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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Canyon De Chelly National Monument

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Lobby
Lobby
Double Room
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hatathali Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White House Overlook and Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Exterior

Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly by IHG

  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1000)
The price is NZ$207
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly by IHG

About the area

Chinle

At Thunderbird Lodge you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Hatathali Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Thunderbird Cafeteria, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Chinle hotel include White House Overlook and Trail and Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility.

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 9 min walk
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive
  • White House Overlook and Trail - 11 min drive
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 11 min drive
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 20 min drive

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 with free parking, a short walk to Canyon De Chelly National Monument
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Self parking is free.
  • 1 floor
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children
  • 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

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 7.99 for adults and from USD 7.99 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Lodge?

Thunderbird Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$165.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yep, Thunderbird Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Thunderbird Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Lodge?

No, Thunderbird Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Thunderbird Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1107 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

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, wonderful service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOUIS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, nice clean quiet rooms. Good food too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and helpful. No issues. Motel room was adequate and clean. The property is older, but the owners have done a nice job keeping it functional and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The heater was not working
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly service by the hosts at this locatiin. The room was unexpectedly large and well maintauned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Flagstaff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thunderbird is my old standby when I travel in the Chinle area for work. It always meets my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

max m

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very outdated. We had to request house keeping to clean our bathroom as soon as we arrived. Would nit stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Canyon De Chelly. We are driving Electric Car and the overnight charge is important for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable , clean but rustic which is part of its charm. It’s a historic inn. They have a cafeteria on site which was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Canyon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Historic Lodge. Cafeteria on site with decent food at ok price. Room could use some updating but it was clean and everything worked. We liked it for our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location- food pretty mediocor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goid
Very good place to. Convenient for us as we visit friends in Chinle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique stay and was perfect for our trip to experience the culture of our nation. Pretty amazing place to stay...its not a 5 start hotel but it is a 5 star experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Loved the way they claimed their Navajo heritage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matanel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room itself was very clean and beds were very comfortable. Shower hardware is old outdated and can be renewed. Otherwise no problems with the room. The room i’d rate a 7.5/10. The tours offered to Canyon de Chelly were very disappointing and not worth it at all imo. We paid $160 for two, our tour guide was rushed, reluctant to answer questions and extremely difficult to understand. Additionally, he seemed to end the tour prematurely and other trucks had additional stops. Furthermore, the gift shop owner recommended the tour guide, which was surprising, as there were many other tour guides all of which seemed to speak better english. We unfortunately got little to no value from our tour guide and just tried to make the best of it and enjoy the drive in to the canyon. In terms or rating the overall Canyon de Chelly tour experience: Value: 2/10 Guide: 2/10 Ride Experience in to the canyon 5/10 Overall, 3/10 not worth it, would rather spend this time/money exploring the upper part of the canyon instead which had breathtaking views and cost little to nothing. We didn’t eat at the thunderbird diner, as the buffet style food did not look appetizing - perhaps others can speak to that more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked roaming cows and that lodge was not on highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024