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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
Double Room
Front of property
Breakfast area
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

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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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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
  • ‪Pizza Edge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 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
  • 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.

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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
  • 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

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.

  • 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 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on 18 Sept 2025 start from AU$205.92, 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. 711 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1202 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

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely location, mom and pop style motel, great location to Canyon de Chelly, beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower handle not working properly, very difficult to operate No conditioner or shampoo Housecleaning entered way too early while I was getting dressed. Very inappropriate and frightening
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Suraiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The welcome was polite but felt rushed, as if we were expected to leave quickly after getting the information. Bathroom: The sign says it’s a historic hotel, but to be clear, it’s not remodeled. The bathtub had visible stains, likely from an old mat, making it look dirty. The toilet paper was extremely cheap, requiring excessive use. Room: The carpet was stained, and everything felt old-fashioned, though relatively clean. One positive: the fridge was large and quiet. The air conditioning was small, loud, but effective. The beds were comfortable. When I asked for a blanket, it took 35 minutes, and what I received was a worn-out towel-like fabric. Exterior: There are two large trees in the middle of the property that appear to be dead and should be removed. They don’t have a special aera for pet relief, so not great to sit outside while seeing sog pooping. The middle garden has so much potentiel to be awesome. That said, it was a quiet property, likely due to the older guests who respect the calm atmosphere. Parking was plentiful. Restaurant: As a chef, I was disappointed. The spaghetti had clearly been left too long, dried in the top. The meals looks bad and sad. The meal overall was just okay nothing memorable. They had a museum inside of the restaurant and great pictures on the wall. A pool would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Santa fe

Travelled with partner
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, older property - nicely kept and very pleasant. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice sense of history about the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a 'throwback' property that captures the earlier days of National Park travel. It is right at the doorstep of Canyon de Chelly, which is the main reason you are there. The rooms are more than adequate, and the surroundings nice and quiet. But the real draw is the nature to which you are the closest (but without any views).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for touring the Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property, amenities, and service were great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glendie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, convenient to Canyon de Chelly. Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Visit to Chinle AZ

Great place to stay in Chinle. Nice cafeteria for meals on site. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Raytown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. It was clean and in a great location. Almost everything on site. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We requested a King bed and the room they gave us was from the 1950’s. The shower was cracked in several places, the sink was small and it just Luckily we were traveling with some friends and they said their room was great but had two double beds, and we assumed that’s why we got the room we did. Went to the desk and got a much better room only there was no shower curtain and didn’t realize it until getting ready to take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryann

Travelled with family
The room had a musty smell to it when we entered it. No hot water for our showers in the morning. They said it was due to power failure overnight. If that was the case, they should have known to reset the hot water heater immediately after it went off. They did not so we had cold showers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The landscape around the buildings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Veronique

Travelled with group
Great location, quiet and excellent value. Quiet. Staff super friendly and good tours offered. Property is clean but would benefit from upgrades. Rooms ok but dated. Only choice of food is the cafeteria which has limited options, and also need a refresh. Again - pefectly fine for the price charged and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, just a little bit outdated. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the canyon tour was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful and soft beds. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Canyon De Chelly. Clean and quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Fort Worth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and beautiful gardens
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and very friendly. The grounds were clean and beautiful. Although we only stayed one night, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025