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Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Pocatello with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1415 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83201
  • Idaho State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Holt Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portneuf Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Pocatello

Thunderbird Motel is a short stroll from Idaho Museum of Natural History and The Warehouse. This 43-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Idaho State University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holt Arena - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pocatello Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪5th Street Bagelry - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ross Park Drive Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Hotel in Pocatello with free parking
At Thunderbird Motel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This hotel also has a vending machine.
32-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 3 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay

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 15.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel
Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel Pocatello

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Thunderbird Motel?

Thunderbird Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Thunderbird Motel?

This hotel is located in Pocatello, a short 8-minute walk from Idaho Museum of Natural History and also 10 minutes on foot from The Warehouse. You'll also find Museum of Clean and Reed Gymnasium less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Thunderbird Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Thunderbird Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thunderbird Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a hot tub?

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

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

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

Does Thunderbird Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Thunderbird Motel for a fee of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day.

Does Thunderbird Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Thunderbird Motel?

The closest major airport to Thunderbird Motel is Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional), which is 9.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

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

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

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 146 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Daisy trip

Wrong remote for TV. GETTING HOT WATER IN SINK WAS TRICKY!! But OK stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

raymond

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
small refrigerator with small freezer was better than average; office hours and morning coffee inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubina B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night on our way to Yellowstone NP. The property was clean and reasonable for night stay. Received instructions for self checkIn and ot was very smooth. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The managers are wonderful and very helpful. The building is showing its age, but the price was worth it. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

david

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaden

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly day clerk. Clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom faucet sprayed water allover when turned on. Bathroom fan dirty and made terrible noise, couldn't use. Smoke detector was setting behind tv and looked broken. Window curtains covered up the fan on AC unit. The bed was great got a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom floor tile broken and missing pieces.Window Curtains too long and cover AC unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a single woman traveling alone I did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for with quality of rooms and beds. Fine for a single night stay on our way home from a long road trip. Staff are very kind and helpful; some of the best we encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned key entry, key didn't work in dead bolt, and deadbolt barely closed from inside. Toilet kept "flowing" so bowl would "fill" itself about every 30 sec to a min (very loudly). Hot water was very difficult to find in shower, and temp was barely above warm as it was, and kept going cold every time toilet "filled" itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. They use regular keys instead of card keys. The room itself is clean and nice but when I pulled up I thought I was back in the 70s. Front desk clerk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tatijana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself was a little dated, and google maps took me to the wrong spot, but once that was cleared up, it was good. The pillows were a little flat for my tastes, but I also blame myself for that since I know I am really particular about pillows and forgot to bring my own from home. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My only big gripe was that the hot water took quite a while to get warm when the shower is first turned on. The AC was cool and worked well which was good since the high was in the 90s for the weekend I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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