dining options. You'll find 102 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Desert Discovery Center?
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Desert Discovery Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include La Puerta Azul- Stunning Desert Retreat; Pool/Spa and La Puerta Azul - Stunning Desert Retreat Pool Spa.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Desert Discovery Center?
Expedia has 102 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Desert Discovery Center.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Desert Discovery Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Desert Discovery Center.
What can I see and do near Desert Discovery Center?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and International Wildlife Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sweetwater Preserve and Red Hills Visitor Center. Surround yourself with nature at Tucson Mountains, Golden Gate Loop Trail and Golden Gate Mountain.