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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Double Room
Breakfast area
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Chinle

At Thunderbird Lodge you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Hatathali Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Thunderbird Cafeteria, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Chinle hotel include White House Overlook and Trail and Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility.

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
  • Antelope House Overlook - 28 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Hotel in Chinle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Chinle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thunderbird Cafeteria

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Lodge?

Thunderbird Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yep, Thunderbird Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Lodge?

No, Thunderbird Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Thunderbird Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1249 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable. Lovely SW decorations. Did not eat in the cafeteria this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, like a lttle village, happily enough far from chinle where the population seems to hate the travelers. Happy to come, happy to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Scottsdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic, and very traditional….I like how then corporates a lot of local pictures in the rooms….. Staff was very friendly, and made me feel welcomed…..restaurant food was very good….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Waterline was out in the restaurant. Too many dogs running around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Our stay was wonderful and the vintage look was amazing, it fit the theme perfectly with the Native Americans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an older facility at the Canyon de chelly park. It was clean, the staff were friendly and very helpful, but it was a little rundown. The cafeteria was having water problems, but the food was delicious. And, of course, the canyon was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Canyon DeChelly and this lodge is very conveniently located to the canyon. We enjoyed the other friendly guests, the staff and environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just love being in Navajo Nation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Solid property for an overnight stay to see the canyon. Convenient to the park entrance and tours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice. Room was good except for the bugs in it. Bed and pillows were very hard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOEL, glendale

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

10/10 Excellent

JOEL, glendale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is as close to Canyon De Chelly as you can possibly get. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bobbi

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

Good service

Food options -Slim, bed Hard, air conditioner was not working properly so was hot in room, room was clean but not deep clean but I am a neat freak. Everyone was more then polite, and it was quite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent services provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Exploring

Our AC unit was not functioning. We called the office and the staff were quick to find us another room. Great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025