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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sliding House Overlook in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
    Sliding Rock Overlook
    25 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Cliff dwelling at Canyon de Chelley, Canyon del Muerto, Mummy Ca
    Mummy Cave Overlook
    31 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Hatathali Museum
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Antelope House Overlook
    27 min drive - 12.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Garcia's Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • The Junction Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    4 min drive
  • Thunderbird Cafe
    1 min walk

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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a gift shop, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • 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

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 839 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1385 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, parking right in front, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - clean, nice staff, good parking. The location for the Canyon de Chelly tour was very convenient. There is a good cafeteria on site and a very nice gift store.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a lovely visit. The staff were great and the rooms clean and comfortable. It was excellent to get the canyon tours directly from the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of parking. And the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay at a historic place. We loved being in Canyon de Chelly area...so close. Nice to have the services on site. Tours of the Canyon de Chelly, full service food and hotel, gifts and some supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe & easy. Beautiful courtyard(s). Cool cafe area for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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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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

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

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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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky place- especially the dining. Very old school park service. Great location for canyon de chelly. Seems partly Navajo run but not clear Navajo owned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean units and a quiet area. Maybe a little bit dated units but the grounds and everything was clean, tidy and taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly! First, it was located right within the park and it was amazing to be able to drive five minutes and already see the beautiful canyon. We also had breakfast and dinner at the restaurant which was very good and also super convenient. Our room was super comfortable, and it was especially nice to return to our cozy room after a fantastic three hour tour of the canyon. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynele

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, parking was very convenient, location is the best, gift shop is great, room was fine. The minor downsides were aging plumbing and noisy AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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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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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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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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