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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and a sauna

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

What's nearby

  • Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Corn Palace - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marlin's Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Thunderbird Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Lodge include comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in Mitchell, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. Dakota Discovery Museum and Hitchcock Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

easy to find, easy parking, older establishment but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice quiet place and clean property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean place, friendly staff, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to I90, restaurants and shopping near by
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Very great stay and value! Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

The area is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Older motel but kept clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This is by far the best deal in rown and a great place to stay. We have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great value. Inexpensive but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easy to find location. Great staff. Good breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Comfortable bed, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great services, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The structure is old, but very clean. The staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean and comfortable. Polite staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was very nice. Rooms were exceptionally clean. Very comfortable beds. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

The checkin staff was super friendly. The room carpet is disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The Thunderbird Lodge was very clean, staff very helpful, and close to I-90. A very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Comfortable clean room. Huge tv. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This hotel is privately owned and the owners are really trying to make it a great place. The staff are all very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was included and was overall pretty good. However, I would have liked to see healthier options like oatmeal, all bran cereal and whole wheat bread.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean rooms. Low price. Somewhat dated. Usual hotel breakfast. I'd recommend if you're looking for budget hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was good about the property. Rooms were clean. We've stay there before.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great deal for price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We enjoy staying here when visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025