Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near River Street

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Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • River Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Savannah

At Thunderbird Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Historic District - North hotel include Forsyth Park and Enmarket Arena.

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • River Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Savannah Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vinnie Van Go-Gos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grove Savannah - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near River Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Thunderbird Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Thunderbird Inn offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1964
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 150 lb per pet
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Thunderbird Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Inn?

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

Is parking available at Thunderbird Inn?

Yep, Thunderbird Inn has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Thunderbird Inn?

The closest beach to Thunderbird Inn is Butter Bean Beach (15 km).

Is Thunderbird Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli and a picnic area, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thunderbird Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Inn?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Thunderbird Inn, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 68 kg per pet.

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1023 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great for us while visiting our child at SCAD. Staff was friendly. Negatives: Bed is hard as a brick. AC was stuggle to keep the room cooled and the walls are very thin. We could hear others talking in the rooms next to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christofer A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple retro hotel that has everything you need for a short stay. Walkable distance from the city market area and River Street. Great place to stay and explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay, giving 80's vacay vibes lol, fun little weekend getaway in a great location for visiting my kid at SCAD
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Our stay overall was ok, not great. Considering how expensive Savannah can be on the weekends, I suppose the Thunderbird Inn provides relatively good value. The location is great, the amenities in the lobby were great, and music playing around the grounds is fun. Not so great: the front desk staff lacked basic customer service training in politeness and friendliness. No Hello's or Welcome's or eye contact at check in. We were given a room on the ground floor behind the office. The area outside our door was dark and dingy. Our room was tired and worn out. Stains on the countertop, dust on the fixtures and AC, and the bathroom grout needed a deep cleaning. Can’t give more than 3 stars. It is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Conveniently located next to city tour trolley service and historic district. Clean and good rooms in a retro motel. Excellent complimentary donuts in office and moonpies on pillows. Downside was an undisclosed $22 parking charge and no cable or satellite tv service. ( only way to watch tv was to cast our own streaming app program from our phone) . Traffic noise quite loud and a/c unit fan didn’t mask it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff. Very dog friendly!! In need of some repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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

Awesome

If you’re looking for a place that is no thrills, clean and safe. This is it. I do agree with some of the other comments. The floors do need a good cleaning. I will be staying sporadically in Savannah the next year and will stay here without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient but not the cleanest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean rooms and a comfortable bed

Very comfortable bed, very clean rooms and clean property. Parking is extra ($20/day)and limited and the sleep is very noisy (we had a fan and ac running so we still slept well). The location is on the west side of the historic district with a short 2 to 3 block walk to the west end of the river front.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Fun Retro feel!

Great hotel- staff was wonderful Very uniquely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun retro vibe- 20-30 minute walk to downtown- friendly staff- delicious donuts every morning- on site parking for a fee- some issues with streaming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy, Monticello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique hotel that’s easy on the pocket and very clean. I could actually walk barefoot in the room (that’s a huge deal because I’m so weird about that stuff)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price for the location to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

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

couples trip

Great re-tro hotel! Staff friendly, clean and great location. We were able to walk to destinations and bus pick up was by us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romero delgado

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

8/10 Good

GEORGE

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

Retro Feel

Fine stay, no frills but clean and well lit, close enough to historic part of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, SAN DIEGO

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location and staff were wonderful. It was just a short walk to the river front area. The rooms had not had a deep clean in a very long time. The cleanliness of the bathroom and the AC unit were not up to my standards at home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025