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Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property

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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

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Western Folklife Center
    3 min walk
  • Horseshoe Club
    1 min walk
  • Elko Station
    3 min drive
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    3 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini fridge

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Elko with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunderbird Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Western Folklife Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Western Folklife Center and a 2-minute drive from Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Thunderbird Motel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Thunderbird Motel was completed in November 2024.

This 3-star Elko motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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
  • Free long-distance 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: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 9:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close September 07.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Thunderbird Motel.

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 770 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was friendly, warm and helpful. I was able to walk to all services I needed. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an unbelievable value. The price was almost too low to believe. Family run by very courteous people and a breakfast to boot! Would definitely stay again on my drive from CA to UT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelly

The stay was fine. Staff was friendly. One of the cleaners did enter our room after the first night without permission. Took our dirty towels and replaced them and threw away all of our cups didn’t give us more but did nothing else. They really need do not disturb signs so that won’t happen. It was a little upsetting. We waited for one of the staff to apologize for entering our room on accident, or whatever the situation was, and we never heard anything from them. Room was OK. As with any other older hotel, it was dated and some of the linen should probably be replaced, don’t know that I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a little noisey at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy to get to room, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with pets
The owner was so kind to stay awake for a much later than anticipated arrival. She was so sweet and accommodating and made my arrival extremely easy. Great value for money, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jianming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thunderbird is right off the main street in east Elko, NV. Elko is a simple town connecting SLCto Reno. There is nothing much going on except casino. The facility is a bit dated, but clean, organized, spacious, and quiet. The hostess is efficient and helpful. The bathroom is well-stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ramachandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024