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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Chinle hotel with restaurant

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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

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Business centre
  • 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)

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
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
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
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
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
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 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 visit 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 travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Thunderbird Cafeteria – This restaurant specialises 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 lifts.
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 that you 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 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 social distancing 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. Travellers 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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
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Location
Cafeteria
Canyons
Bed
Food
Tours
Restaurant
Gift shops

What guests liked

  • The property's location offered easy access to the park and ample parking options. (8 reviews)
  • The on-site cafeteria served good meals, including local dishes, at reasonable prices. (13 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 Exceptional

Tsegi Trip

Excellent accommodation for our Canyon de Chelly tour which was truly unique and inspiring.
Gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff; we stayed in one of the older buildings and it was very nice. The cafeteria on site has great home cooking. The store on site offers authentic gifts supporting the Navajo community
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

Loved the proximity to the park. Good AC. Comfy bed. Will recommend to friends.
Nice beds.
ELLYN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely restful place to stay and very much enjoyed the Navajo taco at the lodge restaurant!
Chimei, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location of my room was in an old building n kinda hard to find but over all it was nice n comfortable
Herbert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.

Pet friendly. The room was clean but some service items were missing (extra toilet paper). Very close to the park and great fry bread. They were doing some service work and that is not their fault. Great pet walking area.
Minda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Relax 😌

This place is an adventure at heart. This is a must see 👀!!!
Randy Sr, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property
Don, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Stayed for one night
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I appreciate the staff friendliness and desirability on their part to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. I would stay there again!
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient motel for the park

For the price, it was an excellent stay but it is a motel and the bathroom needed some TLC. The toilet tank had a cover that didn't fit and the shower head and pipe were loose and wobbly. The cafeteria on the grounds is convenient but people we asked said they didn't recommend it, so we didn't try it. The town has a Denny's and we ate there.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in, convenient to Canyon de Chelly. Recommend this hotel.
Vaso, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and beautiful gardens
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful little motel with a quaint cafeteria and lots of help and information about this amazing area!
erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet peaceful and soft beds. We enjoyed our stay here.
Cindy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay place to stay
Ruth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Chinle AZ

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very tranquil!
sebastian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little motel with great location and view
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the atmosphere
Wyanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Convenient

Could use some better pillows. Property is very nice and well-kept. The issue was with the cafe, which was supposedly open for carry-out only. There are very limited dining options in Chinle, and when we went to the cafe, it was closed due to some maintenance issue.
Candice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exploring

Our AC unit was not functioning. We called the office and the staff were quick to find us another room. Great area.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, older property - nicely kept and very pleasant. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice sense of history about the place!
Becky, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for visiting Canyon De Chelly. Clean and quiet property.
Christopher, 1-night trip