Thunderbird Hotel

2.5 star property

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On the beach
Interior entrance
In-room dining
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas
Lobby

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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18401 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, 33160
  • Place, Sunny Isles Beach Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heritage Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilbert Samson Oceanfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sunny Isles Beach

With a stay at Thunderbird Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from Sunny Isles Beach Beach and a 4-minute drive from Aventura Mall. .This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hollywood Beach and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Hard Rock Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Sunny Isles Beach Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Heritage Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gilbert Samson Oceanfront Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Golden Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newport Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brightline Aventura Station - 10 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avra Estiatorio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trump International Beach Resort - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matryoshka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ararat GrillBar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Hotel

Thunderbird Hotel offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sunny Isles Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Thunderbird Cafe, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sunny Isles Beach? This hotel has facilities measuring 1800 square feet (167 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.
Thunderbird Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self and valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Thunderbird Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,800 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 340 out of 1000 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It had a nice vibe and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Not expensive nice pool - right on the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the walk on beach access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel right by the ocean with lots of sun and fun and such a beautiful lobby especially at Christmas time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal for the area that it’s in and everything the hotel has to offer. Had a great time and will definitely be coming back here soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

FRANK

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I liked was this hotel was on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The beach is good, the bar of the hotel is nice. The hotel has a good price for Sunny Isles Beach. The hotel need to be restore urgently
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute gem within the giants around it. The French were so welcoming and so much fun. The bartender and wait staff was INCREDIBLE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Staff & service
price, location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel just ok and affordable But condition of the entire hotel needs renovation and many improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Yan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel will be demolish in the next few months …
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rundown but in a great location.charges extra resort fees.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has everything you could ask for. A fridge, freezer, balcony, beach view, great deal for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the last historic hotels of Florida's French Riviera! It is a sad day when they will close forever on Saturday April 15th
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and expensive… Plus resort fee!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dayrelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This building needs to closedown for a full renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Dana

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pool ,restaurant and Beach was great but room was Dive barely any Air-conditioning and cockroaches
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Kyrti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok at best
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really really old. Looks like they don’t put any love and effor on the property towels were really old as sheets the carpet looks really diarrhea ans the rooms stink
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Yenniffer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that the beach access was always open and easy access. It’s an old hotel, and ions were dirty, beds and towels as well. We encountered a roach roaming around our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Amy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No towels were left in the room. I guess you get what you pay for. Very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Alona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel .old rooms . Owfull.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Grejsi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rude customer service and hidden fees. Good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

conch

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thorough Building inspection have to be done. This hotel is not safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023