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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and a sauna

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Thunderbird Lodge, nestled near the heart of the action, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy bar. Relax in the sauna or stay connected with free in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Mitchell is home to Thunderbird Lodge. Corn Palace is a local landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mitchell Aquatic Center and Fish Lake Country Club.
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1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

What's nearby

  • Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Corn Palace - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marlins Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blarney's Sportsbar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Thunderbird Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Lodge include comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in Mitchell, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. Dakota Discovery Museum and Hitchcock Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1211 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and walking distance to dinning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older place but clean and a good value for people who are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop with friendly staff and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bed was comfortable. Great place for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, small breakfast area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here several times and always found it very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel…comfortable rooms and checkin was super. It’s near many things and I would definitely stay again. There’s a restaurant right next to it as well as a gas station. Very easy to find and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this is an older mo tel, it was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean. Friendly staff. walkable dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy check in at almost 10pm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I've stayed here s few times now and haven't been disappointed. Breakfast isnt the greatest other then that 0 complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and close to highway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lowell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was good, bedding on the beds very clean and looked new. Bathroom a little dated, but shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

heber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast cam be better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Nice and affordable property just off the interstate. Fast food and restaurants are nearby, as well as a large gas station. Breakfast was small, but it had enough to get us going for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is okay for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable and clean, and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Folks there were very nice. It's a dated facility but it served our purpose and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Amenities
It was a fine place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025