Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

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
Jun 5 - Jun 6

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sliding Rock Overlook
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Antelope House Overlook
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(134 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(134 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chinle

Located in Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Hatathali Museum. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from White House Overlook and Trail and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility.

What's nearby

  • Hatathali Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thunderbird Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. 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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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. 835 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1384 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wilfried

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Soham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were very courteous and respectful, rooms were clean, food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff - terrific gift shop - great location - nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nyamochir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and price to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great ( e.g. staff, room, food, and outside environment).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place to stay while visiting Canyon de Chelly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall experience was great and loved our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The park was quiet and felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff were wonderful. Very beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good. Had a nice gift shop. All employees very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable and safe. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place! Good for us and the dog. Nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice , and the room is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities, super clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rustic spot, plenty of room for 2, great location, pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location, great location to visit Canyon De Chelly from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025