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Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Porch
Interior entrance
Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$88
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Elko County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Elko Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maverick Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini-refrigerator

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Thunderbird Motel

3-star Elko motel with free breakfast
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 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; 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 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2025.

Thunderbird Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1975
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host 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 any questions, 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

Host will greet you

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 45 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

Property 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-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 981 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Probably won’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

candace

Bed bugs on the towels and tons of other bugs in the tub. I have video to share. Couldn’t even take a shower because of where I is it freaked me out and I don’t know
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were on a long trip and this motel provided us exactly what we needed. A nice clean place to get off the road and get a good nights sleep. Worked out perfectly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, some buildings none operate, the town what I observed , I did not smell anything, bad .. good job Mr Elko?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIFE, San Leandro

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but properly itself look tired. Could use an uplift. It was clean, though the bathroom tub could use a at least a cosmetic fix.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon, Reno

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel like we were an inconvenience to them. Stayed one night and won’t come back. They obviously make their money on miners and prefer it that way
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

DIANE, RENO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in and out stay. People were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The paramount of your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top of the line!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool wasn’t open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

adrian, Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old property but there has been significant renovation done. The room very adequate for an old property. I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the renovations appeared to be fairly recent. Electronic card doors which is rare for an older motel. Across the street from a kids fun center.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS CLEAN!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Monument

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was just fine for a property of this class. The bed stand light was not working and the lamp was missing on of the bulbs. Otherwise it was just fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel, good price, clean and nice continental breakfast would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys where so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean and nicely decorated with table and chairs, also had a convenient bench for sitting and suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Nice and clean. Breakfast included. Close to downtown where we walked around. Quiet. Good valve for price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025