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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
Breakfast area
Front of property
Lobby
Double Room

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
(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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
  • 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

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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  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
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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. 716 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1204 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Price does not match quality of the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

It's a good one!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SANDY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I put the address the website listed into Maps, and it took us on a little extra ride in the middle of nowhere, which was a little spooky since it was on a dirt road (first clue something was not right!), about 10:15 pm to a house. Thankfully, a teenager got us turned around in the right direction. I then contacted the hotel, and after putting Thunderbird Lodge in Maps, we were able to backtrack and get to the hotel. They have a very nice gift shop, a cafe that you can buy breakfast at. Parking was in the front of the room. The also offered a very nice smelling hand lotion. Pleased overall for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous setting. Love the history all around the property. Great staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Mount Pleasant

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the Thunderbird Lodge! The workers were friendly, effective and hard working. My room was beautifully decorated, spacious and immaculate. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed the Cafeteria which had a great variety of food options and was open from 7 am to 8:45 pm. The banana pudding was quite delicious! The Trading Post offered beautiful Navajo made arts and crafts. My favorite thing was sitting in the shade outside of my room and listening to the breeze in the trees while doves cooed and sparrows flew in and out of their nests. It was so peaceful and enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerome

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

Got What I Expected.

First of all, the property was built over 100 years ago so I was not expecting it to be dated. No problem. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and everything was in working order. Only issue I had was that if offered like three channels on the TV. That was surprising.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom needs much attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimei

Lovely restful place to stay and very much enjoyed the Navajo taco at the lodge restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the staff friendliness and desirability on their part to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth, Rockledge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cool older motor lodge style hotel. Great location for visiting Canyon de Chelly. The room itself was OK. A little on the small side but very clean. Our beds were not very comfortable and the pillows were not good. The shampoo and condtioner were almost out and we were given one tiny bar of soap to be shared between the shower and hand sink in the bathroom, Based on other reviews maybe our expectations were too high butwe came away a little disappointed in the overall stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODY, Avondale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Thunderbird Lodge in mid June

Cute lodge , lots of units, easy parking. Limited cafeteria food, restaurants a few miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First room dirty, second room had no A/C
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower handle not working properly, very difficult to operate No conditioner or shampoo Housecleaning entered way too early while I was getting dressed. Very inappropriate and frightening
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025