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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Chinle hotel with restaurant

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Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by mature trees and enjoy a casual dining experience in our outdoor seating area.
Two single beds with made bedspreads and pillows, a large window with garden views, and wall-mounted lamps.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a high ceiling with exposed beams, a reception desk, and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy meals and gatherings in this cozy dining area with a high ceiling, wooden tables, and framed artwork.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area surrounded by mature trees and a well-manicured lawn.
Nestled in a rural location, Thunderbird Lodge offers an ideal retreat with amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi, explore the gift shop, or plan your event at the banquet hall. Helpful staff and scenic views have left guests feeling content.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting room
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a desk with a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a small table for your convenience.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two single beds with made bedspreads and pillows, a large window with garden views, and wall-mounted lamps.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(106 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

When visiting Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Thunderbird Cafeteria, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1984
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Thunderbird Cafeteria – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, Thunderbird Cafeteria offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Thunderbird Lodge like?

Thunderbird Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Cafeteria
Canyons
Bed
Tours
Food
Restaurant
Gift shops

What guests liked

  • The on-site cafeteria served good meals, including local dishes, at reasonable prices. (13 reviews)
  • The property's location offered easy access to the park and ample parking right in front of the rooms. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were varied and delicious, with local specialties like Navajo tacos and blue corn pancakes. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
Doreen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Stayed for one night
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property
Don, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay place to stay
Ruth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little motel with great location and view
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice local place to stay!
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Chinle AZ

Great place to stay in Chinle. Nice cafeteria for meals on site. Friendly staff.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a beautiful place to stay. Great variety of structures that all match the stunning landscape.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its location within the Canyon de Chelly National Monument was ideal. Quiet with nice comfortable rooms.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exploring

Our AC unit was not functioning. We called the office and the staff were quick to find us another room. Great area.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this place, the environment is great, love the sustainability choices. Overall a fun time, and right next to Canyon de Chelly.
Lyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thunderbird Lodge in mid June

Cute lodge , lots of units, easy parking. Limited cafeteria food, restaurants a few miles away.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
BRUCE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great place to stay. Friendly people here. Clean, comfortable and the jeep tour was very reasonably priced.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place! Convenient and staff were incredible!
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Relaxing

Pleasant stay with a great comfortable location
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for south rim hiking!!
Lana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice old style lodge - park right in front of room
Charles-Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent place to stay for extended tour of Canyon de Chelly Dining in town and at Canyon was limited
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is convenient right in Canyon de Chelly. We enjoyed our stay. We had lunch at the cafeteria and prices are reasonable.
Alice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good service

Food options -Slim, bed Hard, air conditioner was not working properly so was hot in room, room was clean but not deep clean but I am a neat freak. Everyone was more then polite, and it was quite.
bobbi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, a nice clean room and property. For us the bed was too hard and the portion of the bathroom with the toilet and shower was really tight.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only lodging within the national monument. Very convenient location.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy access for the canyon tour.
Alvin, 2-night trip