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

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
    ‪5 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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(120 reviews)
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1353 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Traverrian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Regella

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i went to work they went in and gave me 2 towels. If You're going in at LEAST change everything that was dirty and CLOSE THE CURTAINS WHEN YOU'RE DONE! I dont know how long "The View" of my room was OPEN FOR PEOPLE'S EYES TO SEE. PRIVACY WHERE???
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Goodyear

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with group
Clean and quiet. Great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, I come back every year hunting and the place is awesome, low cost, best morning breakfast, the owners are very nice and the places, clean, comfortable, Safe, etc. I will be coming again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thunton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KELLY

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jetse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yeah, it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ROOM was very clean. At check-in was very friendly. Breakfast was real good. Slept well and felt refreshed in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was simple and good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very easy. I wish the seating in the breakfast room was more people friendly. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth C

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chuck

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Monte s.

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel and amentities were lacking and the hotel rating was embellished
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They had a waffle maker, bagels, hard boiled eggs, cereals, yogurts, coffee, and juices for breakfast. The room were very clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the staff was very friendly, accomodaring, and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Drywall needed repair in multiple places, bathroom, and main room. Rust on the floor board heater. Just overall needs updating. Suggest an LVP instead of 40 year old carpet. Happy I brought Flip flops to walk around in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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