Thunder Bird Motel

Hotels
7.4 (434 reviews)
910 Sunset Strip , Mountain Home , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Hot showers
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Noise disturbances from trains

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Guests had mixed reviews about cleanliness, with some mentioning clean rooms while others reported dirty conditions.
Service
8.4
Staff was very helpful and responsive, although some guests had complaints about office hours and breakfast availability.
Location
7.7
The hotel's location near key amenities and attractions was generally appreciated, although some guests mentioned noise disturbances from trains.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms varied in quality, with some guests praising spacious accommodations while others mentioned small room sizes and maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities like TV, internet, and kitchen facilities were functional, but some guests desired additional features like a coffee maker and better shower facilities.
Value for Money
6.7
Guests had mixed opinions on the value for money, with some feeling the price was justified while others found it overpriced for the accommodations provided.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast and food services received positive feedback overall, though some guests desired more variety and better quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
Most guests had a positive overall experience and appreciated the efforts of the management, despite some minor issues with room quality and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 08:49

Property Description

Welcome to Thunder Bird Motel, your 3-star getaway in Mountain Home!

Convenient Room Service: Enjoy the luxury of having your needs met with our efficient room service.

Stay Connected: Benefit from complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel.

Hassle-Free Parking: Park with ease using our free private parking facilities.

Book your stay now and experience the comfort and convenience Thunder Bird Motel has to offer!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 434 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 7.7
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Sean • couple • us
10
Pros:

The woman at the front desk was so kind and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable and I had a good nights sleep. I highly recommend others to stay here I haven’t had this great of an experience in a while.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
9
Simple Comfort
Pros:

This Vintage Motel checks all the basics. Hot shower, Cold Air conditioning, refrigerator to keep food cold and fresh, microwave to heat it up in. Just the right amount of furniture in the room, and updated bathrooms. Fair pricing for meeting basic needs, and friendly hosts.

Cons:

The hot/cold handles on bath/shower were swapped and a little strange, but I figured it out. (Room 15)
Bed was just a little firm for my liking, but the sheets were clean.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Pros:

I had a great experience staying at this motel! The room was very clean and comfortable, and everything was well taken care of. The staff was friendly and always happy to help with anything I needed. The location was convenient, and the motel offered great value for the price. Overall, I was really impressed with every part of my stay and would definitely recommend Thunderbird Motel to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in the area.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Hilda • couple • us
9
Pros:

The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Wolf • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
4
Focus on the
Pros:

Location and the hard work going into the facilities. The room had been painted and newish or cleaned carpet.

Cons:

Too much building decay ( cracked windows, disheveled curtains in every window, shower base cracked and issue showing through new paint, broken top lock)_ that did not off set new paint.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Kay Ellen • couple • us
8
Pleasant and restful was what we expected for a one-night stay on the long road home.
Pros:

While Thunderbird is an old (MCM) motel, it was very clean and everything worked. It had a microwave, tv, air conditioner, and small frig at a significantly lower price than other hotels in Mountain Home. They staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The only two real deficiencies were lighting and the lack of grab bars in the tub. But those deficiencies are also the ones had at almost all hotels. Insufficient lighting to read by is rampant in hotels, regardless of stars, price or size. We are older and like to bathe in the tub, but without grab bars , it is extremely difficult to exit the tub.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Kip • family_with_children • us
4
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean and friendly staff!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • us
1
Could not stay here felt unsafe.
Pros:

This property is old, small rooms and shower extra small. Old furnishings. Property felt unsafe.

Cons:

Not handicap accessible, management wouldn’t cancel reservations. Charged us for a room we couldn’t use. Property was old, furnishings old, rooms very small, and shower extra small. Looked like a druggy, prostitution hangout. Felt very unsafe.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Khania • couple • us
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
5
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

Price compared to other motels in area. I knew it wasn’t going to be fancy. But, first impressions are important.

Cons:

Air conditioner didn’t work, shower faucet dripped all night

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Thibault • couple • us
7
Clean room, friendly staff
Pros:

Comfortable, clean rooms

Cons:

Parking is inadequate and shower was like a coffin

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • us
1
Atrocious , we called it Hotel HELL , but was better than sleeping in the car ?????
Pros:

not a thing

Cons:

way too much noise from other rooms could hear every little noise ( talking, blowing noses , loud trucks running right outside our door at 5am , train going by every 3 hours

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
3
Not good
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

very run down and it sits right next to a feed mill and railroad tracks. Bed was very hard.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
5
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
2
Do not recommend
Pros:

The separate bedroom.

Cons:

The toliet was unusable.
Possible bed bugs

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee