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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and a sauna

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Located near the center of activity, Thunderbird Lodge offers continental breakfast, a cozy bar, a sauna for relaxation, and free in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
57301, SD, Mitchell, 1601 S Burr St

What's nearby

  • Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Corn Palace - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marlin's Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Thunderbird Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Lodge include comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in Mitchell, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. Dakota Discovery Museum and Hitchcock Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1243 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy , Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beds were geeat and breakfast was super!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were exceptionally clean, Morning coffee was tasty, light breakfast was enough to get us on the road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rest and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and walking distance to dinning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop with friendly staff and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older place but clean and a good value for people who are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bed was comfortable. Great place for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner right next door excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cookie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here several times and always found it very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, small breakfast area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. The hotel staff were so welcoming. They checked if everything was ok when they seen us in the hallway which is a very nice touch. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good sized rooms and nice breakfast for a good price. Only complaint was gps told us to turn and it was never the right place even though we could see the sign and knew we were close!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor is outdated but you can tell they are doing some small updates, clean, suited our purpose for a quick in and out stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel…comfortable rooms and checkin was super. It’s near many things and I would definitely stay again. There’s a restaurant right next to it as well as a gas station. Very easy to find and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not modern, but clean and comfortable. Towels are soft, price is great. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Very convenient access of I-90. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but clean nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this is an older mo tel, it was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was very comfortable, it was just to stop over and it went well. The staff was very accommodating and helped me out with my questions and a couple issues for the room. They came right away and took care of them. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025