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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Rural retreat with a business center and restaurant offers the perfect setting for meetings and special events, with staff who make planning effortless

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Thunderbird Lodge, in a quiet rural spot, offers everything for a productive or celebratory stay. The business center handles work needs, the restaurant serves meals, and guests enjoy WiFi, browse the gift shop, and book the banquet hall for events, all with scenic views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is in a rural area and in a national park. Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Antelope House Overlook are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White House Overlook and Trail and Spider Rock. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Chinle travel guide
Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • 0_11568400
    Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sliding House Overlook in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
    Sliding Rock Overlook
    21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Hatathali Museum
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
    10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Antelope House Overlook
    25 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • The Junction Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Garcia's Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Pizza Edge
    6 min drive
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    4 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Thunderbird Lodge provides amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thunderbird Cafeteria

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel
Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel Chinle

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Canyon De Chelly National Monument and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Hatathali Museum. White House Overlook and Trail and Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility 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

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 813 out of 1340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1340 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff - terrific gift shop - great location - nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable and safe. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice , and the room is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most convenient motel to Canyon de Chelly. Clean, pet friendly and very friendly staff. Simple motel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rustic spot, plenty of room for 2, great location, pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, near Canyon De Chelly, excellent staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and friendly staff. The food was excellent and the gift shop is a must visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was perfect because it was near our room. We traveled as a family and with our pet so it was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very cool welcome gift on the bed upon arrival. Fun to stay in a historic place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are clean & beds comfy. Loved the gift shop!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DuWayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay! I loved the décor and the rock-built cabin atmosphere of the hotel rooms. The beds are a bit small, but overall, it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The decor was very appropriate, very convenient to Cañon de Chelly, the cafeteria there was convenient, food was good enough, prices are reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting; nice faciliities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice staff, clean rooms, reasonable dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Efficient, helpful check-in and clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and cozy room. Most special place to stay in Chinle. We enjoyed all the rooms amenities, friendliness, gift shop items, and dining experience in the cafeteria. I highly recommend this lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025