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Thunderbird Lodge, Chinle

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About the Hotel

Bia Indian Route 7, Chinle, Arizona, United States, 86503

Historic Thunderbird Lodge, a 4-star Chinle hotel with an 8.2/10 Booking.com rating, provides a unique experience amidst the scenic beauty and cultural richness of the Navajo Nation. This lodge features a restaurant, a trading post, and convenient access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

The lodge offers spacious rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and patios. Guests can choose from double rooms featuring two beds or one bed, with convenient amenities such as free toiletries and heating.

Dining Options

On-site dining includes a restaurant where Navajo chefs prepare a variety of Navajo and non-Navajo dishes. The original Trading Post built in 1896 adds a historical touch to your dining experience.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure at Thunderbird Lodge includes access to daily programs and activities from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The lodge is also the starting point for the Spider Rock Rim Tour & Storytelling, delivering insights into local heritage and geology.

Location & Transportation

The lodge's proximity to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, located just 0.5 miles away, allows guests to explore historical landmarks such as Sliding Rock Ruin, White House Ruin, and Antelope House Ruin. Nearby transport access is available via Indian Route 7.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
Max:
4 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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King Room
Max:
2 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Standard Double Room
Max:
4 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Shower
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Chinle 1.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Bia Indian Route 7, Chinle, Arizona, United States, 86503
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Bia Indian Route 7, Chinle, Arizona, United States, 86503
Nearby
Cottonwood Campground campfire circle
390 m
Restaurants
Thunderbird Lodge Cafeteria
110 m
Canyon de Chelly

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.7
Location
8.0
Service
8.0
Dining
6.7
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 3 reviews
8.2
8.2/10 based on 1968 reviews
Steve
United States, April  2024
8.2/10

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and tidy, very comfortable for a motel. I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't as rustic as I expected, and the Keurig coffeemaker was a nice touch. However, the bathroom was a bit on the smaller side, but it's understandable given the remote location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very nice, clean, and a bit dated. They were comfortable and spacious.
Service
9.0
The service was fast and courteous. I even found the perfect Navajo rug during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is great, especially if you want to visit the nearby Canyon. Being in the park was convenient for my tour.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent. They had a variety of Navajo specialties like fry bread, posole, and mutton stew.
Facilities
8.0
Overall, the facilities were good. I was satisfied with my stay.
Ed
United States, December  2023
7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and adequately spacious, although some improvements like new towels and more water-efficient toilets could enhance the stay. The staff's demeanor varied from exceptionally friendly in the cafeteria to rather unwelcoming and even rude in interactions, impacting the overall service quality. The location was excellent for exploring Canyon de Chelly and the nearby trading post, but fell slightly short of expectations. The dining options, particularly the adjacent cafeteria with local specialties, offered a convenient but limited experience. The facilities provided were satisfactory but did not stand out. Overall, the value for money was decent considering the aspects that could be improved.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were perfectly adequate in quality, immaculately clean, and very spacious.
Service
6.0
The service was a mixed bag, ranging from exceptionally friendly in the cafeteria to unpleasant and rude encounters, affecting the overall experience.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location directly outside Canyon de Chelly was great for exploring the area, but it fell slightly below expectations.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, especially at the adjacent cafeteria with local specialties, was convenient but somewhat limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory without standing out.
Rick
United States, September  2023
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were neat and comfortable, but they were small, incredibly cold, and had a strong smell of a plug-in air freshener. The service was top-notch with a friendly and helpful staff, and the location was excellent for exploring Canyon de Chelly. However, the dining options were limited, and the price could have been better.

Rooms
7.0
The room was a good size and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was so nice and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel is situated right in the Canyon de Chelly national monument, perfect for exploring the area.
Dining
6.0
The dining was reasonably priced in their cafeteria but the options were limited.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained.
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