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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Chinle hotel with restaurant

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Breakfast area
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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Nestled in a rural location, Thunderbird Lodge offers an ideal retreat with amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi, explore the gift shop, or plan your event at the banquet hall. Helpful staff and scenic views have left guests feeling content.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting room
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$113 nightly
The total price is $129
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
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About the neighborhood

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 31.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Edge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

When visiting Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Thunderbird Cafeteria, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1984
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Thunderbird Cafeteria - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel
Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel Chinle

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, Thunderbird Cafeteria offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Thunderbird Lodge like?

Thunderbird Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Cafeteria
Canyons
Bed
Tours
Food
Restaurant
Gift shops

What guests liked

  • The on-site cafeteria served good meals, including local dishes, at reasonable prices. (13 reviews)
  • The property's location offered easy access to the park and ample parking right in front of the rooms. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were varied and delicious, with local specialties like Navajo tacos and blue corn pancakes. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
1-night trip

8/10

Stayed for one night
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay in Chinle. Nice cafeteria for meals on site. Friendly staff.
4-night trip

10/10

A very nice local place to stay!
1-night trip

10/10

A very nice hotel. Everything was ready as promised. We enjoyed the on-site cafeteria and the ability to book a tour of Canyon de Chelly there too.
1-night trip

8/10

Cute lodge , lots of units, easy parking. Limited cafeteria food, restaurants a few miles away.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent service
1-night trip

10/10

I love this place, the environment is great, love the sustainability choices. Overall a fun time, and right next to Canyon de Chelly.
1-night trip

10/10

Love this place! Convenient and staff were incredible!
1-night trip

8/10

Pleasant stay with a great comfortable location
1-night trip

8/10

Overall, a nice clean room and property. For us the bed was too hard and the portion of the bathroom with the toilet and shower was really tight.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay for south rim hiking!!
2-night trip

10/10

Location is convenient right in Canyon de Chelly. We enjoyed our stay. We had lunch at the cafeteria and prices are reasonable.
1-night trip

8/10

Excellent place to stay for extended tour of Canyon de Chelly Dining in town and at Canyon was limited
1-night trip

10/10

It was wonderful. Just as described, but better. In Canyon De Chelly right in the Navajo Nation. All staff were friendly and courteous. We booked a wonderful 4 hr canyon tour that was amazing! Cafeteria style restaurant, but items were also made to order. Huge portions and delicious.
2-night trip

10/10

Only lodging within the national monument. Very convenient location.
2-night trip

8/10

Easy access for the canyon tour.
2-night trip

10/10

great little spot. will stay again
1-night trip

10/10

A nice quiet setting
1-night trip

10/10

Very pleasant. Sure like not having to use an elevator plus Thunderbird Lodge has its own cafeteria for breakfast - they have real shelled eggs that taste good instead of many of the IHG properties serving dried out tasteless eggs. Thunderbird a more homely enviroroment.
1-night trip

10/10

Good stay, comfortable room. Very close to the Canyon de Chelly
1-night trip

10/10

Great place just inside canyon de chelly national monument. Staff was very helpful and the cafeteria food was affordable and excellent
1-night trip

10/10

Nice place, with plenty of room.
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean and staff was excellent
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely place owned and run by the Navajo people of Chinley. Clean, quiet and safe.
1-night trip