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Thunderbird Motel

Property class: 3

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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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor area with stone walls, two benches, and a building in the background.
A compact hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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

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

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
(59 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 (Pet Friendly)

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

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

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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Time Charlee's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪FiiZ Drinks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taquería Ayala - ‬14 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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20.00
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

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night plus USD 20.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 May to July
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 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. 521 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for its price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stop while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super clean, great location, quiet, and staff was warm and friendly! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and located within walking distance to Cook's Steakhouse (2 minutes) or the Star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time at this location. I would recommend this property. Clean room, free breakfast and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room in a great downtown location, truly a best kept secret.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Young lady who checked us in was pleasant, funny, & efficient Property was clean & quiet Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily booked online, check in was smooth with welcoming staff, clean room and comfortable beds, free breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet and clean and just what was needed for a one night stay on our road trip. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the breakfast had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but honestly it was one of the best nights sleep I had all that week. Very clean with a comfortable bed. Very close to multiple eating establishments as well. I was able to walk safely from hotel to the square in less than 5 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,, staff was friendly, breakfast was good, air conditioner worked real good, needed a place for the pets to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff. Clean pool. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Convenient location at a moderate price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Lady who worked in the office was so nice and helpful Great variety for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were on the hard side. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely an older hotel, but they keep it clean. The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was frozen breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, cereal, milk, and juice which worked for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026