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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chinle with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast area
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503
  • Place, Canyon De Chelly National Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatathali Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Chinle

Within a short walk of Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Thunderbird Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hatathali Museum. This hotel has 69 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 19.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Hotel in Chinle with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Thunderbird Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a gift shop, an ATM, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Thunderbird Lodge?

Thunderbird Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on Dec 31, 2025 start from $87.37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Thunderbird Lodge?

This hotel is located in Chinle within a short 9-minute walk of Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Hatathali Museum is also within a driving distance of 1.9 mi.

Will I be able to park at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Thunderbird Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Thunderbird Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thunderbird Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Thunderbird Lodge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Does Thunderbird Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Thunderbird Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Thunderbird Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge at Thunderbird Cafeteria.

Does Thunderbird Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Thunderbird Lodge for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Does Thunderbird Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thunderbird Lodge?

No, at Thunderbird Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1277 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Lodge is perfect, right inside the National Monument. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee maker did not work, very bright floodlights shining in windows curtains could not block plus other unshaded or poorly shaded lights (dark sky community). The main entrees at the cafe, chicken fried steak and chicken Alfredo, bottom of barrel for nutrition and expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Great staff, average accommodations.

Really nice, accommodating staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Plenty of outlets for charging, including USB ports. Quiet. Very convenient to Canyon de Chelly. Typical budget hotel rooms. Microwave and mini-fridge worked well. Room had a table and two chairs. Also a patio table and chairs outside the room. Shower left much to be desired in terms of water pressure. As is so often the case, housekeeping was not all it could be. We stayed two nights, but the room was not made up while we were there. We had to request toilet paper, coffee, coffee cups from the front desk. There was no bath soap, but fortunately, we'd brought our own. Saddest of all was the stray dog who seems to live on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Quiet. Close to the canyon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, the architecture was perfect for the area and the Room was very nice with rustic furniture. It had a refrigerator, microwave and a coffee pot, which is getting harder to find at the hotels.You park right by your room door so very easy to unload the car. Lots of landscaped areas for the dogs to investigate and plenty of area to take a nice walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PAMELA, Scottsdale

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
it was a lovely property for the pup and us. room could have been cleaner, especially the floors. staff were kind. food options were a lil tough for us for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, neat little gift shop. Didnt try the restaurant but looked nice. Old style motel but interesting and maintained. Lots of easy walking for my doggies. Just enjoyed the retro feel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Our 2nd time here & was ok...carpet in room was kinda dirty/worn & room a little too stuffy. Shame the Tribal Leaders have let Chinle go downhill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. Received a call regarding my door that wasn't completely closed. Appreciated the attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay. Right across the Glenn Dam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What could be better than staying IN a national park? Navajo run. Local people with deep ties to their community living right there in the park.
Ruins in the canyon
A go-anywhere vehicle with local guide
Spider Rock
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

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

Nice quiet place to stay.

I was able to check in late through the computer. When I arrived at the hotel, all I had to do was pick up the room key from the lobby. My only issue was I found it difficult to find my room so it took me a couple of minutes to find my room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful rooms, the scenery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Rancho cucamonga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a delight and we were greeted by a wonderful staff. Gift shop employee also. In addition breakfast and staff were excellent. We shall return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Thunderbird Lodge. It’s the only place we stay when visiting Canyon de Chelly. The staff is great. The gift store is adorable and I always find something new to buy! Our room is always clean and the beds are comfy. It’s a good place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Great food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GABOR, Oracle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
dated but clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're in Chinle for Canyon de Chelly this is the ideal location and the best price. The tour led by Navajo leaves right out in front and there is on site dining. The room is updated, comfortable beds, plenty of towels. Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Natacia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aleli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like its location. Makes us feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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