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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
In-room dining
Porch
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Vending machine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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)
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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Mini fridge

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

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

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About the area

Elko

A stay at Thunderbird Motel places you in the heart of Elko, just a 3-minute walk from Western Folklife Center and within a 5-minute drive of Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sherman Station and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Basin College.
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What's nearby

  • Western Folklife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Basin College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Elko County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elko Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maverick Casino - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Elko Station - 3 min drive
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Time Charlee's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mug - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elkoyote - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Elko with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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. 474 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 994 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
As traveling entertainers we stay in a lot of hotels. I found they had rooms pet friendly and not pet friendly. So if you choose a room that is pet friendly there is still a fee for a pet…Not so friendly. I read reviews for this place much better than we experienced
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James, Mesa

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We appreciated the spaciousness of the room and the Paul Mitchell shampoo. The breakfast selection was a nice change for us as we have been in several hotels lately. The AC didn’t work well by morning, but made the room cool enough to sleep in. The staff were friendly as well. We would be happy to stay here again. Thank you for an affordable option for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

The staff are most gracious. The rooms are clean and spacious. The location is excellent with many fine restaurants within walking distance. Great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Thunderbird/ELKO

The Thunderbird is located on old Highway 80 (business route) Downtown...walking distance to historical Red Star Basque restaurant. Our stay included drive to Lamoille Canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Putney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like proximity to casino excellent food and spirits wh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. The only glitch was my thermostat was broken. The staff fixed the temp control so I was comfortable. The breakfast area is tight on space. Great night. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

candace

Travelled with partner
No swimming pool. Little bugs on the towels and in the bathroom. We booked a room on the ground floor and got put on a second floor with
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, decent breakfast, very good for the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was looking forward to staying in this motel as we had stayed there 15 or so years ago and it was so charming and impeccably CLEAN!! Apparently nothing has been done since. Furniture, bedding, draperies all stained, torn, or both. Lesson learned. Won’t be coming back.
Dripping shampoo bottles and soap. Ew!
Round toilet seat on oblong toilet. What???
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Business traveller
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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