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Thunder Bird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Mountain Home with free parking

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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910 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID, 83647
  • Place, Hospital Foundation
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mountain Home

Thunder Bird Motel places you within a leisurely stroll of Railroad Park and Rosewood Park. This 27-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-out.
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What's nearby

  • Richard Aguirre Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hospital Foundation - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mountain Home History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brie'sta Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Thunder Bird Motel

Motel in Mountain Home with free parking
At Thunder Bird Motel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Free long-distance calls, free local calls, and free toiletries are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Thunder Bird Motel Motel
Thunder Bird Motel Mountain Home
Thunder Bird Motel Motel Mountain Home

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Thunder Bird Motel?

Thunder Bird Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Thunder Bird Motel?

This motel is located in Mountain Home, a short 13-minute walk from Memorial Park and also 19 minutes on foot from Mountain Home History Museum. You'll also find Railroad Park and Rosewood Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Thunder Bird Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Thunder Bird Motel include a casino?

No, Thunder Bird Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thunder Bird Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Thunder Bird Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Thunder Bird Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Thunder Bird Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Thunder Bird Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thunder Bird Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Thunder Bird Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thunder Bird Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thunder Bird Motel.

Thunder Bird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 334 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

bert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like how close this place is to the event I attend once a year in Mountain Home. The room is small but comfy and very clean. Very easy to find. Near a gas station. Not really any complaints. Neighbors were a bit noisy but nothing obnoxious or threatening. Parking is adequate and never felt unsafe at the Thunderbird.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon S

Adequate

Comfortable bed and good AC. Room is very small and has few electrical outlets. Motel is right next to train tracks where three or four loud trains passed by at night. Located next to a business highway but not too much traffic noise. No coffee available. Motel needs updates. Good WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic lodging. Helpful friendly staff. Nothing fancy but a pleasant place to spend the night. Good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and large. There was no ice available as the machine has been broken. There is no coffee maker in the room and the lobby only had hot water and instant coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

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

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay I got here late so haven't looked around only thing with this Budget hotel is the curtain is tucked around the window air conditioner so you can't open it biggest defect that I see
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad, good for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin Ricker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money, the Thunderbird was a good value. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the check in staff very pleasant and accommodating. Mountain Home doesn't have many budget conscious options and this is a good one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Pretty run down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean & comfortable. The fresh scent was pleasant. The host was friendly and helpful. The bathroom looked newly remodeled and everything was very clean. Decor had a retro vibe. Although the outside of the motel looked a bit run down, then inside was fine and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

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

10/10, would stay again

We stayed here for the nostalgia, it’s been 25 years since we came to the Thunderbird and it didn’t disappoint! I’m pretty sure the pool was closed then too - but we weren’t there to swim and it’s not advertised as having a pool. We just enjoyed the humor of it all. The room was clean and the guy who checked us in was friendly. If you’re looking for luxury, then pay quadruple the price and stay elsewhere! The Thunderbird Motel is a gem, an absolute classic and for the price, I have zero complaints. 10/10, would go again. Also, the carpet and interior decor is a vintage throwback - wow the memories!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This appears on the outside to be an older property, but the room was completely modernized. The bed was comfortable, there was plenty of furniture for any purpose, and the television was up to date. The bathroom had new fixtures. One caution: the shower stall was quite small - huskier guests would likely find it uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
got there after 9 hour drive - said no to cats i had in car (90 degrees out) & then kept the $100 for hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Great little roadside motel

Great little roadside motel. Clean and comfortable …excellent stay for the price! Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

karl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is a very old, old style motor inn. When you drive up it looks like it is out of business. The outside needs some TLC. The inside is old but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Air conditioner was loud but worked good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Hillsboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. Helpful attendant at the check in desk when I arrived near midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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