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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)
398 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)
420 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)
355 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable motel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

A stay at Thunderbird Motel places you in the heart of Elko, just a 3-minute walk from Western Folklife Center and within a 5-minute drive of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Basin College and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Northeastern Nevada Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2022.

Thunderbird Motel is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water dispenser
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coin laundry on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Year Built - 1975
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Television in common areas
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thunderbird Motel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Elko motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2022.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub only
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Separate bedroom
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 2
  • Desk chair
  • High pile carpet in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No hot water onsite

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Staffed front desk

Events/parties not allowed

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of Travel in the New Normal (US Travel - USA)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 10

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Thunderbird Motel Elko
  • Thunderbird Elko
  • Thunderbird Motel Elko
  • Thunderbird Motel Motel
  • Thunderbird Motel Motel Elko

We should mention

There is no hot water on site.

The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to September 01.

Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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