Thunderbird Lodge

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (304 reviews)
Route 7, Chinle, Arizona, 86503 , Chinle , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Gift shops or newsstand
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Banquet hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Basic amenities
Inconsistency in food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Guests frequently mention clean rooms and overall cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Staff is described as friendly and professional across multiple reviews.
Location
9.29
Hotel's beautiful location near Canyon de Chelly is highlighted positively.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are noted as spacious and comfortable, although some comments on amenities.
Amenities
8.77
Onsite restaurant and gift shop; however, some amenities may be basic.
Value for Money
8.23
While some reviews mention it being a lower-level hotel, overall experience justifies the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Food quality received mixed comments, but generally meets guest needs.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests enjoyed their stays and recommended the hotel for its charm and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:41

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance provided at Thunderbird Lodge.

Satisfying Dining
Indulge in a flavorful meal at Thunderbird Cafeteria where buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with a business center, 24-hour front desk, and free self-parking available onsite at Thunderbird Lodge.

To experience convenience and comfort near attractions like Canyon De Chelly National Monument, book your stay at Thunderbird Lodge.

Important information:

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-in is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 304 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.05
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130matildam Family Scottsdale, Arizona
10
Cruzin Canyon de Chelly
Pros:

Very clean, very quiet, enjoyed the gift shop customer service was excellent. The views were beautiful in the morning.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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danielmarisela Couples Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
10
Thunderbirds Are Go for the lovely vacation for the Grand Canyon
Pros:

Thunderbirds Are Go to Canyon De Chelly. The hotel
Was fantastic and good food at the cafe and the area was lovely too and will come back again in the future.

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
P
P2233NQmaryr Family
10
Thunderbird Lodge has all you need when you visit Canyon De Chelly or Tseyi on the Navajo Nation.
Pros:

This is home for me on the Navajo Nation and we have been staying at the Thunderbird lodge for years. It is a beautiful campus with well kept rooms and there is a restaurant onsite that serves traditional Navajo foods like blue corn pancakes and Navajo tacos. It also has a trading post store with local Navajo jewelry. You can also book tours to travel down Canyon de Chelly. I will always return to stay there. Staff is professional and friendly too. Ahe’hee.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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R6113JNdavidk Friends getaway
8
Nice simple quiet and clean
Pros:

Nice, simple, quiet and clean. Easy access by a tail to the canyon de Chelly visitor Center. No road noise and staff for pleasant. support the local Navajo Nation while staying in Chenli rather than chain hotels

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
J
janstallones Couples
10
Great stay
Pros:

This is a three hotel town - a Best Western, a Holiday Inn and the Thunderbird. We really love historic places and supporting Native run operations. The Thunderbird is charming, rustic, comfortable and in a lovely setting just inside the National Monument. The cafeteria is convenient and we picked up some gifts for our grandsons in the gift shop. Rooms are clean and comfortable and were serviced nicely while we were out for the day. Folks who comment "dated" or not four star quality likely don't appreciate the charm and grace of a place like this one.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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LizB86 Couples Spokane, Washington
10
This would Be Our First Choice
Pros:

A charming, quiet, pleasant lodging. Beds are great, rooms are clean and comfortable. The sunsets and sunrises are beautiful. Great food available on the property at the cafeteria. Fun shopping in the gift store. We were traveling with a large group—20+ and everyone appreciated the comfort and charm of this lodging.

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
G
GoPlaces648973 Couples Scotch Plains, New Jersey
6
This is an ok hotel. Don’t expect it to be 4 star like the ratings.
Pros:

The hotel is a typical lower level hotel. Breakfast was ok but fairly tasteless. Room had most amenities except a safe. Shower was a little iffy but useable. One tiny soap for sink and shower.

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
T
Tourist619661 Couples
10
Magical stay
Pros:

Driving in was a little sketchy and we knew very little about the area. The room was lovely perfect. The area was magnificent. Seeing the sights around the rim was spectacular. The feeling we got was awesome no crowds. The people were kind and helpful. We did the tour to the bottom of canyon and it was well worth it. A little out of our way but no regrets.

Cafeteria was good not great not bad but perfect for what we needed for our 2 day stay. Breakfast was great actually. I would recommend this to everyone.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
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Skye partner
8
Pros:

There are very few options in Chinle, this is probably the best. It was clean, hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is just so so. We took a tour of the canyon through Thunderbird and it was excellent, would recommend.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Stuart family
6
Pros:

Coffee maker did not work, very bright floodlights shining in windows curtains could not block plus other unshaded or poorly shaded lights (dark sky community). The main entrees at the cafe, chicken fried steak and chicken Alfredo, bottom of barrel for nutrition and expensive.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
5
556arvindg Friends getaway New York City, New York
10
We had a most pleasant stay at Thunderbird.
Pros:

We had a most pleasant stay at Thunderbird. The room was spacious and comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Very quiet too. The hotel staff was very friendly. Free hot coffee in the reception room 24 hours.

2025-10-10 via Tripadvisor
S
Sue
10
Pros:

Spacious room, very comfortable beds.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
M
MARK
10
Pros:

One of the things that make this place wonderful is that it fits in with the park and the Indian reservation. This was my third trip to the park, and I would never stay at another hotel in the area.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
M
Mare partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful establishment. Nice people working. Lovely grounds.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
C
Conrad
10
Pros:

This place was great and super convenient for visiting the canyon. Cafeteria couldn't be more convenient. The price was great too.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
D
Douglas
10
Pros:

very nice and clean room, it was very quiet, cafeteria on the property, and there was a Dennys just up the street, close the Canyon, and tours were available.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Beautiful setting; nice faciliities.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Frieda family
10
Pros:

Happy costumer!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
S
Sean
10
Pros:

Waa nice quiet and comfortable

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
S
Sue family
8
Pros:

Unfortunately, sewer smell outside

2025-10-03 via Nuitee