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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Games room
Porch
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Place, River Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near River Street
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Thunderbird Inn offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunderbird Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from SCAD Museum of Art. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a car charging station, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Thunderbird Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • 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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Thunderbird Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Inn Hotel Savannah

Reviews

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1057 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Retro feel, Felt like we went back in time with the style of the motel. Loved the free donuts & coffee every day. Staff was super friendly & helpful during our stay. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the key machine was broken while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Originality of the property. Friendly personal and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best thing this property has going for it is the staff. Hands down, they were super friendly and helpful. The key system to all rooms was down the entirety of our 4 day stay, so hats off to the staff because they literally had to open the door for each guest as they came in and out of their rooms. As for the hotel itself, I was not pleased. The air conditioner struggled to get out of the 70s. The mini fridge had a super musty odor, the phone inside the room did not work, the light over the sink randomly came on & off, the bathroom door was dirty/stained, as was the base of the toilet, I had to request an iron because there wasn’t one in the room, and it came without an ironing board. Also, the TV is streaming only, you can’t watch it unless you have a subscription to a streaming service & can cast from your phone. I get branding an older motel as “vintage” but honestly…it’s no different than a motel 6. Im also super disappointed in having to pay for parking when the property has its own parking lot. The ratio of spaces to total rooms begs the question of why guests would need to pay $25 a night for parking. They could easily limit to one car per room…it’s a total money grab. Paying an extra $100 to park for the quality rooms offered makes this an extremely overpriced property that I would not book again. The staff really made up for the inconveniences, really enjoyed them, but would not ever book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kila

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and felt like skid
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun retro motel within walking distance of Savannah attractions. Clean and well kept. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a cute retro hotel. It’s in a walkable location. The vibe and decor are fun. We loved the donuts, cola, moon pies, coffee, popcorn, and lemonade. Front desk staff was helpful and welcoming. If you are able to bring your own fan, it will help because the room doesn’t get super cool. Everything was great until the final day when housekeeping g kept pushing us to leave. After telling them what time we were leaving, they came to the room twice to come in while we were getting ready. They even open the door before we could go over to answer the door. It was very unprofessional and a terrible way to end our stay on Father’s Day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite spot in Savannah! We’ve stayed here 3+ times now. Perfect location that’s walkable to downtown and River Street. The staff is always very kind and goes above and beyond. The icing on top? The complimentary donuts are absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicea

Overall the rooms were clean. We did get moved twice because the first room, we could r get my husbands cpap plugged into the outlet by the bed, the second rooms door wouldn’t lock and the 3rd room we stayed in. The Inn definitely needs some major updates. I understand it has a retro theme but two of the rooms were rusting on the walls and you could start to see through the bottom. Also, some outlet covers were gone and one phone didn’t work. However, the desk attendant was very helpful and the doughnuts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds. Cute retro place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Place was clean but needed a lot of work. Little over priced for the room we had and the condition it was in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the experience of a motel and this I would say is probably one of the better ones . Done on a 60s theme it is delightful. I would recommend getting a room on the upper level as it can get noisy in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super unique hotel in walking distance to lots of amenities. Also FABULOUS donuts in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay with a great aesthetic. Literally met the nicest front desk lady from my entire trip who also gave great advice for somebody whose never been in the city. I ended up having a great night thanks to the staff here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ketta Marie Doyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
This is an older property and you can tell, however the staff is amazing. The rooms are overall clean and tidy. This isn’t the Ritz so expectation of the guest should stay in perspective. The location is across from the bus station and located on a busy corner, this limits the ability of the hotel to maintain a clean property and a peaceful environment. Distance to the historic Savannah is within walking distance. It’s a family hotel and the noise of the guest was within reason and other than a jerk in a truck doing spin outs at the light it was easy to sleep.
Lobby, waiting for airport transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great retro motel. The staff was so welcoming. Super clean, ice cold ac and in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a motel option ,then look no further, great retro look
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Long Beach

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 2 night stay at the Thunderbird inn was very good! Love the retro feel and little details like complimentary hot popcorn, coffee, donuts and the RC Cola and moon pies!! Room was clean and spacious also not too far to walk to the main bars and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025