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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

  • Parking included
  • 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
(54 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(136 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
(136 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
  • The Junction Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Garcia's Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Thunderbird Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    4 min drive

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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
  • Phone

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. 828 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1386 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great basi place to stay in a fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nicely decorated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in the Lodge cafeteria was very tasty and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to check in. The rooms were nice, clean, staff was helpful. It was great to be at the edge of Canyon De Chelly, near the Visitor Center and the overview drives. Quiet premises, laundry, beautiful gift shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe location. Right at the bottom of Canyon de Chelly, though the other hotels are just a couple of miles away. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and ac was nice and cold. Staff was very helpful and courteous. We love this place. Second time stay.
Canyon de Chelly nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant motel property with great location for visiting Canyon de Chelley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thunderbird Lodge was great. Nice size room with a rustic feel. Close to Canyon DeChelly. We loved it ❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel - has very friendly staff. Hotel also has a excellent cafeteria - food was really excellent- way better than you would usually receive. Also many of the tours leave from the hotel, which made getting to the tour supper easy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access rooms. Pretty, quiet location. Safe and peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in May 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel - staff was really helpful and friendly. They have a nice large cafeteria that serves excellent food, not like most cafeterias. Another bonus is that the hotel has tours of Canyon de Chelly that take off right from the hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, and very clean. Easy walk to the cafeteria. Grounds very well maintained. Cafeteria is clean and efficient. Our meals were good and priced reasonable. DEFITNETLY recommend this as a base to explore the surrounding area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

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Nice stay. Quiet, clean, comfortable. Cafeteria experience was expensive and unappealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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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

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

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice! The rooms were cozy and the location was a hidden gem. We had the blue corn pancakes at the cafeteria which are not included but worth purchasing. We spent the morning at Canyon de Chelly and were the only ones there early in the morning. It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average place in a good location. Was greeted this morning by a couple of cockroaches in the bathroom. Restaurant was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the night before going into the national monument the next day. Great location! Would absolutely stay here again. They have a cafeteria right on site so you don’t have to go back into town for food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026