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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with a 24-hour front desk and a 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
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 19.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Thunderbird Lodge provides amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 elevators

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 50 lbs 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 does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge?

As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on Dec 14, 2025 start from $87.37, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1260 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities, super clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, cozy room in an historic lodge. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
The room was good, as was the cafeteria.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and cozy room. Most special place to stay in Chinle. We enjoyed all the rooms amenities, friendliness, gift shop items, and dining experience in the cafeteria. I highly recommend this lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DuWayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay! I loved the décor and the rock-built cabin atmosphere of the hotel rooms. The beds are a bit small, but overall, it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are clean & beds comfy. Loved the gift shop!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy. Staff was friendly. TV / remote did not work, even after staff tried to fix it. Parking spot was right in front of room - made it so easy to unload the luggage, especially after a long day of driving!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The LODGE was the perfect place to stay at while visiting Canyon De Chelly. Everyone was friendly & helpful. Being able to schedule a guided tour of the canyon was convenient. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were vintage in a very nice way. They were clean. Staff were exceptional at checkin and particularly in the associated cafe. Would definately stay hete again and next time have time for the canyon tour!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Clean rooms, super friendly staff. Our bed was more firm than we like, and the pillows were not soft either.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and clean room, it was very quiet, cafeteria on the property, and there was a Dennys just up the street, close the Canyon, and tours were available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice staff, clean rooms, reasonable dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JED

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful rooms, the scenery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place!!!! After Canyon the Chelly that street to the right going to Thunderbird...wowww!!! Beautiful Autum scenary. Breathtaking. The place clean with cute details. Very friendly and hardworking staff I would go back and recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay. Right across the Glenn Dam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the cafeteria sub optimal. We loved the gift shop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful establishment. Nice people working. Lovely grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025