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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Business centre
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cane Creek Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cookeville

At Best Western Thunderbird Motel you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Dogwood Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Cookeville History Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, El Tapatio, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Cookeville hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Cookeville Performing Arts Center and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Cookeville Depot Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cummins Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Kobe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. Best Western Thunderbird Motel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cookeville hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 36-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.01 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Thunderbird Cookeville
Best Western Thunderbird Cookeville
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Cookeville Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Yep, Best Western Thunderbird Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Thunderbird Motel on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$165.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is Best Western Thunderbird Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Thunderbird Motel is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, guests can't get enough of the free buffet breakfast here! Available daily from 6 AM to 9 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

No, Best Western Thunderbird Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Best Western Thunderbird Motel's onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

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

Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Friendly and helpful at the front desk. Good and plentiful breakfast with an attentive breakfast person. Our room was clean for the most part, it had a smoked in smell and there was an interesting brown mark on the bed spread. It was quiet and the pool seemed to be a hit with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean place for a good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat customer. Always clean and quiet with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, great price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed early check-in, super kind staff helped me out and made arrangements for me! Highly recommend, room was clean, super quiet and simple. I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An average stay at an average hotel

First the good: I had a nice, clean, comfortable room. There are places to eat within walking distance of the property. Easy parking. But to be honest, something felt off, and there are probably several reasons for this. One is finding there was no pool, and no whirlpools except in requested rooms. Next is the weird oddity of smoking being allowed on the first floor, which is okay except it put everyone on the second floor including people with pets and physical disabilities (there is an elevator on the FAR end of the building). Breakfast was good, but uninspiring. Finally there seemed to be a general nonchalant attitude of the employees to do their jobs...nothing more. It's like they forgot they are in the hospitality industry. It seemed more like a Days Inn or a Super 8 compared to other Best Westerns I have stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, BARTLETT

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

meirion

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The chairs in our room were stained and had burn marks. Doesn’t set a good vibe for our stay. “What is that?” Is not how you want to start your night in a new place. Staff were great. Food in the morning was fine. TV was half burned out. This wasn’t the cheapest hotel off the highway. Served its purpose I guess but didn’t meet expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our air conditioning went out. and even after we got the new one. it still wasn’t blowing anything out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, New Bern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Odell

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

8/10 Good

Thomas, Kingsport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice workers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. The room was large. And lots of counter top space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reviews are very misleading. The room smelled awful. I went in, spent less than two minutes there, and went back to the front desk and requested a refund. There was no way I was going to sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times. Always clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, bed was comfortable, and we loved having a double sink and large counter area. Staff was kind, hospitable, and helpful. Online advertising was a bit misleading as it said there was a pool & jacuzzi (one of the reasons I chose to stay there). In reality, the pool was empty this time of year and the jacuzzi was only available in certain rooms with a jacuzzi bathtub (which we did not). The air conditioner in our room worked well but it was noisy (sounded like a plastic bag was inside hitting against the fan). A maintenance worker came to fix it but there was nothing he could do. The TV channels were difficult to navigate and there weren't any options we could find for streaming channels. Overall, it was in a great location and worked well for the days we were here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Hot breakfast, pet friendly, quiet, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel! I needed early check in and they provided it easily, one of the only hotels that is 18 as well! Very kind, it was quiet and calm. Breakfast has choices as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025