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Thunderbird Lodge

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

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Thunderbird Lodge, in a quiet rural spot, offers everything for a productive or celebratory stay. The business center handles work needs, the restaurant serves meals, and guests enjoy WiFi, browse the gift shop, and book the banquet hall for events, all with scenic views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
(116 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(111 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 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
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, a gift shop 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

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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
  • ATM
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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. 740 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1236 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience at Thunderbird lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting; nice faciliities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for canyon! Needs a real restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and you have all the basic needs. Cute gift shop and a nice restaurant . Will come back for sure and spend more time visiting the sites. Everyone has been very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There are very few options in Chinle, this is probably the best. It was clean, hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is just so so. We took a tour of the canyon through Thunderbird and it was excellent, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff. Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent location for touring Canyon de Chelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're in Chinle for Canyon de Chelly this is the ideal location and the best price. The tour led by Navajo leaves right out in front and there is on site dining. The room is updated, comfortable beds, plenty of towels. Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, like a lttle village, happily enough far from chinle where the population seems to hate the travelers. Happy to come, happy to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class facility!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is as close to Canyon De Chelly as you can possibly get. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quiet it was
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful and soft beds. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel with great location and view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Wyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for tour of Canyon de Chelly as they pick up right at hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, clean, quiet, safe. ,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's a good one!

A very nice hotel. Everything was ready as promised. We enjoyed the on-site cafeteria and the ability to book a tour of Canyon de Chelly there too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

Pleasant stay with a great comfortable location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for south rim hiking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025