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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lobby
Front of property
Double Room
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 31.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Edge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Thunderbird Lodge provides amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thunderbird Cafeteria

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel
Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel Chinle

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Canyon De Chelly National Monument and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Hatathali Museum. White House Overlook and Trail and Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1169 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great staff, excellent location for touring Canyon de Chelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Lovely restful place to stay and very much enjoyed the Navajo taco at the lodge restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I loved how quiet it was
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Absolutely gorgeous setting. Love the history all around the property. Great staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I appreciate the staff friendliness and desirability on their part to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy check in, convenient to Canyon de Chelly. Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy check in and beautiful gardens
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet peaceful and soft beds. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is a beautiful little motel with a quaint cafeteria and lots of help and information about this amazing area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very tranquil!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Oasis in an arid area. Cottonwood trees shading cool grassy areas, birds flitting around. Quiet, peaceful, out of the town and right at park entrance. Great gift shop, reasonably priced art.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet, older property - nicely kept and very pleasant. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice sense of history about the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Okay place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location for visiting Canyon De Chelly. Clean and quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great little motel with great location and view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Perfect for tour of Canyon de Chelly as they pick up right at hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Actually in Canyon de Chelly- perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice people, clean, quiet, safe. ,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It is a beautiful place to stay. Great variety of structures that all match the stunning landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The hotel was clean, just a little bit outdated. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the canyon tour was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Its location within the Canyon de Chelly National Monument was ideal. Quiet with nice comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very unique and pleasant property. Clean and very nice and helpful employees. Cafeteria on the property and beautiful setting and views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025