Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and sauna

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €79
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

What's nearby

  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highland Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Corn Palace - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marlin's Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar at Thunderbird Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Lodge feature comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
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Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge?

As of 13 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge on 16 May 2025 start from €79.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in Mitchell, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. Dakota Discovery Museum and Hitchcock Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1199 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Very great stay and value! Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mikayla

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but kept clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best deal in rown and a great place to stay. We have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great services, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Rooms were exceptionally clean. Very comfortable beds. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Thunderbird Lodge was very clean, staff very helpful, and close to I-90. A very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is privately owned and the owners are really trying to make it a great place. The staff are all very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was included and was overall pretty good. However, I would have liked to see healthier options like oatmeal, all bran cereal and whole wheat bread.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great deal for price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good about the property. Rooms were clean. We've stay there before.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm from Florida, I was visiting Michell, SD and I stayed at this hotel. I was really impressed with how they treated me upon my arrival and the cleanliness of the place was very good. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here when visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are amazing! Very clean rooms, we enjoyed our stay! I enjoyed talking to the owner and his beautiful father! If ever nack this way..i will come here! Thank you for the bug spray. It does work great💢💢💙💯💙💙💙
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Hot tub and sauna. Nice bed. Good TV. OK breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

Nice stay

Clean quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eason a very good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

We had a very comfortable stay. Room was quiet, bed was comfortable and close to Cabella's and a great steakhouse. This is not a beautiful hotel, but it was great for wat we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Safe, well lit area, walkable to gas station and Marlins Restaurant , Affordable and clean. Five stars for that, it’s just dated. Everything worked, our king bed was comfortable,, they provided great linens, toiletries. Breakfast was simple. Waffles, boiled eggs, fruit, cereal, coffee, juice. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off of I 90, clean, quiet & reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Staff & service
Large room. Parking close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are personable and the property is comfortable, clean, and very fairly priced. This is our second stay. We will continue to stay here anytime we’re in Mitchell. Thank you for the quality you provide!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025