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Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Room amenity
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Porch

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$80
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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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)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mini-refrigerator

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 335 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)
  • 335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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: 11:00 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 15
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

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable, with a nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are nice to sleep in they have everything in the room. Plus the breakfast was good, just not like most up scale hotels But I would stay there again, Motorcycle riders stay there so you know it is good. And there is great to eat walking distance which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road trip

Comfortable room Air was off when we arrived but quickly cooled the room Pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Newer amongst the old, a good place

Tighy7in the heart of old downtown Elko amongst a lot of retired old hotels is this little gem. Close to the best and dining experiences in the city with easy accessibility. Those running the place were very nice and friendly and they had a fairly good complimentary breakfast. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cliff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worn down motel, exactly as e
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was on a motorcycle. They were able to give me a nice room where I could park my bike right in front of it. Very accommodating and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Blast from the past

Great hotel! Its a blast from the past.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rogan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massive stains on the carpet, headboard still mounted to the wall although the 2nd bed was not there, torn curtains, someone else’s food left in the fridge, worn out toilet seat, hair in the tub. I have pics of all this if Expedia would like to see.
Someone’s food left in fridge
Torn curtains
Torn chair
Headboard without a bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellence in Elko

A very pleasant and prompt check in. The room was clean, comfortable, and afforded a good nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teja Vardhan Raju

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found a used tampon/ Pad on the bathroom :(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked about a good meal. He suggested the Starr. It didnt disappoint, food was excellent. We had 2 room and everything was good. Even though they were full, he still helped me with the inputs on my tv. Guy seemed like he has never been stressed. Good dude. We also left a tablet. I called and he shipped it to our home. Very very good people. Hotel is older but clean. They have a few comfortable chairs and mini tables in them which made it easy to feed our kids. Thanks for everything !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious, coffee in the room and in the lobby. Food, bars and casinos within 2 to 10 minute walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but there was only one bath towel, no soap in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property that has been well kept. It was a good place for quick overnight stay. The room however did have an off smell in it. The property was nearly full and parking was scarce.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Amenities
H
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with family
Place needs maintenance. Fix the shower. Replace stained and dirty carpet tiles. Get a fridge that doesn't make a loud noise. Extra pillows should be standard. Couple next door caused us to leave ASAP, but that is not the fault of the motel. Some people are just miserable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

The workers are super nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025