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Thunderbird Motel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
In-room dining
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior entrance
Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Place, Western Folklife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Basin College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Elko County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 31 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elko Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Time Charlee's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maverik - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mug - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Elko with a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast
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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • 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: 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 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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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Myaing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable, firm but soft. Good quality towels, shampoo, body wash. Heater heats up very quickly. Good water pressure. Good size tv. Breakfast:coffee, orange juice, milk, self cook waffles, English muffins, wheat breads, mini muffins, 2 cornflake cereals, dannon yogurt cups, microwaveable Jimmy Dean breakfast egg sausage and cheese sandwich on croissant or on English muffins. The owner couple is very nice. Building, tub, sink and furnishings are outdated which reflects in the low price. So we give it a 4 stars because everything worked well and excellent beddings and free breakfast. Thank you for a great night sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Friendly staff! Pet friendly! It was safe leaving the luggage in the car! Very close to I-80! Unfortunately the bed I used had long brack hairs among the sheets and the floor was not clean! I found a chewing gum stuck on the bed cover! I think they should be better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. However, the towels were thin and the wash cloths turned gray when wet. They need to be replaced badly. The freezer in the mini fridge had so much frost I couldn't fit the ice packs from my cooler into it to refreeze them
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here before. Management and staff are always very friendly and helpful! Best stop in Eastern NV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. It was quiet even though I was in a room right by the parking lot and access ally. It had a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Liked: Staff & service
It is an older facility and I understand that, but the carpet had some vet dirty spots, the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for a while even tho you could smell the cleaning supplies. The bed the bed really was the deal breaker it was extremely hard. It was like sleeping in the floor. Woke up everyday with a soreness in my body. I had to go to a chiropractor it was hurting so bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

I was very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very rude, she was upset that I got my reservation on Expedia and yelled at me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sohair, Carmicheal

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had older furniture, dirty carpet, 2 small pillows for a queen bed. Sheets barely cover the mattress, very thin blanket. Luckily we had our pillows. Didn't even want to take a shower, not clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, helpful and friendly, clean comfortable motel. Quiet, nice rooms, well maintained. Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Miranda

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were people smoking weed outside. It’s definitely a rundown place. Bed was very uncomfortable and the room had an odor definitely a ghetto location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet! Walking distance to dining and shopping. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really liked this place! Comfortable, easy to access room, clean and actually cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at this hotel several times for short business trip. Great location, great staff and great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean cool room. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Yuxell

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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blah
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple motel with a breakfast including waffles and microwavable sandwiches. Restaurants and casinos in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Loved it

A well maintained older property that's just more comfortable than the cookie cutter hotels being built today.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025