Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lobby
Front of property
Breakfast area
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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.
Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 31.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬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
  • ATM/banking services, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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

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 at Thunderbird Lodge?

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).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1210 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

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful rooms, the scenery
Stayed 1 night 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

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay. Right across the Glenn Dam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly stay, Everett did a great job to pick us up, our guide in for the canyon was also very friendly. nice rooms, friendly staff, good choice on the restaurant. we were very pleased!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy location. Easy to get to the areas we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff. Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Thunderbird Lodge. It’s the only place we stay when visiting Canyon de Chelly. The staff is great. The gift store is adorable and I always find something new to buy! Our room is always clean and the beds are comfy. It’s a good place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're in Chinle for Canyon de Chelly this is the ideal location and the best price. The tour led by Navajo leaves right out in front and there is on site dining. The room is updated, comfortable beds, plenty of towels. Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Canyon DeChelly and this lodge is very conveniently located to the canyon. We enjoyed the other friendly guests, the staff and environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Quiet. Close to the canyon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent location for touring Canyon de Chelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was minutes to the south rim drive of Canyon de Chelly and stunning views. Spider Rock at sunset is divine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just love being in Navajo Nation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, the architecture was perfect for the area and the Room was very nice with rustic furniture. It had a refrigerator, microwave and a coffee pot, which is getting harder to find at the hotels.You park right by your room door so very easy to unload the car. Lots of landscaped areas for the dogs to investigate and plenty of area to take a nice walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Our stay was wonderful and the vintage look was amazing, it fit the theme perfectly with the Native Americans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic, and very traditional….I like how then corporates a lot of local pictures in the rooms….. Staff was very friendly, and made me feel welcomed…..restaurant food was very good….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class facility!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, like a lttle village, happily enough far from chinle where the population seems to hate the travelers. Happy to come, happy to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimei

Lovely restful place to stay and very much enjoyed the Navajo taco at the lodge restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. Received a call regarding my door that wasn't completely closed. Appreciated the attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, sewer smell outside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025