Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301
  • Place, Highland Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dakota Wesleyan University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Corn Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(132 reviews)
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

A bar/lounge, a sauna and a business centre are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Thunderbird Lodge offers 48 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a sauna.
The free breakfast at Thunderbird Lodge gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dakota Wesleyan University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mitchell motel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Cot (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1377 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i come and visit family this is where I stay. It is close to everything I need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

Clean room, easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay over for a night while traveling through Mitchell SD. Quiet, clean, and near restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy , Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while traveling, freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes everyone was nice, the the lodge was kept clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Wonderful family run place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and location. Owners and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding and helpful staff, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Staff very friendly and helpful, room nice and clean, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Was very clean o
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beds were geeat and breakfast was super!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stay every year at the Thunderbird Lodge. Dog friendly and we love the convenient location. The breakfast is good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay! Decent area and pretty nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincentia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and lobby and halls. Hot and cold breakfast choices, more than “continental.” Pleasant, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, safe, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel management was very friendly, beds were very comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here the past few years while coming to pheasant hunt. It’s definitely a great place to stay for the value and what we needed. Will stay here next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, location was convenient to interstate, affordable and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025