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Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.
A corner office with two leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a view of the parking lot through large windows.
A compact hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A covered outdoor area with stone walls, two benches, and a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $103
$90 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

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345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Place, Western Folklife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Basin College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Elko County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Elko

A stay at Thunderbird Motel places you in the heart of Elko, steps from Western Folklife Center and a 2-minute drive from Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sherman Station and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Basin College.
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What's nearby

  • Western Folklife Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Basin College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Elko County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Elko Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Elko Station - 3 min drive
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Time Charlee's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fiiz Drinks Elko - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪B.J. Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Thunderbird Motel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Elko motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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 designer 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 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1975
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in, along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the heated pool
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Everything wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was really comfortable we had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the edge of main drag, so very quiet but still walkable distance to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, area quiet and staff nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and very quiet, 2nd stay, will definitely be my go to in Elko NV
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights this last week and both times were perfect. The manager is super sweet and polite. Breakfast was great too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this is an older motel on the outside, the staff and cleanliness make the Thunderbird motel a great value. Free breakfast with Hot Coffee is always a plus. Within walking distance of the Star Hotel which has great Basque Food. Looking forward to staying here again the next time passing through Elko.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and close to places worth visiting. Material is a bit old but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

I was very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

janet

Very quiet, felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sundheep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at this hotel several times for short business trip. Great location, great staff and great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Min

Appropriate for the price. Quiet and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vintage aspect, cute walkable old town location with lots of murals and restaurants. For the price, it was just what I needed. A bit dingy but acceptable for those that want affordability!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness
Left before Breakfast I would be nice if it started at 6 AM It was 13 degrees when I was there, so didn’t try the AC but the heater was excellent and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating. We appreciated the fact that they sponsored a program at the Elko Cowboy Poetry event and we will likely stay at next year’s event.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

It’s a very busy place, but remained quiet and pleasant throughout the night. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, helpful and friendly, clean comfortable motel. Quiet, nice rooms, well maintained. Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, decent breakfast, very good for the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice and inexpensive place to stay in Elko.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, friendly staff, clean room and comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025