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Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Oklahoma

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In-room dining
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Front of property
Nestled near the University of Oklahoma, Thunderbird Lodge is a haven with a serene garden and in-room WiFi. Enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and barbecue grills while appreciating the overall value, helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Unit with Refrigerator & Microwave (Second Level) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Unit with Refrigerator & Microwave (Second Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Unit with Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Level)

No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Unit with Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Level) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Unit with Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Level)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

No Pets, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking Permitted, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Dog Friendly, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer

Dog Friendly, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Ground Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Dog Friendly, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dog Friendly, 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Kitchen Studio (Second Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1430 24th Ave SW, Norman, OK, 73072

What's nearby

  • Riverwind Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Oklahoma - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lloyd Noble Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Station - 7 min drive
  • Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Braum's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪HTeaO - Norman - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK

Motel near University of Oklahoma
Located close to Sooner Mall and Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, bicycle parking, and an off-leash area
  • Multilingual staff and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

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 15 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include 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

Thunderbird Lodge LLC Norman
Thunderbird LLC Norman
Thunderbird Lodge LLC
Thunderbird Lodge Norman OK
Thunderbird Motor Lodge Norman OK
Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Oklahoma, Sooner Mall, and Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and Lloyd Noble Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 842 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Very friendly, hospitable, and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wanzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff clean rooms. It is under remodel but very Convenient for football games. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, kind, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the front desk was very nice and engaging and the room I stayed in was clean and almost felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient at a good rate. Just what we needed for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but doing some great renovations. Will be grand and very so able being close to a College. Staff was absolutely great! Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Nice, quiet, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Place For Miles!

It's always a great stay at the Thunderbird! I love the small apartment feeling. Being able to cook my own meals instead of having to go out all the time is very convenient. And all the appliances make it a definite home away from home! And the staff is cordial, accommodating, and prompt, without being intrusive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, easily accessible from I35 and highway 9.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Look, it's an old style motel. It's not the Ritz. And it looks worse than normal because they're renovating. But the rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is great. For the money, you can't beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager and hostess Mel was extremely helpful and made our girl's stay awesome!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to and from the major business highways, staff was friendly and polite, and the room was nice and quiet and easy to relax in after a busy day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All i can say is read the reviews!!! We just spent the weekend here and it was amazing!! Mel is mentioned in several times in the reviews and I see why! She goes out of her way to make you feel welcomed. Everything about the stay there was awesome. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly and easy check-in. The efficiency apt w/kitchenette was a real plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable and so convenient to shopping and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First visit 4 years ago was not able to get the handicap room but the room we did get was very handicap accessible the room vibe was very welcoming something I rarely get from the corporate hotels and motels main reason I got a room there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Fabulous stay with a very comfortable bed. Hotel management is awesome. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hotel is too old, no good view around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is back off the road. Areas close to property fenced off. No problems with people walking through the parking lot from the frontage street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like how we were greeted. This was a quick stay but everything was good. The host recommended a restaurant for us and it was a hit! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This place was to just lay are heads and shower . The staff was amazing n friendly . The room smelled old and musty . The building its self need it some updating and so did the rooms . But all in all it was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Number 1 Spot

I stay here often when visiting OKC and overall every stay has been wonderful. It’s quiet, the bed is comfortable, the shower water hits just right. And most of all the lady Mel is such an amazing person. She is very bubbly and blunt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

The room was awesome. Lots of room. The kitchenette is very nice. Very, very clean. They even came and checked on us during a storm. We're going back next month. They even have smoking rooms. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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