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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Lobby
Property grounds
Double Room
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 price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    9 min walk
  • Hatathali Museum
    3 min drive
  • Denny's
    4 min drive
  • Church's Chicken
    4 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Kids pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$193
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly, an IHG Hotel

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
  • Spider Rock - 33 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 in Chinle with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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

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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$151.60, 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. 632 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1073 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

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers were waiting around on us to leave, a full hour and a half before check out time. They even asked if they could take the sheets off the bed while we were still in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, needs to be modernized. Very poor dining options. Very poor service in the restaurant. Staff poorly trained in restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Henrike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special place both by virtue of its location and heritage. The facilities are good and the service is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, the restaurant food was really good with large portions (served cafeteria style), and all staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Room was spacious and staff was very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marjorie S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Thunderbird Lodge is an oasis in a vast desert. Lovely trees and grassy lawns throughout the historic property. The rooms are basic but clean and updated. The staff were friendly and attentive. The cafeteria provided tasty food at a reasonable price. I would recommend the Lodge and would gladly visit it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay near Canyon de Chelley. Great cafeteria. Tours offered into the canyon. Fun gift shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fremina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found roaches in our room. Room smells bad. Carpet is very old and stinky. Reception clerks are not friendly. They had long sour faces. Unwelcomely. Food choices at the restaurant are limited. Very pricey, too. Sales clerk at the souvenir shop was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Eliza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed it's proximity to Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley. Quiet area. Didn't care much for the cafeteria options, although the town of Chinle is a quick drive for other dining establishments and grocery.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we booked two rooms and we are quite elderly, but it was wonderful including the restaurant,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a two-night stay at the Thunderbird Lodge while visiting Canyon de Chelly. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was spacious and comfortable. The location is very convenient to the park visitor center and the rim drives. We took the Lodge's 4-hour tour of the canyon, which was incredible thanks to our wonderful guide Harold, and it was reasonably priced. We also enjoyed several meals in the cafeteria, which offers freshly cooked meals (Navajo tacos!) in addition to the cafeteria -style offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeevan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No other property compares to this one. Could use a little TLC and deep cleaning, but the staff were excellent and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

DeAir

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pire expérience
Ces chambres sont réservées pour les clients qui réservent par l’entremise de sites de réservation autres que l’établissement. Nous avons eu droit à une chambre non rénovée, fournis, porte non étanche et aucune luminosité dans la chambre. Je ne recommanderais pas.
Vieux et peu de fenêtres
Malgré la porte fermée, il y a une ouverture (pas étanche)
Grande ouverture au bas de la porte
Petite fenetre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very disappointing. The people here are really friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024