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Thunderbird Motel

Property class: 3

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.
A corner office with two leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a view of the parking lot through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor area with stone walls, two benches, and a building in the background.
A compact hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Place, Western Folklife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Basin College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Elko County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and express check-out. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Thunderbird Motel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Elko motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunderbird Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Western Folklife Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Western Folklife Center and a 2-minute drive from Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Thunderbird Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Thunderbird Motel was completed in April 2025.

This 3-star Elko motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1975
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in, along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 20.00 per pet, per night plus USD 20.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in July.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Thunderbird Motel.

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room in a great downtown location, truly a best kept secret.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hui Chuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily booked online, check in was smooth with welcoming staff, clean room and comfortable beds, free breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Everything wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Victorya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,, staff was friendly, breakfast was good, air conditioner worked real good, needed a place for the pets to use.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Thunderbird when we are passing through Elko. It is affordable and clean. The staff are accommodating and the breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was really comfortable we had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the edge of main drag, so very quiet but still walkable distance to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, area quiet and staff nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and very quiet, 2nd stay, will definitely be my go to in Elko NV
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman that runs this motel is super helpful and sweet. We felt welcomed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights this last week and both times were perfect. The manager is super sweet and polite. Breakfast was great too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, quick check-in. Lots to choose for breakfast. Nice TV
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zero complaints. Clean, easy access, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this is an older motel on the outside, the staff and cleanliness make the Thunderbird motel a great value. Free breakfast with Hot Coffee is always a plus. Within walking distance of the Star Hotel which has great Basque Food. Looking forward to staying here again the next time passing through Elko.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and close to places worth visiting. Material is a bit old but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable. Conveniently located near breakfast locations. Staff very helpful. Large parking lot. Great internet. For the price it was great. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Wyatt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t want to take my shoes off in the room, staff was very friendly though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

I was very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrible mattress! Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

janet

Very quiet, felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sundheep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025