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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near River Street in Savannah

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Game room
Exterior
Porch
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA, 31401
  • River Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Savannah

Historic District - North stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic District - North hotel, you'll find River Street and Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD Museum of Art and Savannah Civic Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • SCAD Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Savannah Civic Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • River Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Savannah College of Art and Design - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forsyth Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vinnie Van Go-Gos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grove Savannah - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Hotel near River Street in Savannah
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Thunderbird Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Savannah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Thunderbird Inn offers 42 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Savannah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • 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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Thunderbird Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Inn Savannah
Thunderbird Savannah
The Thunderbird Hotel Savannah
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Thunderbird Inn Hotel
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Thunderbird Inn Hotel Savannah

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1016 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Employees very nice. Enjoyed the coffee and donuts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room and very close to a bad section of the town. The staff that we dealt with were very friendly. The bathroom was very small and does not have a sink in it, the sink is in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Excellent location, stylish and comfortable rooms

We enjoyed a two night stay in this stylish and fun motel. Excellent location - within a 5 minute stroll of the historic district. Savannah is a very walkable city. The room is comfortable, clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judith, north miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay 10 mins walk from downtown. Very nice staff and rooms are perfectly equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good locacation to attractiions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Im kind of inthe middle when it comes to this property. When I first walked in the room I was overwhelmed with the smell of bleach. It was very clean I must say. The exterior was a little dirty as far as the walkways. The neon type sign for the property were missing lots of bulbs. The parking was $22 a night and was very tight & very limited. One night I came back from an event and had no parking space and the hotel cleark had to move her car. The room was good size and the bed & pillows were wonderful. I had clean linens except one towel was really ragged. The air conditioner was nice & cool. The room had nice built in type toiletries and the water was nice & hot in the shower. The staff were friendly and the room was cute but I think could use a little refresh. The moon pies, Rc cola & donuts in the morning were delicious. Over all a good stay. I think the property could use a little renovation and it would be perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Thunderbird Inn. The front desk staff was terrific. I loved the moon pies and RC colas that were waiting for us in our room upon check-in. The location was great and walking distance to most of the tourist attractions. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic? Yes. However, you heard everything around you. Outside, inside, other rooms. This made it really hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Amenities
I liked the retro look of the hotel! The RC colas and the moonpies were an awesome touch. And the donuts in the lobby were out of this world!! The only downside was no cable. The Trolly station was just a few steps down which was really convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cute Mid-Century Motel but beware of TV situation

The Thunderbird Inn was a cute mid-century motel. It was conveniently located and served our needs but it’s still a motel with minimum amenities. They offered a fresh variety of donuts every morning and popcorn and lemonade in the afternoons/evenings. The shower water pressure and temperature was good but the shower and bathroom were small. The biggest negative was no live TV and you had to stream from a smart from to the TV but the WiFi was terrible which caused continuous frustration trying to just watch a simple show. This must be fixed or they’ll lose busy. Also, the walls are super thin and not sound proof at all. We could literally hear the gentleman next door breathing and this was uncomfortable! I recommend they invest in at least some sound proofing between rooms. Overall, it was an okay stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room .comfortable bed helpful.friendly staff , Moderate traffic noise, NO cable tv as advertised. Had to pay for and reserve a parking space in their own parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Nice

Cool place, friendly staff, great coffee and donuts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie, Portland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Towels were plush and the bed was comfortable. Affordable spot with convenient location for Savannah. The door stuck every time I tried to open it was the only annoying part of the stay.
Sweet little touch of complimentary moon pies and RC cola.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great for us while visiting our child at SCAD. Staff was friendly. Negatives: Bed is hard as a brick. AC was stuggle to keep the room cooled and the walls are very thin. We could hear others talking in the rooms next to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christofer A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple retro hotel that has everything you need for a short stay. Walkable distance from the city market area and River Street. Great place to stay and explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025