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Thunderbird Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chinle hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(120 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
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Chinle

In Chinle .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and 2 miles (3 km) of Hatathali Museum with a stay here. White House Overlook and Trail and Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • Antelope House Overlook - 28 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Junction Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Edge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Chinle hotel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Thunderbird Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Chinle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1984
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Thunderbird Lodge offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenity
Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly by IHG
  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $124
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Canyon De Chelly by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1289 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher, San Pedro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Nice Room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and right at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice, just older. Clea. Quiet and right at the entrance to Canyon de Chelly. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean sheet and bath towels and showing area are clean but behind area and air condition heating machine are super dusty so l cleaned up. Parking is very easy and comfortable room feels comfortable and warm without heating. Check in system is very easy and fast so I feel comfortable. If behind areas are clean up this hotel much better. Hotel looks very unique and cultural.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Cozy southwest atmosphere

The Thunderbird Lodge is a delightful place to stay while visiting Canyon de Chelly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It appears that they have recently been renovated in a sophisticated southwest design. There is a nice gift shop and restaurant on sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room clean- bathroom tub peeling and very dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen S

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Audain

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are clean & beds comfy. Loved the gift shop!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience at Thunderbird lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a dump. The rooms are shabby and dark. The laundry facility (with one washer) was out of service. The restaurant (really a “cafeteria”) was terrible - the food was dished largely from a steam table - barely warm) by unfriendly staff. Disappointing that this is the main option near this spectacular National Monumment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Skye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There are very few options in Chinle, this is probably the best. It was clean, hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is just so so. We took a tour of the canyon through Thunderbird and it was excellent, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the things that make this place wonderful is that it fits in with the park and the Indian reservation. This was my third trip to the park, and I would never stay at another hotel in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Mare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful establishment. Nice people working. Lovely grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great and super convenient for visiting the canyon. Cafeteria couldn't be more convenient. The price was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting; nice faciliities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025