Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A motel with colorful exterior walls, a covered walkway, and a sign for 'Thunderbird Inn'.
A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, a colorful bar area, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A building facade with three windows featuring neon art and a balcony railing.
A typewriter on a yellow table with a piece of paper, a red pen, and a popcorn container.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • Place, SCAD Museum of Art
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Savannah Civic Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Thunderbird Inn

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 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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from SCAD Museum of Art and 8 minutes by foot from City Market
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1964
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1184 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Nicolas

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a fun place to stay! Very convenient to downtown Historic Savannah . Also the retro decor was fun and well done, brought me back to the good old days! .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable to things but away from the busier areas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rate for clean room for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very trendy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to resturants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent the moonpies on the pillow were a great touch. The retro vibe was just what we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donuts and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

JACK

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thunderbird Inn was perfect for our brief 1 night stay. Retro fun! Will definitely stay again next trip.The room needed a few minor repairs to blemishes but it suited us just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent 2 star hotel right IN the historic district. Everything is walkable from the motel. My only knock is that as a smoker, I don't particularly appreciate having the (smokers section) share with the (pet relief area)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

kim

Had areal good stay, only complaint would be the coffee machine was discussing and tv didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect for a quick stay, convenient location to many restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind of like a cool Vibe Palm Springs type Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in went smoothly, room was in fairly good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great Hotel

Was a great stay we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better breakfast although the donuts were amazing! Yogurt, HB eggs would be great addition
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very nice, and the entire vibe was amazing. Great location and amazing donuts for breakfast! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, wonderful for pets, friendly staff, within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and friendly, the room was clean, the donuts were fantastic!!! Great location to walk the historic district too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025