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Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property
Riverwalk motel with 10 restaurants and bars

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room amenity
Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels
Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Jetted tub

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 362 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1009 East Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802

What's nearby

  • University of Montana - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilma Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caras Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Missoula Intl. Airport (MSO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wally & Buck - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drum Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel near University of Montana
Located close to A Carousel for Missoula, Thunderbird Motel provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 6 coffee shops/cafes and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 10 restaurants
  • 14 bars/lounges
  • 6 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel MISSOULA
Thunderbird MISSOULA
Thunderbird Hotel Missoula
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Thunderbird Motel Motel Missoula

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM.

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10.00.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Located in Heart of Missoula, this golf motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Montana and A Carousel for Missoula. Smokejumpers Center and Montana Snowbowl Ski Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 118 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Quirky place that really doed make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Location is great. Facility on last legs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Property was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

No complaints. Great rates. Long-term stay available. Amazing staff. Pet friendly. All around amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a great place to stay very courteous nice staff I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10

The lobby needs an update. It looks as if it’s stuck in the 70’s. The parking was terrible and limited. There were questionable people hanging around outside. The whole property could really use an update. We didn’t even stay and went to a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice stay. Room as described
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

I've spoken to Jim several times over the phone and finally met him for the first time face to face today. Jim is a really nice guy and funny. Definitely would recommend anyone to come here!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Friendly environment. My room had a leak on the floor under the sink. Close to where I needed to be but a little dated in the overall decor. Good enough for me but would probably not bring my wife and kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10

This place is stinky and filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

This is a budget-friendly option, which turned out to be surprisingly good. The room (we had king bed room) was unusually big! Usually you barely can fit between beds, but in this room you could dance. The bed was enormous. There was a table for eating which again was surprisingly convenient and easy to seat at. The room was clean, the staff friendly and there is Albertson next door and a river trail within a walking distance. It is not flashy, but for the price you get a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Friendly staff but need to vacuum!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Toilet drained slow, shower dirty. Carpets dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10

Words cannot express how filthy dirty this hotel is! Absolutely horrid!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021