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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

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

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Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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, University of California, Riverside
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Performing Arts Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)
    ‪31 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of California, Riverside - 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
  • Riverside Community Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ha #7 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Back To The Grind - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Trigo Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 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.

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. 427 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I loved the staff very amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typically, my stays here encounter lots of extra creepy crawling guests if you get my point. I basically can't bring in my suitcase unless I want to leave with stowaways. But this time, to my delight, NO BUGS at all. A nice clean room. Thank you thunderbird.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

The young lady that checked me in was extremely kind and welcoming. I think that’s why I didn’t realize it wasn’t the best place. The bottom of the door in my room had a large gap. Big enough for someone to slide something under and unlock my door. There was also a 7x7 square hole in the ceiling
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy to get to nice and friendly as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean. The front desk was very nice and friendly. Housekeeping was even friendly when they came to the door to tell us it was check out time even granted us late check out without giving an attitude. Pleasant experience. The water in the shower stayed hot for hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel. Nothing special.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches , dirty , manager was super rude
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly walking distance to the venue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
While I don’t have anything negative to say, I also don’t have anything overwhelmingly positive to say. The accommodations met our needs for the evening. The room looked clean but didn’t “feel” clean if that makes any sense. Overall, I wouldn’t seek this place out to stay another night but it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025