Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Art Deco hotel in Riverside with free parking

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Dates

November 2025

15

December 2025

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Located in Eastside's heart, Thunderbird Lodge offers free self parking and express check-in for a hassle-free arrival. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and shows in the TV lounge. The multilingual staff receives consistent praise for their helpful assistance.

Good

Popular amenities

Parking included
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Jetted bathtub

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

92507, CA, Riverside, 2711 University Ave

What's nearby

Riverside Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
California Museum of Photography - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Fox Performing Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
University of California, Riverside - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Riverside Community Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Riverside-Downtown Station - 12 min walk
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk
‪Pho Ha #7 - ‬15 min walk
‪Heroes Restaurant & Brewery - ‬14 min walk
‪Habanero Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Hotel near University of California, Riverside

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

￥14,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

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
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

1 building
2 floors
Art Deco architecture
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside located?

Located in Eastside, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Riverside Art Museum and University of California, Riverside. Riverside Metropolitan Museum and California Museum of Photography are also within 1 mi (2 km). Riverside-Downtown Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

deena

Oct 14, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

The room was clean and the staff was nice the prices are h

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albaro

May 6, 2025

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

It was a nice stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Payton

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The people who work here are wonderful! However, the photos I don't think fully captured the challenges with this place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

roman

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I love the staff very accommodating and respectful

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Jun 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Its a nice cozy place. I like that it is well kept up pretty well.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Sep 5, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Apr 14, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Property was very well kept, room was clean, and staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Apr 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I’ve stayed here a couple times now and would go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leonel

May 14, 2025

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

I give them a 9 out of 10

They were very helpful.good cutomer service.check in was quick with my reservation

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

May 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My family was very comfortable at this motel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Nov 21, 2024

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

Always a good spot to stay at. 3rd time staying here . Gonna come back again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Jan 20, 2025

It was very clean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Jun 18, 2023

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

The staff are nice and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John

Feb 22, 2025

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

Review

The location was good, the room and bed were very nice. Don't know if they offer breakfast because I had to leave early for my business meetings. Lots of great parking

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Feb 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Awesome property and awesome workers

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Jun 29, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

little escape from routine

very clean and comfortable for a night away.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deven

Jun 9, 2024

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

8/10 Great

Pretty decent stay for 1 night. Place was nice and I was comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Mar 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room was okay, a little pricey for the location and condition of room but apparently there was a big rave the weekend we stayed which drove prices up.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Sonya at front desk was so nice and helpful. Would go back just for that service.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashaad

Jun 19, 2024

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

Lodging In Thunder

The best room service ever,. Very clean and very impressive my birthday and Baby daddy's Day.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

May 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Just wish the wifi worked for the tv

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 15, 2024

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

Best price in town

Friendly service, clean stay except for a couple lil critters but overall pleasant. Clean bed n linen but could use a blanket n better comforter. Price was best of all.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024