Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chinle hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Hatathali Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White House Overlook and Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sliding Rock Overlook
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Chinle

In Chinle .Stay at this Chinle hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Hatathali Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of White House Overlook and Trail. Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility is within 6 miles (10 km) and Antelope House Overlook is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • White House Overlook and Trail - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Antelope House Overlook - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Spider Rock - 33 min drive - 25.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Edge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chinle hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Self parking is free.
  • 1 floor
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1123 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EMILY, BOLTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite stats ever! Beautiful unique adobe style hotel, super friendly and helpful staff, clean and attractive large rooms. Situated at entrance to Canyon de Chelly, and fantastic tour of the canyon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Reservations made due to attended family member funeral.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, only issue is no cell phone service. That is with T mobile.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room, and price. Portions at the cafeteria are huge! Told my friends. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Weidong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Prasant

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool historic place. Close to the canyon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, PHOENIX

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean room. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Francelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
We were in one of the old cabins. Our very small window looked at another cabin. The bathtub needed replacing with a seamless tub. The room was otherwise comfortable and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Annapolis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms that are well-decorated with comfortable bed. Peaceful location near national monument entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay there next year when I go back for Thanksgiving week
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and full day tour of Canyon de Chelly with David was fantastic. He was so experienced with the drive and knowledgeable about the history and sights. Navajo fare at the cafeteria was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Clean rooms. Hot showers. Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024