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Thunderbird Lodge

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

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Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast area
Front of property
Double Room
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
    ‪12 min drive‬

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
(112 reviews)

Highlights

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

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. 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 - 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
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 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. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Chinle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

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  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • 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 3 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$112.09, 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.

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. 753 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1251 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine, Pelham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was minutes to the south rim drive of Canyon de Chelly and stunning views. Spider Rock at sunset is divine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Convenient motel for the park

For the price, it was an excellent stay but it is a motel and the bathroom needed some TLC. The toilet tank had a cover that didn't fit and the shower head and pipe were loose and wobbly. The cafeteria on the grounds is convenient but people we asked said they didn't recommend it, so we didn't try it. The town has a Denny's and we ate there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Minda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location.

Pet friendly. The room was clean but some service items were missing (extra toilet paper). Very close to the park and great fry bread. They were doing some service work and that is not their fault. Great pet walking area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Angel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff; we stayed in one of the older buildings and it was very nice. The cafeteria on site has great home cooking. The store on site offers authentic gifts supporting the Navajo community
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was super comfy. I am always glad when the room’s (alarm ) clock is set to the proper time especially since there is a time difference on the Navajo Nation that I didn’t know about before hand. The gift shop was nice but I think needed larger bottles of water. I asked one of the gift shop girls when the Canyon opened and she didn’t know exactly- I thought this would be a basic question they should know. It was very conveniently located to the Canyon of course. The front desk lady was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy Sr

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

Relax 😌

This place is an adventure at heart. This is a must see 👀!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario, Glendale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated my requests to change room with no problems. The property is a about 2 mins away to the entrance of the monument. Love that they have a ceiling fan in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice hotel, the bed was hard, small bathroom, saw about 3 bugs in the room. The price is high for this hotel. No breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location

Loved the proximity to the park. Good AC. Comfy bed. Will recommend to friends.
Nice beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are sizable and well appointed. We had a plumbing issue in the middle of the night. It was fixed within 5 minutes of our phone call. Beautiful, large gift shop. The restaurant offers simple fare, cafeteria style, but is the best option in the remote town of Chinle. You book your Canyon de Chelly tours right at the hotel.
In the Canyon de Chelly
Jeep tour in the canyon
At the Thunderbird
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tami

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the national monument

We stayed here thinking it was going to be amazing from the reviews. It was a little different than expected. Everything was fine it was just very average. But there really is not a lot of places to stay in this area. Think motel 6 for the rooms. Very basic and small but they were clean and had all the necessities. Nothing stays open late for food so make sure you plan for that if you are coming I later at night. Breakfast is basic. Kind of like a cafeteria situation. But it was edible. The grounds are very pretty and peaceful and you can sit outside your room in chairs that are there and relax And look at the stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINA

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

8/10 Good

Candice

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

Very Convenient

Could use some better pillows. Property is very nice and well-kept. The issue was with the cafe, which was supposedly open for carry-out only. There are very limited dining options in Chinle, and when we went to the cafe, it was closed due to some maintenance issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable. Lovely SW decorations. Did not eat in the cafeteria this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Travelled with family
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

Wayne, Scottsdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic, and very traditional….I like how then corporates a lot of local pictures in the rooms….. Staff was very friendly, and made me feel welcomed…..restaurant food was very good….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Waterline was out in the restaurant. Too many dogs running around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Our stay was wonderful and the vintage look was amazing, it fit the theme perfectly with the Native Americans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an older facility at the Canyon de chelly park. It was clean, the staff were friendly and very helpful, but it was a little rundown. The cafeteria was having water problems, but the food was delicious. And, of course, the canyon was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Canyon DeChelly and this lodge is very conveniently located to the canyon. We enjoyed the other friendly guests, the staff and environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025