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Thunderbird Resort & Event Center

3.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with a marina and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Children's play area - outdoor
Exclusive House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Family House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Luxury Mobile Home, 4 Bedrooms, Hill View | Terrace/patio
Thunderbird Resort & Event Center near Lake Buchanan is perfect for adventure seekers. Enjoy canoeing, motor boating, hiking, and biking. Relax by the firepit with views of Spider Mountain Bike Park. Features include an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a children's playground.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive House | Lake view

Exclusive House

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Mobile Home, 4 Bedrooms, Hill View | Living room | 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Luxury Mobile Home, 4 Bedrooms, Hill View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Queen Futons

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Comfort Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Hill View | Balcony

Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Futons

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Futons

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Comfort House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Comfort House, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Futons

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Basic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Basic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View | Street view

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Futons

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Basic House, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View | Terrace/patio

Basic House, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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Terrace/patio

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Futons

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Luxury House, 4 Bedrooms, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Luxury House, 4 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 18
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Futons and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Family House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Family House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 5 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Queen Futons

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
200 Greenwood Hills Trail, Burnet, TX, 78611

What's nearby

  • Spider Mountain Bike Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Buchanan - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Burnet County Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Inks Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 13.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadow & Light - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Templeton's Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Point Marina - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Don Vito's Italian Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Porky Pig’s Bbq - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Resort & Event Center

Lodge near Lake Buchanan
Located close to Spider Mountain Bike Park and Burnet County Park, Thunderbird Resort & Event Center provides a marina, a grocery/convenience store, and a firepit. Active travelers can enjoy paddleboards, fishing, and mountain biking at this lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, volleyball, and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and meeting rooms
  • A paddleboard on site, charcoal grills, and a fish cleaning table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Toasters, stovetops, and freezers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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 20 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Resort & Event Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thunderbird Resort & Event Center pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Resort & Event Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Resort & Event Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Resort & Event Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Resort & Event Center located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Spider Mountain Bike Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Buchanan. Burnet County Park and Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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