Thunderbird Lodge

Rural retreat with a business center and restaurant offers the perfect setting for meetings and special events, with staff who make planning effortless

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February 2026

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March 2026

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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.

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Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is in a rural area and in a national park. Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Antelope House Overlook are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White House Overlook and Trail and Spider Rock. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Chinle travel guide

86503, AZ, Chinle, Route 7

What's nearby

Canyon De Chelly National Monument
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sliding Rock Overlook
21 min drive - 21.2 km
Hatathali Museum
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
10 min drive - 9.3 km
Antelope House Overlook
25 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

Burger King
6 min drive
The Junction Restaurant
5 min drive
Garcia's Restaurant
2 min drive
Pizza Edge
6 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
Tour/ticket assistance, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
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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￥19,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

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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 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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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Jan 22, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Feb 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and staff was friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Jan 15, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful staff - terrific gift shop - great location - nice rooms

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Jan 26, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff is nice , and the room is great

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Jan 6, 2026

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

Clean, friendly staff, comfortable and safe. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Linda

Jan 23, 2026

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

Most convenient motel to Canyon de Chelly. Clean, pet friendly and very friendly staff. Simple motel room.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Jan 20, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

clean, friendly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mjay

Jan 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, polite staff.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Nov 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff, beautiful location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Dec 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice rustic spot, plenty of room for 2, great location, pleasant staff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Jan 20, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room. Very cool welcome gift on the bed upon arrival. Fun to stay in a historic place.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Dec 27, 2025

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

Parking was perfect because it was near our room. We traveled as a family and with our pet so it was very comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Nov 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and very comfortable beds

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Nov 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DuWayne

Nov 10, 2025

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

Trish

Dec 1, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Oct 15, 2025

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

Sue

Oct 9, 2025

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

Spacious room, very comfortable beds.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Oct 20, 2025

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

The decor was very appropriate, very convenient to Cañon de Chelly, the cafeteria there was convenient, food was good enough, prices are reasonable.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Oct 5, 2025

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

Beautiful setting; nice faciliities.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Oct 27, 2025

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

Douglas

Oct 5, 2025

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