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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Business centre
Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers a free breakfast buffet, a 24-hour gym, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests love El Tapatio's Mexican cuisine, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿2,504
฿2,998 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501

What's nearby

  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Dogwood Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym at Best Western Thunderbird Motel. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, El Tapatio, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and a vending machine
  • A lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as high-speed Internet. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, sofa beds and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)
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
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.01 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Thunderbird Motel on 9 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,503.64, excluding 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.

Is Best Western Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Thunderbird Motel located?

Situated in Cookeville, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dogwood Park, Cookeville History Museum and Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Cookeville Depot Museum and Tennessee Tech University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed several time at this location and the staff have always been courteous and the breakfast is always good. The rooms are always very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many great dining options very close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay a lot for work and always nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times. Everything is clean and quiet. Breakfast is always good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room and stay was very good…didn’t get to try our free breakfast. The lobby had a sewer smell and the bathroom there was out of order, which I gathered the smell was probably coming from. The rooms were very nice and clean but the walkways and stairs all need some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly on check in. Room was very spacious for 3 people. Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stay. The rooms and property have been totally remodeled, and for the better. The price is the best anywhere. I will seriously look for more of these on my travels. I’d be a fool not to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the room setting and bathroom cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Amenities
The rooms were surprisingly modern and comfortable considering the low cost per night. The beds were comfy also. My only real complaint, we were awakened at 6am by what sounded like an alarm or a large truck backing up. The breakfast was cold but tasted good. There was a microwave so we just heated it up. There was a good variety of breakfast foods to choose from, only thing missing was fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have adjoining rooms. Quiet and convenient location. Lots of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice staff great room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very crowded parking. Nice clean pool. Clean updated, renovated room w laminate floors. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a regular place for my family to stay while traveling!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Few kinks but nice stay overall

Overall things were pretty good. Room fairly good size especially for price. It was nice and clean but didn't have full-size frig as in advertisement. Never could connect to " included high speed internet".
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Friendly and helpful at the front desk. Good and plentiful breakfast with an attentive breakfast person. Our room was clean for the most part, it had a smoked in smell and there was an interesting brown mark on the bed spread. It was quiet and the pool seemed to be a hit with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We felt for the price it was a very decent, clean place and the breakfast spread was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel! I needed early check in and they provided it easily, one of the only hotels that is 18 as well! Very kind, it was quiet and calm. Breakfast has choices as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was disappointing that the pool had closed for the season yet it was not communicated online. Also it is still 90+degrees outside. The ice machine closets to our room was out of service. The pillows are tiny and they did not have an extra at the front. The lady working was kind a courteous. Just seemed like nothing was in good working order.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025