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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near River Street

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Porch
Games room
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • River Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Savannah

At Thunderbird Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Historic District - North hotel include Forsyth Park and Enmarket Arena.

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Savannah Civic Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Congress Street Social Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rail Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lulu's Chocolate Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rogue Water Tap House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near River Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Thunderbird Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Thunderbird Inn offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1964
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Thunderbird Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Inn?

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

Is parking available at Thunderbird Inn?

Yep, Thunderbird Inn has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Thunderbird Inn?

The closest beach to Thunderbird Inn is Butter Bean Beach (15 km).

Is Thunderbird Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli and a picnic area, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thunderbird Inn is a hit with families.

Does Thunderbird Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Inn?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Thunderbird Inn, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1050 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a cute retro hotel. It’s in a walkable location. The vibe and decor are fun. We loved the donuts, cola, moon pies, coffee, popcorn, and lemonade. Front desk staff was helpful and welcoming. If you are able to bring your own fan, it will help because the room doesn’t get super cool. Everything was great until the final day when housekeeping g kept pushing us to leave. After telling them what time we were leaving, they came to the room twice to come in while we were getting ready. They even open the door before we could go over to answer the door. It was very unprofessional and a terrible way to end our stay on Father’s Day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite spot in Savannah! We’ve stayed here 3+ times now. Perfect location that’s walkable to downtown and River Street. The staff is always very kind and goes above and beyond. The icing on top? The complimentary donuts are absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicea

Overall the rooms were clean. We did get moved twice because the first room, we could r get my husbands cpap plugged into the outlet by the bed, the second rooms door wouldn’t lock and the 3rd room we stayed in. The Inn definitely needs some major updates. I understand it has a retro theme but two of the rooms were rusting on the walls and you could start to see through the bottom. Also, some outlet covers were gone and one phone didn’t work. However, the desk attendant was very helpful and the doughnuts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds. Cute retro place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Place was clean but needed a lot of work. Little over priced for the room we had and the condition it was in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the experience of a motel and this I would say is probably one of the better ones . Done on a 60s theme it is delightful. I would recommend getting a room on the upper level as it can get noisy in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super unique hotel in walking distance to lots of amenities. Also FABULOUS donuts in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay with a great aesthetic. Literally met the nicest front desk lady from my entire trip who also gave great advice for somebody whose never been in the city. I ended up having a great night thanks to the staff here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ketta Marie Doyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
This is an older property and you can tell, however the staff is amazing. The rooms are overall clean and tidy. This isn’t the Ritz so expectation of the guest should stay in perspective. The location is across from the bus station and located on a busy corner, this limits the ability of the hotel to maintain a clean property and a peaceful environment. Distance to the historic Savannah is within walking distance. It’s a family hotel and the noise of the guest was within reason and other than a jerk in a truck doing spin outs at the light it was easy to sleep.
Lobby, waiting for airport transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA

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

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great retro motel. The staff was so welcoming. Super clean, ice cold ac and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a motel option ,then look no further, great retro look
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Long Beach

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 2 night stay at the Thunderbird inn was very good! Love the retro feel and little details like complimentary hot popcorn, coffee, donuts and the RC Cola and moon pies!! Room was clean and spacious also not too far to walk to the main bars and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Travelled with family
Best place I’ve ever stayed! The staff were the best and the bed was the comfiest one I’ve had on a vacation! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room and very close to a bad section of the town. The staff that we dealt with were very friendly. The bathroom was very small and does not have a sink in it, the sink is in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La lumière passe à travers le rideau Parking payant alors que nous visible dans la description lors de la réservation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and cute but lacked ventilation. If you took a hot shower the floor would sweat. Floor gets dirty from walking around downtown Savannah on the streets. Dirty floors with the sweating made a dirty mess to clean up. I’m glad I brought paper towels to clean up the mess which was very annoying to be on vacation. They made us sign a waiver about damage to their towels. I just couldn’t feel comfortable if I had to worry about their towels getting dirty from street dirt. The vent in bathroom didn’t work plus water was getting on floor from poor shower curtain. Paint was peeling back on the wall from staying wet with water from shower and no ventilation. Pleas read about the TV. I didn’t snd was surprised to have no TV service. You have to go through steps to use you own streaming service from your smart phone. If you don’t have a smart phone with streaming your screwed. This sucked and was a deal breaker for me because after a long day walking I wanted to come back and relax and watch a little tv before bed. Make sure you read about daily parking fees Also dog enclosure to walk your pet is small with fake grass. My dogs didn’t like this as a place to go poop. There was no place close to take your dog to go poop. Had to go walk to park. This place is also a good walk from river street.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025