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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near University of California, Riverside

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507
  • Place, Riverside Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Performing Arts Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Riverside
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Riverside

Eastside stay.Your stay at this Eastside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Riverside Art Museum and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. California Museum of Photography and Fox Performing Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverside Art Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Riverside Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fox Performing Arts Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fox Entertainment Plaza - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of California, Riverside - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station - 16 min walk
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lake Alice Trading Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ha #7 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Habanero Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Art Deco hotel near University of California, Riverside
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Riverside hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers 44 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to the airport?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is 13.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $123, 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.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside.

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to the beach?

This hotel is 18.5 mi (39-min drive) from Perris Beach.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have a pool?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to downtown Riverside?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is 0.8 mi away from Riverside.

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sucked, toilet was broke and leaking. Bathroom door didn't shut all the way, Housekeeping are rude and knocked on door early in the morning. The walls are paper thin, you can hear everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Yong Jia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room staff was rude Shower head was not working Cold water only Keypad did not work We waited for such a long time for us to get in our room since our key DID NOT work They kicked us out earlier than we had to Rude guests upstairs and downstairs Our shower essentials was broken Our bed sheets were stained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, I felt safe and there were no bugs. I did have a couple small issues but they were immediately taken care of. The place is older and a little rough around the edges but none of that bothers me as long as it's quiet, safe and bug free!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches. Hole in the wall by headboard. Mold in the shower. Holes in the comforter. Filthy mattress. Room wasn’t cleaned beforehand- trash all under the bed. Broken coffee maker. No rotating plate in microwave. Some lights didn’t work. Broken hair dryer. Plug socket coming out of wall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria Pacheco

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria, Banning

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cheap hotel, but for what it was, the room was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Staff was unable to provide two room keys that worked. Then the only working key stopped working and another working one could not be produced. The front desk is often unstaffed so it is necessary to walk around the property to find someone who can help. When the toilet got stopped up, I was provided with a plunger stored in a plastic bag fouled with human waste.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025