Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Breakfast area
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sliding Rock Overlook
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Antelope House Overlook
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(134 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(134 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

A restaurant, a business centre and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and gift shops/newsstands are on-site.
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Thunderbird Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Thunderbird Cafeteria
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a gift shop
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 9 minutes on foot from Canyon De Chelly National Monument and a 3-minute drive from Hatathali Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Chinle hotel is smoke free.

Thunderbird Cafeteria – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

  • 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

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 838 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1385 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place! Good for us and the dog. Nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All nice as expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. No judgements to pass on anything. Enjoyed everything. Check in person wad great. Gift shop was great. Room clean and quiet, maybe best of all was tge cafiteria. Kind of a throwback to hivgh school and college cafitetia. Enjoyed the frienfly staff and the shared friendly family atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute place. We got an electrolyte drinks and special herb to welcome us. The place was empty because it was off season but perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, friendly and attentive satff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cleanliness and cozy. We had some unexpected snow overnight and we were warm and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lodging and personnel were great. Cafeteria was out of many items leaving few choices for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was not very happy or welcoming. Carpet looked very grubby in cabin, bathroom pretty unappealing. Cafeteria on site was okay, but food was tepid and overcooked. It was cheap accomodation for one night, but i would not want to return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff were wonderful. Very beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Belynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were very courteous and respectful, rooms were clean, food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Thunderbird Lodge are extremely friendly, make great efforts to make guests feel comfortable. My room was spotless. Bed comfortable. Lovely shower. I really enjoyed my stay at Thunderbird Lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

MICHONG, Cave Creek

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was big with microwave oven and a refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great ( e.g. staff, room, food, and outside environment).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026