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Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

Property class: 2
Motel near Circus World Museum in Baraboo

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1013 8th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913
  • Place, Circus World Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Al. Ringling Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Al. Ringling Mansion
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Baraboo

City center stay.Stay at this Baraboo motel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Circus World Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Devil's Lake State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are International Crane Foundation and Ho-Chunk Casino.
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What's nearby

  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circus World Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Al. Ringling Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Al. Ringling Mansion - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ochsner Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 21 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balanced Rock Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Draft City Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

Motel near Circus World Museum in Baraboo
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Baraboo motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

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 day
  • 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 day
  • 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 and debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to the airport?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo is 43.1 mi (47-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $70, 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 Motor Inn Baraboo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo.

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to the beach?

This motel is 4.5 mi (10-min drive) from North Shore beach and 8.8 mi (16-min drive) from South Shore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Ho-Chunk Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo have a pool?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to downtown Baraboo?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo is 1 mi away from Baraboo.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 487 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and spacious. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was decent for the price. Bed linen needs to be replaced or washed or changed more frequently if not used regularly. Took limen off of both beds in the room to complete 1 “clean” bed that I was comfortable to sleep on. Otherwise - decent and convenient for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Leaking toilet, red splatter stains on the wall, burn holes in the blankets. It was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room is outdated and bathroom was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like supporting small businesses, but not if it’s going to jeopardize my comfort. When I book a room, the first thing I want is a GOOD bed, basically that’s what I rent a room for! The bed was extremely hard and those springs! The room also did not smell or feel clean. There were stains on the sheets. There were so many flies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area . Close to the dells . Baraboo is a nice friendly town . Everything went very well . Really nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simbarashe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its not bad for the price but it was not the best. There was some hair in the bed when I checked in and the key card stopped working so that anyone from the outside could open the door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheree

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Travelled with group
Was a decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a fabulous restaurant down the road. Our room was not good. There are people who actually live in this hotel. They stand outside and smoke...a lot. There are ash stains everywhere by the doors. We were greated by a horrible smell when we entered our overheated room. There were pubic hairs all over the bathroom. There were dead flies in the corners of the room. We stayed in 2 different rooms at this hotel. Both were bad. If my husband had not prepaid for the second at the end of the week, we would not have returned after the first night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was much worse than pictures. Smelled like smoke. I spilled water on the ground and wiped it up and the cloth was black. 0/10 recommend. Thankfully the food nearby was good. I would never stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was not very friendly, although we did arrive quite late at night. Our room was tidy, but by no means clean and smelt strongly of cigarettes. The beds were fine and check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

solid experience

Its a good Inn . Nice and quiet . Close to everything in the area . Clean . Easy to get in and out of . Simply nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ouliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice all around, recently painted and appears it has new flooring. Good experience, minimal noise. Only slept and showered for the 2 nights, beds are pretty average, pillows are actually pretty good! Water pressure is GREAT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Great Value

Great Value - Older but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025