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Thunderbird Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A rustic lodge with a stone facade, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A stone building with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and walls adorned with framed pictures.
A lobby with wooden ceiling beams, a reception desk, leather armchairs, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a scenic view poster.
A rustic building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a sign reading "TRADING POST".

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $116
$102 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Antelope House Overlook
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mummy Cave Overlook
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with chairs, and lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Two double beds with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(154 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(149 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chinle

Located in Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and White House Overlook and Trail. .This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Antelope House Overlook.

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Antelope House Overlook - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Mummy Cave Overlook - 31 min drive - 17.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thunderbird Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Thunderbird Cafeteria serving guests of Thunderbird Lodge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Thunderbird Cafeteria - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1489 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right by Canyon de Chelly, and very genuine, homey feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were friendly, rooms were nice, and the cafeteria is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great basi place to stay in a fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in Chinle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place, close to the roads to the canyon. The staff was very welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older hotel in nice condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I have loved this property for some time and the double rooms that face the grassy courtyard are nice to get when alone or with another in the other bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet which allowed me to sleep and the next morning, the staff was extremely helpful in helping me check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a sensationally beautiful area and I like the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Right in the park and great access.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely setting! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and property was also very clean staff was helpful even thought it was late 4th of July. Asked how our day was and made us feel very welcomed. Will definitely stay again. Also very quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and very nicely decorated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in the Lodge cafeteria was very tasty and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff. Clean room with nice amenities. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful place to stay. Loved coming back to my room after a long day photographing and exploring this wonderful area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, the staff was friendly. The location was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable room, parking right in front, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant motel property with great location for visiting Canyon de Chelley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the room, with its rustic decor and cold AC. It was quiet and off the beaten path. The breakfast was a separate charge, but was delicious. We stopped for 1 night, on our way to another destination. After seeing the area, I wish we had stayed another day and taken the tour of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and organized. The parking was convenient and easily accessible from our room. I'm so glad we chose to stay here. I would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026