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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Rural retreat with a business center and restaurant offers the perfect setting for meetings and special events, with staff who make planning effortless

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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. Visit our Chinle travel guide
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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • 0_11568400
    Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sliding House Overlook in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
    Sliding Rock Overlook
    21 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Hatathali Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
    10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Antelope House Overlook
    25 min drive - 12.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • The Junction Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Garcia's Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Pizza Edge
    6 min drive
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    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
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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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Reviews

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1347 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfortable stay when visiting Canyon de Chelle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and cafeteria style restaurant, check in receptionist was rude and unprofessional, all other staff we encountered were exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff - terrific gift shop - great location - nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The park was quiet and felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique place! It is very close to the vista points and hiking trailheads. The cafeteria food was a bit underwhelming but it sufficed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff were wonderful. Very beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable and safe. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice , and the room is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most convenient motel to Canyon de Chelly. Clean, pet friendly and very friendly staff. Simple motel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rustic spot, plenty of room for 2, great location, pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and it was quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, near Canyon De Chelly, excellent staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean accommodations. We loved the cafeteria and enjoyed visiting the canyon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. It was a bit noisy with plumbing moans and rattles during the night. The older utilities might need some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and friendly staff. The food was excellent and the gift shop is a must visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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