See all properties

Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Thunderbird Lodge

A rustic lodge with a stone facade, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and walls adorned with framed pictures.
A lobby with wooden ceiling beams, a reception desk, leather armchairs, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a scenic view poster.
A stone building with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and large trees.
A rustic building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a sign reading "TRADING POST".

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sliding Rock Overlook
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Antelope House Overlook
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with chairs, and lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room

Two double beds with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(142 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single King

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and a small refrigerator.

Single King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Full

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two wall lamps.

Double Full

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Exterior
Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn
Chinle
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,007 reviews
Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

A restaurant, a business center, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands are onsite.
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Thunderbird Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Thunderbird Cafeteria
  • Amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a gift shop
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Canyon De Chelly National Monument and a 3-minute drive from Hatathali Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Chinle hotel is smoke free.

Thunderbird Cafeteria - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Phone

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel
Thunderbird Lodge Chinle
Thunderbird Lodge Hotel Chinle

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1424 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the park and great access.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilfried

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, parking right in front, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant motel property with great location for visiting Canyon de Chelley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weather was great had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our plans
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...kind staff...nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool old retro lodge in a great location by Canyon De Chelly. Rooms are smallish but well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Close to the drives to the Canyon and lookouts. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Comfy rooms, beautiful location. Cafeteria is great. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were very courteous and respectful, rooms were clean, food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, ample parking, basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. The room was small but clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - clean, nice staff, good parking. The location for the Canyon de Chelly tour was very convenient. There is a good cafeteria on site and a very nice gift store.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff - terrific gift shop - great location - nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Very convenient for us after a day at Canyon de Chelly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nyamochir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and price to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the restaurant on property. The only way to see the canyon iis with the Tours. Learned so much about the Navajo People and the ancient ruins.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a lovely visit. The staff were great and the rooms clean and comfortable. It was excellent to get the canyon tours directly from the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guruprasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free self parking. Great location inside the park. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfortable stay when visiting Canyon de Chelle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

Hotels

Flights