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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with wooden walls, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the parking lot.
A lobby with a reception desk, a clock, a refrigerator with beverages, a snack bar, and a fireplace.
A hotel hallway with wooden paneling, a patterned carpet, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a lamp.
A building entrance with a covered porch, potted plants, and a visible window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $73
$66 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301
  • Place, Highland Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dakota Wesleyan University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Corn Palace
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

A bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with lights, a hairdryer, and a trash can.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(147 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a carpeted floor, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a brick-patterned wall, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(145 reviews)
  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mitchell

Located in Mitchell, Thunderbird Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mitchell Technical Institute and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dakota Discovery Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hitchcock Park - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Corn Palace - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blarney's Sportsbar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marlins Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Thunderbird Lodge offers 48 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
4 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 available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 449 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1415 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rates, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay! It’s not fancy but has everything you could ask for. Beds were comfortable, breakfast was good, rooms were clean, and price was fantastic! Staff were very accommodating and about as kind as you’ll ever find. We stayed for two nights and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was descent and comfortable for the time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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We keep coming back .... recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i come and visit family this is where I stay. It is close to everything I need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

Clean room, easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy , Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while traveling, freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

On my trip this was one of the best hotels that I stayed at. Everything was as I thought it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Wonderful family run place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beds were geeat and breakfast was super!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and location. Owners and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel but the updated beds and TV make it very comfortable. If you just want a nice clean motel and don't need all the fancy frills this is your motel. Always stay here when coming through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding and helpful staff, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. It may my needs and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay over for a night while traveling through Mitchell SD. Quiet, clean, and near restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEIRDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great pit stop. New renovations and upgrades in this charming little oasis. Clean and well stocked breakfast room with waffles, biscuits and gravy, eggs, fresh bagels, fresh fruit and strong coffee! Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Staff very friendly and helpful, room nice and clean, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, safe, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025