Thunderbird Lodge

Chinle hotel with restaurant

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January 2026

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February 2026

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Thunderbird Lodge (Chinle)

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Nestled in a rural location, Thunderbird Lodge offers an ideal retreat with amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi, explore the gift shop, or plan your event at the banquet hall. Helpful staff and scenic views have left guests feeling content.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Business center
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking services
Meeting room
Gift shops/newsstands
Tour/ticket assistance
Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 3 - Jan 4

Tomorrow

Jan 4 - Jan 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CNY722 total

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Feb 1 - Feb 2

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About the neighborhood

Route 7, Chinle, AZ, 86503

What's nearby

Canyon De Chelly National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hatathali Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
Sliding Rock Overlook - 25 min drive - 20.5 km
Spider Rock - 48 min drive - 31.3 km

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

When visiting Chinle, Thunderbird Lodge is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Thunderbird Cafeteria, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 69 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant

Traveling with children

Children's menu

Working away

Business center
Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1984
ATM/banking
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Thunderbird Cafeteria - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle

Thunderbird Chinle

Thunderbird Lodge Hotel

Thunderbird Lodge Chinle

Thunderbird Lodge Hotel Chinle

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, Thunderbird Cafeteria offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Thunderbird Lodge like?

Thunderbird Lodge is located a short 9-minute walk from Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property offers easy parking and a convenient location near the park. (10 reviews)
The on-site cafeteria served good meals, including local dishes, at reasonable prices. (14 reviews)
Breakfast options were varied and delicious, with local specialties like Navajo tacos and blue corn pancakes. (7 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Cafeteria

Canyons

Bed

Tours

Food

Restaurant

Gift shops

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2026

Overall experience was great and loved our stay there

Ganesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 24, 2025

Clean rooms and it was quiet

Chris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2026

Friendly and fun hotel with great ambiance. The price cannot be beat. The cafeteria was a bonus.

Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 19, 2025

Room was tidy. The area is beautiful.

Tia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 2, 2025

Staff, convenience to canyon and the chill vibe. Thank you for a great stay :)

Michellee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 9, 2025

Quiet, near Canyon De Chelly, excellent staff,

Carlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2025

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, quiet

Todd, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 19, 2025

Staff was friendly

Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 3, 2025

Easy to park - Ac was fine

michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 9, 2025

Spacious room, very comfortable beds.

Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 12, 2025

Clean rooms

Chris, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 20, 2025

The decor was very appropriate, very convenient to Cañon de Chelly, the cafeteria there was convenient, food was good enough, prices are reasonable.

Linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 14, 2025

Clean room

Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 29, 2025

All of the above

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 23, 2025

We enjoyed our stay at the Thunderbird Lodge. Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and we liked that the property had a shop with local Navajo crafts and a cafeteria on site. It’s also convenient to book a tour of Canyon de Chelly via the lodge. The property is safe and quiet and had everything we needed. We appreciated the complimentary water in aluminum bottle (being green) and welcome cedar packet. The only suggestions for improvement are that the rooms could use an update and the shower drain was slow to drain. Overall, this is a great place to stay!

Tricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 5, 2025

very nice and clean room, it was very quiet, cafeteria on the property, and there was a Dennys just up the street, close the Canyon, and tours were available.

Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2025

Great location. Nice staff, clean rooms, reasonable dining.

Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 8, 2025

Clean room, staff pleasant and efficient. Loved Trading post. Cafeteria close although food was average. It was hard for me because I have Celiac and have to eat gluten free. But there were always salads and vegetables.

Cinda, 1-night trip