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Riviera Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Located close to Tucson Mall and University of Arizona, Riviera Motor Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Double Room, Separate Seating Area, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Miracle Manor, a neighborhood in Tucson, is home to Riviera Motor Lodge. Tucson Museum of Art and Fox Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Tucson Botanical Gardens and Old Tucson Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Arizona Stadium. Visit our Tucson travel guide
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515 W MIRACLE MILE, Tucson, AZ, 85705

What's nearby

  • A fountain, a palm tree, and a building with a red roof.
    University of Arizona
    6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Shonto Trading Post
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tucson Indoor Sports Center
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • 4th Avenue
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tucson Mall
    8 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center
    5 min drive
  • Tucson Station
    9 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    15 min walk
  • El Güero Canelo Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    16 min walk
  • Nevada Smith's Saloon
    12 min walk

About this property

Riviera Motor Lodge

  • Motel near Tucson Mall
  • Located close to University of Arizona and Tucson Museum of Art, Riviera Motor Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Riviera Motor Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a government-issued photo ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Riviera Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riviera Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riviera Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Riviera Motor Lodge located?

Located in Miracle Manor, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tucson Mall, University of Arizona, and Tucson Museum of Art. Fox Theatre and Tucson Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riviera Motor Lodge Reviews

4.8

5.4

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

4.8

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

on the cheap

just need to stay within a budget, has all the basics.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Economical stay in Tucson

The stay was good, but I would recommend that the doorbell by the office be repaired. When I arrived, I ended up calling since the office was dark and it appeared the doorbell did not work. There are upgrades that could be made to the room's ceiling, outlets (the only place I could plug in laptop was by the bathroom sink), etc. but overall it was an economical, comfortable stay. It appears that many of the people that stay there are long-term residents as opposed to travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A vintage no-frills motor hotel. The rooms are quiet because the walls between them are brick, not wallboard. Our room was clean. The manager was accommodating and friendly. If you'd rather not pay hundreds for a "Free" breakfast and a Keurig in every room, this is your place. We'll definitely stay there again if we travel to Tucson again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to check in and I was informed that I had to pay a $100 CASH ONLY deposit. This is complete BS. If llI was informed of this, I never would have booked the reservation for this piece of crap property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a getaway location...

Checked in Monday evening. Met by manager in parking lot as I pulled in. Showed me the room which was so-so (I only needed a place to rest my head after a 6 hr motorcycle ride) Went back to the office and told me "$20 cash key deposit, check out 9AM" The room was just OK: Room itself was "clean" (no dirt), bathroom so-so: toilet and sink worked but don't use the shower- ceiling looks moldy. Kitchen: fridge worked, microwave also but had cockroaches running around inside... I dont open the bed anymore, I bring my own bedding cover. but the bed was firm...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was quick. Property was clean, quiet, and owners were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attendant did not honor my valid Expedia reservation. He claimed he didn't have it.... he wanted $70 for the room and so I walked away. He obviously using the app to squeeze extra money from unsuspecting people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

RCMoeur

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but rough around the edges (paint on walls doesn't match), older furnishings, new big flat screen TV, music from venue next door can be easily heard in room (bad was good, but I needed sleep). Other than the band, it suited my modest needs satisfactorily, but may not be for those who want something fancier.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Krssy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They wouldn't let get the room after I paid for it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2230 is too late

I couldn't check in and stay there because they were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If i had realized location would of never booked

Didn't get to stay wouldn't let me check in until my boyfriend got off to give id. Wants $50 in cash for a room key. And this hotel is located in the hourly area of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When arriving was told they didnt have a room even tho i had confirmation for a room then when contacted by agent they told them reservation wasnt honored because of the amount of people which was just me and one other person. And when contacted by agent they arent anwering.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

The cockroach hotel big cockroaches everywhere, pictures on the web are from when it was new 200 years ago, total dump wouldn't stay there again for free, we left a day early could sleep there another night and once you check in no refunds or we would of left right away, aweful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Not the best

Owner was helpful but very stern when expressing thinga he didnt want done at his hotel (almost to the point of insinnuating that we may be a certain type of people he has trouble with) other then that the rooms are old and very out dated. Rented us a room with two bedrooms and made sure we knew to not use other room for any reason. And although he knew there was no hot water to the room he didnt offer any kind of refund for the inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OSHA violation Museum

I travel extensively for business I stay in a lot of different types of hotels this was by far the worst hotel I attempted to stay in. The owner operator on duty was the rudest person I've ever dealt with in the service industry. The conditions at the property should be reported to OSHA it is a complete an utter failure at the hospitality business. In fact I'm glad I got this email cuz it reminded me I'm going to contact local code enforcement to pay a visit. There was Bob wire wrapped around the bench in front of the check in office that I nearly cut myself on and when I asked about it the manager said they put it there so homeless people don't sleep on it disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kennie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

Here’s the thing. You want a clean, comfortable bed, a toilet, and a shower? They got it. You want anything else? Not so much. The pictures on the website are from at least 20 years ago. The rooms are run down, the strip club down the street is par for the neighborhood, and at least the bar stops playing live music by 11 on Friday night. The kitchen is a disaster area and there’s a sheet over the couch. Towels are threadbare and the soap is a sliver. The sheets have holes in them. The carpets are stained and the door has a toy lock.
The fridge door is open because it’s broken
Two of these on separate bedrooms. The best part of the place.
Everything in here works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business

SUCKED DONT STAY THERE
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

It was fine for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible! Horrible! Horrible

When we arrived the manager refused to have us in the office, made us go check out the room so that we could “inspect “ it. He asked if everything was OK and honestly from just a quick glance, in the very dim light, it did look fine. That is until after we checked in, which was a nightmare. First of all he said we had to pay a $20 cash deposit in order to get the key. We had to scramble to come up with cash. Then he said that we didn’t have to stay there and he wouldn’t give us our money back. Finally got the key finally got into our room and after having settled in my husband went to the bathroom, and there was a cockroach sitting on top of the trashcan. We found another one in the kitchen and another one in the living area of the room that we were in. Will not ever stay there again! And the manager was very very rude on top of it. Room smelled of smoke, and we were told it was a non-smoking room! Bed was super squeaky, pillows were flat, sheets were itchy. Floor which was tile, felt very gritty like it hadn’t been swept in a while. There was mold all over the top of the shower, and the shower curtain was cut in half, outdated plug-ins. There was a sheet thrown over the old couch, towels were almost nonexistent one bath towel and one washcloth and a little square of a towel for a bathmat… But there was two of us! No soap no toiletries. I can’t believe that hotels.com lets this hotel be on their site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Very rude and obnoxious Hotel manager. The day I was leaving he was standing right by my door as I was moving my stuff into my car. Then he was keep telling me that he was going to hold my deposit money because I didn't get out of the hotel before 10 a.m. . I explained that the stuff I was putting in my car have to go a certain way I might be a few minutes later than 10 a.m. but that's still earlier then the standard check out time of most hotels which is 11 a.m. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all. very old and smells bad....... I do not recommend it for anybody
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room for the price. It had cable TV in a refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bait and switch/ false advertisement

This is a bait and switch situation. I will be in contact with hotels. com verbally to discuss the matters
No kitchenette as promised
Does not look like any photos I saw on there website
Continued from above
No privacy curtain on bathroom window
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a cocroach in shower . one ac unit that didnt cool place down . management was rude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel served its purpose of a 2 stars where to spend the night at the price. Room was non smoking but had a residual stench which I had to use an air freshener to clear. Bed is good but beddings are uncomfortably old. There was and old seat and footrest unclean covered with old white tissue which were better not kept in there if they can't be replaced. I checked carefully and found NO signs of bugs. Facility is quiet and looks safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019