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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

2.5 star property
Travelers can relax with favorite shows in the TV lounge or get local recommendations from the multilingual staff at this Riverside lodge with express check-in.

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Located in Eastside's heart, Thunderbird Lodge offers free self parking and express check-in for a hassle-free arrival. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and shows in the TV lounge. The multilingual staff receives consistent praise for their helpful assistance.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Eastside, a neighborhood in Riverside, Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Silverlakes Sports Complex and Andulka Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Galleria at Tyler and Inland Center Mall. Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Fox Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Riverside travel guide
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2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507

What's nearby

  • a gorgeous summer landscape at the Long Beach Convention Center with tall lush green palm trees and skyscrapers and office buildings in the skyline with blue sky in Long Beach California USA
    Riverside Convention Center
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of California, Riverside
    University of California, Riverside
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Riverside Art Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fox Performing Arts Center
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fox Entertainment Plaza
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station
    16 min walk
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Lake Alice Trading Co.
    14 min walk
  • Pho Ha #7
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    7 min walk
  • Habanero Mexican Grill
    3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Hotel near University of California, Riverside
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside located?

Located in Eastside, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Riverside Art Museum and University of California, Riverside. Riverside Metropolitan Museum and California Museum of Photography are also within 1 mi (2 km). Riverside-Downtown Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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 in Riverside Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jung Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy to get to nice and friendly as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cheap hotel, but for what it was, the room was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything met my expectations, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing jacuzzi room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, I felt safe and there were no bugs. I did have a couple small issues but they were immediately taken care of. The place is older and a little rough around the edges but none of that bothers me as long as it's quiet, safe and bug free!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

deena

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and the staff was nice the prices are h
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the whole atmosphere and the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly walking distance to the venue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant experience, clean and cozy place, very comfortable rooms and excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a night for escape and it was a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

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

Good stay

Room was nice had squeaky bed but was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff very accommodating and respectful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Amenities
Property was very well kept, room was clean, and staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean. The front desk was very nice and friendly. Housekeeping was even friendly when they came to the door to tell us it was check out time even granted us late check out without giving an attitude. Pleasant experience. The water in the shower stayed hot for hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Payton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The people who work here are wonderful! However, the photos I don't think fully captured the challenges with this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay for my family
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean . It was also very quiet when we stayed there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very nice and the room is always clean. I’ve stayed many times and I am always impressed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay, nice staff, quiet nights, a bit dated but worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024