Thunderbird Lodge - Chinle, Arizona

Shirley S.

This is an excellent place to stay when visiting Canyon de Chelly. It was clean and the bed was comfortable, and the temperature control in the room was good. There is a restaurant at the lodge which has typical food choices, including the tasty fry bread. It is located just outside the entrance to Canyon de Chelly. The tour we took started at this lodge and the tour was a wild ride! It was conducted by a local native american guide and the tour was absolutely excellent.

AgnesBlanche2014

We did not stay very long but enjoy it. Very nice environment and clean room. Friendly checking. There is also a simple cafeteria, not to expect to much but good if you are hungry. Would be nice to have more veggies options. Also no need to put all vanities as there are all in plastic! Too sad to see all this plastic in such spiritual place

Patricia N.

I really enjoyed our stay at this lodge. It was clean, well stocked and comfortable. A little dated but it didn't bother me based on the experience we had in the area. The resort had a wonderful gift shop, fantastic cafeteria and the people were incredibly nice and welcoming. I would stay here again.

Brandon K.

This is a good hotel for exactly what it is - a historic lodge near Canyon de Chelly. It has no frills but has good sized rooms. They are all on ground floor, for those that are concerned about that, since they are all single story in pods of rooms spread out around the property. It was a nice, big bathroom compared to the usual roadside motel. I was a bit cold and had the heater up full blast. Good sized mini-fridge, small clothes hanging area (no actual closet), and a small table are in the room. The gift shop and trading post is beautiful with excellent Navajo rugs and items mixed in with cheesy tourist junk. The bed was a bit hard for me. Quiet, as there really isn't anything else nearby to make noise at night.

Tom D.

The lodge is very convenient to the canyon and is very quaint. However, there was no hot water in the shower. Two different maintenance people came to check it, stayed about 3 minutes and we never saw them again. When we checked out, the front desk offered no consideration for this-3 day stay, no shower. Breakfast in the cafeteria was fine, but the service was slow. Next time- Holiday Inn.

Paul M.

Our King Suite room (#9) was spacious and comfy. The property is older but authentic. Enormous Cottonwood trees and shady lawns evoke travel experiences of past era.

Be sure not to miss booking a canyon tour; an all-day tour if possible. The Dine guides are friendly and knowledgeable. You learn much more than an overlook can provide.

There aren’t many lodging options in Chinle, and this is the one!

sally G.

This is, without question, the place to stay if you come to visit Canyon de Chelly! Everything about this place is perfect: the employees, the rooms, the restaurant are all just fantastic! We also did the 4 hour tour that is offered here and it was a life-changing experience to have such a knowledgeable and caring person as Elton show us the Canyon and explain all about it to us! This was truly an amazing experience at an extraordinary lodge!

Wayne N.

The Thunderbird is a great option when visiting Canyon de Chelly. Affordable, comfortable -- and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely take advantage of their Native-led canyon tours. We enjoyed the six-hour option. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable