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Thunder Bird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Mountain Home with free parking

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Thunder Bird Motel combines thoughtful hospitality with practical amenities that make stays comfortable. Guests appreciate the dependable in-room WiFi, convenient self parking, and the attentive staff that consistently earns positive mentions in reviews.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is ￥12,513
￥13,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
83647, ID, Mountain Home, 910 Sunset Strip

What's nearby

  • Hospital Foundation - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carl Miller Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Desert Canyon Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brie'sta Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Thunder Bird Motel

Property highlights
Thunder Bird Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunder Bird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Housekeeping and phones

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Exterior
Hilander Motel
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
7.0 out of 10, Good, 231 reviews
The price is ￥11,227
￥12,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Hilander Motel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunder Bird Motel Motel
Thunder Bird Motel Mountain Home
Thunder Bird Motel Motel Mountain Home

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunder Bird Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunder Bird Motel?

As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunder Bird Motel on Nov 25, 2025 start from ￥12,513, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunder Bird Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunder Bird Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Thunder Bird Motel located?

Situated in Mountain Home, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Railroad Park, Rosewood Park, and Richard Aguirre Park. St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center and Hospital Foundation are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Thunder Bird Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic lodging. Helpful friendly staff. Nothing fancy but a pleasant place to spend the night. Good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

Nice place

Good place to stay we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Great little roadside motel

Great little roadside motel. Clean and comfortable …excellent stay for the price! Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin Ricker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money, the Thunderbird was a good value. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the check in staff very pleasant and accommodating. Mountain Home doesn't have many budget conscious options and this is a good one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like how close this place is to the event I attend once a year in Mountain Home. The room is small but comfy and very clean. Very easy to find. Near a gas station. Not really any complaints. Neighbors were a bit noisy but nothing obnoxious or threatening. Parking is adequate and never felt unsafe at the Thunderbird.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad, good for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel for a good price. Customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to the freeway and not expensive like all the places next to the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean & comfortable. The fresh scent was pleasant. The host was friendly and helpful. The bathroom looked newly remodeled and everything was very clean. Decor had a retro vibe. Although the outside of the motel looked a bit run down, then inside was fine and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Pretty run down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. Helpful attendant at the check in desk when I arrived near midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtful amenities and furniture
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim bob

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

Great price, great bed

Great front desk guy. Great hotel for the price. This is what american hotels should be
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is a very old, old style motor inn. When you drive up it looks like it is out of business. The outside needs some TLC. The inside is old but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Air conditioner was loud but worked good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Small clean room. reasonable price for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This appears on the outside to be an older property, but the room was completely modernized. The bed was comfortable, there was plenty of furniture for any purpose, and the television was up to date. The bathroom had new fixtures. One caution: the shower stall was quite small - huskier guests would likely find it uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
got there after 9 hour drive - said no to cats i had in car (90 degrees out) & then kept the $100 for hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and large. There was no ice available as the machine has been broken. There is no coffee maker in the room and the lobby only had hot water and instant coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay I got here late so haven't looked around only thing with this Budget hotel is the curtain is tucked around the window air conditioner so you can't open it biggest defect that I see
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean , affordable , quiet room without to many cleaning chemical odors . Train track next door but thick walls made it not too obnoxious . Strict rules but I like it as I felt my vehicle was safe . I’d definitely stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old but nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

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

10/10, would stay again

We stayed here for the nostalgia, it’s been 25 years since we came to the Thunderbird and it didn’t disappoint! I’m pretty sure the pool was closed then too - but we weren’t there to swim and it’s not advertised as having a pool. We just enjoyed the humor of it all. The room was clean and the guy who checked us in was friendly. If you’re looking for luxury, then pay quadruple the price and stay elsewhere! The Thunderbird Motel is a gem, an absolute classic and for the price, I have zero complaints. 10/10, would go again. Also, the carpet and interior decor is a vintage throwback - wow the memories!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025