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
Enjoy your visit to Mitchell with a stay at Thunderbird Lodge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
48 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 4 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Smoking rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell
Frequently asked questions
Does Thunderbird Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thunderbird Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 20.00 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Thunderbird Lodge and nearby?
Thunderbird Lodge has a sauna.
What's the area around Thunderbird Lodge like?
Thunderbird Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from Dakota Wesleyan University and 15 minutes' walk from Highland Convention Center. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
Thunderbird Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 14, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Everything about the room was very good. The breakfast was not so good.
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 7, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 5, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 5, 2024
Well, this was once my favorite place to overnight when doing a cross country run. But I have not been here in a few years and it has been sold to individuals who obviously doesn't love it as much as the previous owner. It is no longer the gem it once was. Dirty carpet, broken chairs and a bed that is firmly resting against an ancient baseboard heater, which looks unsafe. On the plus side- a clean bathroom. I am quite sure I will never stay here again The price was about the same as I paid for a nice room at a Hampton Inn the night before so there you go. Last, as an added bonus, there is garbage and tons on dog s**t right out front on the grassy area. And don't forget the diesel pickup idling right outside the door for 15 minutes at 0330 in the morning
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 2, 2024
Not Pet Friendly.
Not good, advertised as pet friendly, got there and they said there was only a section of the hotel that was and not the room we got.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
A classic, the good kind
The staff is friendly, its an older classic--Aframe office, jack-alope photo opportunity, but updated, clean, in a good location for the traveler. The breakfast offered was really decent. Biscuits, gravy, waffles, cereal
Wesley R
Wesley R, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Very clean and comfort room. I would stay again.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Guy
Guy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2024
Travel
I would stay here again. Everything was comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Traveler
Good stay. traveling and needed a one night stay. Price was right, and although an older hotel, it was clean and served the purpose. Note; It is close to restaurants and has a mediocre breakfast, but good enough to get going !
I have trouble believing the reviews for this motel. The stairwell is falling apart. The first room had cockroaches. The second room I didn't see cockroaches but there were flies. The carpeting was filthy. The bedding and linens were clean. The bed was comfortable. I was only there for a pitstop after driving all day. I guess you get what you pay for. I stayed there 3-4 years ago and I remember it to be decent for the $$. After this last visit, I won't be back.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Jenine
Jenine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Don't let the looks fool you.
Extremely friendly and proud staff, they take care of their investments and expect their guests to do the same, exactly the way I was brought up. Breakfast was not a huge offering but everything was kept fresh, very clean, wrapped up, and well stocked. The building is older but you can see that they have taken much care and spent money on keeping it up to date and fresh. Very comfortable beds, probably one of the best night's sleep I has in a week of traveling day to day. Thanks.