Hotel Thunderbird Lodge

Bia Indian Route 7, Chinle, AZ 86503, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1128 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
1,128 reviews

lovely property in a grand location. nice room with great shower and beds. friendly staff. glad we made this choice.

John United States of America

Grounds were very good as well as good and comfortable rooms. Staff was great. Breakfast and cafeteria were just OK. Service was slow but staff was very nice. The tour of the Canyon was very interesting, guide was great and knowledgeable. Tour was very rough terrain and very hard on participants. But glad I went!.

Sharon United States of America

It was the perfect location if you are taking a tour of Canyon de Chelly. The blue corn pancakes at the cafeteria on site were excellent!

Linda United States of America

Nice quiet spot on the reservation. It was very clean.

Ventura United States of America

Very clean, excellent Covid prevention policy, great Navajo tacos, well appointed room, comfortable bed.

James United States of America

It was the perfect location for visiting Canyon de Chilley. The canyon tour we experienced was great!

Ellen United States of America

A pleasant setting of trees and grass, away from any busy road so it’s quiet. With the bleak desert surroundings the Thunderbird was a welcome touch of green. all the staff were most helpful and friendly. having a fridge, microwave and Keurig in the room made it above average.

Laura United States of America

The Navajo do hospitality exceptionally well. The rooms were spacious and clean. The location within Canyon de Chelly was top notch. The staff friendly and welcoming. I felt so comfortable there I added a second night to my stay. I highly recommend Thunderbird and have already to several friends in Albuquerque. I will be back.

Cj United States of America

delightful room - nice grounds - at entry to Canyon de Chelly

Ron United States of America

set apart from the town hustle bustle well cared for grounds and buildings friendly, knowledgeable staff

Susanne United States of America
8.5
Very Good
1,128 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “lovely property in a grand location. nice room with great shower and beds. friendly staff. glad we made this choice.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Grounds were very good as well as good and comfortable rooms. Staff was great. Breakfast and cafeteria were just OK. Service was slow but staff was very nice.”
    Sharon Sharon United States of America United States of America
  • “It was the perfect location if you are taking a tour of Canyon de Chelly. The blue corn pancakes at the cafeteria on site were excellent!”
    Linda Linda United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice quiet spot on the reservation. It was very clean.”
    Ventura Ventura United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean, excellent Covid prevention policy, great Navajo tacos, well appointed room, comfortable bed.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “It was the perfect location for visiting Canyon de Chilley. The canyon tour we experienced was great!”
    Ellen Ellen United States of America United States of America
  • “A pleasant setting of trees and grass, away from any busy road so it’s quiet. With the bleak desert surroundings the Thunderbird was a welcome touch of green.”
    Laura Laura United States of America United States of America
  • “The Navajo do hospitality exceptionally well. The rooms were spacious and clean. The location within Canyon de Chelly was top notch. The staff friendly and welcoming.”
    Cj Cj United States of America United States of America
  • “delightful room - nice grounds - at entry to Canyon de Chelly”
    Ron Ron United States of America United States of America
  • “set apart from the town hustle bustle well cared for grounds and buildings friendly, knowledgeable staff”
    Susanne Susanne United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort 8.8
  • Value for money 8.5
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi7.9
High score for Chinle

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Thunderbird Lodge is 12 mi from Canyon de Chelly National Monument. There is a restaurant at the property.

Each guest room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a microwave. A private bathroom is also included.

There is a business center and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy Native American cuisine at the cafeteria-style restaurant.

Petrified Forest National Park is 100 mi from Thunderbird Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Thunderbird Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 8, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,128 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort 8.8
  • Value for money 8.5
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi7.9
High score for Chinle

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  • John United States of America

    “lovely property in a grand location. nice room with great shower and beds. friendly staff. glad we made this choice.”

  • Sharon United States of America

    “Grounds were very good as well as good and comfortable rooms. Staff was great. Breakfast and cafeteria were just OK. Service was slow but staff was very nice. The tour of the Canyon was very interesting, guide was great and knowledgeable. Tour was very rough terrain and very hard on participants. But glad I went!.”

  • Linda United States of America

    “It was the perfect location if you are taking a tour of Canyon de Chelly. The blue corn pancakes at the cafeteria on site were excellent!”

  • Ventura United States of America

    “Nice quiet spot on the reservation. It was very clean.”

  • James United States of America

    “Very clean, excellent Covid prevention policy, great Navajo tacos, well appointed room, comfortable bed.”

  • Ellen United States of America

    “It was the perfect location for visiting Canyon de Chilley. The canyon tour we experienced was great!”

  • Laura United States of America

    “A pleasant setting of trees and grass, away from any busy road so it’s quiet. With the bleak desert surroundings the Thunderbird was a welcome touch of green. all the staff were most helpful and friendly. having a fridge, microwave and Keurig in the room made it above average.”

  • Cj United States of America

    “The Navajo do hospitality exceptionally well. The rooms were spacious and clean. The location within Canyon de Chelly was top notch. The staff friendly and welcoming. I felt so comfortable there I added a second night to my stay. I highly recommend Thunderbird and have already to several friends in Albuquerque. I will be back.”

  • Ron United States of America

    “delightful room - nice grounds - at entry to Canyon de Chelly”

  • Susanne United States of America

    “set apart from the town hustle bustle well cared for grounds and buildings friendly, knowledgeable staff”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is dog friendly?
    We are a pet friendly hotel :)
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on November 4, 2020
  • Hello is the hotel restaurant open? Breakfast and dinner? Thank you
    Yes, our restaurant is open, from 7 am to 9 pm for Breakfast and dinner.
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • do you serve breakfast
    Yes. we do serve breakfast from 7 am to 10:30 am each day.
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • Do you charge for small dog
    Yes, $10 per day/per pet - limit 2 pets
    Answered on November 4, 2020
  • Do you charge for a small dog
    Yes, $10 per day/per pet - limit 2 pets
    Asked about: King Room • Answered on November 4, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument
    0.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Many Farms Lake
    21 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Thunderbird Lodge Cafe

    Food: American

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Thunderbird Lodge

Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Thunderbird Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 15 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Thunderbird Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Thunderbird Lodge

  • Thunderbird Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Thunderbird Lodge Cafe

  • Thunderbird Lodge is 2.6 miles from the center of Chinle.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Thunderbird Lodge (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Thunderbird Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Thunderbird Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Thunderbird Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Thunderbird Lodge include:

    • Double

  • Thunderbird Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/Performance