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.
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
Culver's - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Casey's - 3 min drive
Marlins Family Restaurant - 1 min walk
Tokyo - 19 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1373 reviews
10 - Excellent
648
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1373 reviews
8 - Good
433
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1373 reviews
6 - Okay
182
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1373 reviews
4 - Poor
66
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1373 reviews
2 - Terrible
44
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
angela
Jan 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes everyone was nice, the the lodge was kept clean
If you are looking for a comfortable room that is CLEAN, you can’t beat this place.
We’ve stayed several times now during trips across the state. They are always very polite & welcoming.
As an added bonus, it’s super affordable.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Aaron
Jan 4, 2026
Aaron
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay over for a night while traveling through Mitchell SD. Quiet, clean, and near restaurants.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the breakfast in the morning was very good and had a good selection to choose from. I highly recommend staying there. I will be on the way back from MN.
I left my room(outside entrance) at 8 am and when I returned at 5:30 pm my door was open about a foot. Room was under 50 degrees and who knows if anything is missing from my belongings. Not sure what time housekeeping comes through but am sure they did as the garbage cans were all emptied. Very disappointing.
We stayed one night and it was perfect. The bed was so comfortable and the room spotless. Loved the heat lamp in the bathroom. The owners/managers and staff were so friendly! We'll definitely stay here again our next time through Mitchell.
When i went to work they went in and gave me 2 towels. If You're going in at LEAST change everything that was dirty and CLOSE THE CURTAINS WHEN YOU'RE DONE! I dont know how long "The View" of my room was OPEN FOR PEOPLE'S EYES TO SEE. PRIVACY WHERE???