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Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Pocatello with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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The Thunderbird Motel provides a cozy retreat near the zoo. Guests enjoy complimentary to-go breakfast each morning and can unwind on the welcoming terrace. The property offers practical amenities including in-room WiFi, free self parking, and an on-site vending machine.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1415 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83201

What's nearby

  • Idaho State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pocatello Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Holt Arena - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ross Park Drive In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Union Taproom - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Hotel near a zoo
Thunderbird Motel provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Motel include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2025 to 1 February 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel
Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel Pocatello

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Situated in Pocatello, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Idaho Museum of Natural History, The Warehouse and Museum of Clean. Reed Gymnasium and ISU Tennis Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 146 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The managers are wonderful and very helpful. The building is showing its age, but the price was worth it. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly day clerk. Clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lady-Shantel in office.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was great. The shower did not keep a constant temperature and alternated temperatures from freezing to scalding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty, hot, and muggy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water. Run down.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom floor tile broken and missing pieces.Window Curtains too long and cover AC unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

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

Disgusting place!

Nothing about this room was acceptable. The damp towel hanging in the bathroom was the first put-off, followed by the used, dirty soap - not a fresh, individually-wrapped bar in sight. I could not bring myself to shower. The bedspread had rips and stains. No ice machine found, no mini-fridge or in-room coffeemaker. Loud! Horrible place not even worthy of the cheap price.

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Daisy trip

Wrong remote for TV. GETTING HOT WATER IN SINK WAS TRICKY!! But OK stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

raymond

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
small refrigerator with small freezer was better than average; office hours and morning coffee inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubina B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night on our way to Yellowstone NP. The property was clean and reasonable for night stay. Received instructions for self checkIn and ot was very smooth. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom faucet sprayed water allover when turned on. Bathroom fan dirty and made terrible noise, couldn't use. Smoke detector was setting behind tv and looked broken. Window curtains covered up the fan on AC unit. The bed was great got a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a single woman traveling alone I did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for with quality of rooms and beds. Fine for a single night stay on our way home from a long road trip. Staff are very kind and helpful; some of the best we encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned key entry, key didn't work in dead bolt, and deadbolt barely closed from inside. Toilet kept "flowing" so bowl would "fill" itself about every 30 sec to a min (very loudly). Hot water was very difficult to find in shower, and temp was barely above warm as it was, and kept going cold every time toilet "filled" itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. They use regular keys instead of card keys. The room itself is clean and nice but when I pulled up I thought I was back in the 70s. Front desk clerk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tatijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself was a little dated, and google maps took me to the wrong spot, but once that was cleared up, it was good. The pillows were a little flat for my tastes, but I also blame myself for that since I know I am really particular about pillows and forgot to bring my own from home. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My only big gripe was that the hot water took quite a while to get warm when the shower is first turned on. The AC was cool and worked well which was good since the high was in the 90s for the weekend I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old property
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

We have stayed here 2 times on our trips from Utah to Montana. It is the perfect halfway point! The rooms were large and quite comfortable. Their prices were lower than other motels on the same street. Everything was clean and all the beading (blankets, sheets and quilts were brand new. We will continue to stay here on our travels north!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The gentleman who checked us in was kind and polite. He had a great sense of humor and he held a ground floor room for us just as I requested when I made the booking. Che k in could t have been easier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patsy

Liked: Amenities
nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only complaint is the room was on ground level and the curtains were so thin when the lights were on you could see in from outside. We had to hang a blanket over the window for privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read reviews before i arrived. Some good, some not so much. My opinion is that a good review is correct. Nice people, clean room. Good location. Everybody sees the world differently. I was pleased with this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023