Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room dining
Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed) | Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Western Folklife Center
    3 min walk
  • Opera House
    15 min walk
  • Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
    17 min walk
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    3 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Elko

A stay at Thunderbird Motel places you in the heart of Elko, just a 3-minute walk from Western Folklife Center and within a 5-minute drive of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Basin College and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Northeastern Nevada Museum.

What's nearby

  • Western Folklife Center - 3 min walk
  • Opera House - 15 min walk
  • Elko County Fairgrounds - 20 min walk
  • Elko Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Maverick Casino - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Elko Station - 3 min drive
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Ayala - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gold Dust West Elko - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BJ Bull Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mug - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Elko with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Thunderbird Motel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Elko motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Deep-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property – November 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in, along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
The seasonal pool will be open from May 15 to September 30
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 776 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Delna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy Bed!
Best bed I have found in along time! Clean, safe and with easy check in ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat not secure to the bowl. Inadequate water flow in toilet when flushed. Could not handle solid waste without clogging. Poor quality housekeeping. Urine stains on toilet when I checked in. Coffee stains on toilet tank lid. Floor needed to be vacuumed. Room in disrepair but met minimum habitability requirements. Shower was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Quite spot, pretty standard motel style lodging. Front desk staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Sleep!
Some of the best sleep I've ever had in a hotel. Friendly staff and efficient checkin. They missed the wake up call. I had my own alarm but I always like to have backup. Wake up calls should be taken very seriously.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for a Nice Place
Great little place with very friendly management. The place is old, but very well maintained. Very clean with new paint and furnishings, plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a budget motel. Check in was quick and friendly. Room was clean well appointed. My only complaint was a mattress protector that squeaked every time you moved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful motel - would recommend it to anyone. Nice to have such a great choise and it not be a big box type facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It could have been cleaner Carpets and drapes definitely need cleaning. Bathroom/bathtub had mats/fruit flies, webs in windows. Bed seemed clean and comfy. Front desk was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here on the road between California and Montana. I love the pool, the friendly service, clean rooms, and the restaurants down the street. I had a perfectly restful night!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly room was thumbs up
Room was clean, and even though it was a pet room, there was no residual pet smell or pet hair. Worth it. Around midnight, there was other guest talking loudly in front of our door which set my old pug-dog in bark mode.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, helpful and breakfast was delicious in the morning. This was a nice and affordable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and efficient. A little dated but the price was great. Breakfast is provided but pretty minimal as is often the case.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, EL CENTRO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Fixtures are worn from years of scrubbing but room was clean. I was home for family business so the room fit my needs for a good bed and warm shower. The motel is still in better shape than my old go to near Raley's that is a national chain and better priced! I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property and room are old and run down. Overall clean, but not very maintained. Raw drywall and drywall compound in the shower. Corroded shower fixtures. Old furniture. However, still clean. No bugs, no dust, no dirt. Just needs to be remodeled. So so at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelina, Pt Reyes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for short stay on way to Moab!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024