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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and sauna

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)

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

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

What's nearby

  • Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Corn Palace - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬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
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell

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 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. 605 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1190 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

Very clean and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Friendly staff, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great stop for the cost. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

A good place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff were very friendly,the bed was comfortable, the free breakfast was so appreciated! The tv was ginormous. It was a very nice stay,highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Enjoyed walking to Pizza Ranch. Merlins Retaraunt and gas station is also right there! Check in staff very friendly! Thankful for ground floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This was a no hastle place to stay. Easy reservation, friendly check in and a nice, clean room. Every staff person we encountered was helpful and friendly. Thank you for the nice stay in Mitchell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

If you are looking for budget accommodations, this would be adequate, no better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice quiet place and clean property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean place, friendly staff, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to I90, restaurants and shopping near by
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Very great stay and value! Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

The area is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Overall not bad was dated but convenient to express way and restaurants. Mattress was hard and the room could use a good deep cleaning but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Nice Room for the price. Also ground floor rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Outdated, but clean. Arrived late and able to walk across parking lot to eat at 24 hour diner. Desk clerk was very nice. Although completely booked was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The rooms are clean and ok but the check in area is hot and very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Older motel but kept clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Great value. Inexpensive but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easy to find location. Great staff. Good breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Comfortable bed, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Looks can be deceiving. If you stay in the new portion, it's better than the two-story portion
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025