Thunderbird Lodge

Mitchell motel with bar/lounge

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December 2025

January 2026

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Thunderbird Lodge, nestled near the heart of the action, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy bar. Relax in the sauna or stay connected with free in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

Sauna
Bar/lounge
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Free newspapers in the lobby
Banquet hall

For families (6)

Children stay free
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Laundry facilities

$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Tomorrow

Nov 28 - Nov 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Iron/ironing board

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Family Room, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

42 sq m
Sleeps 8
3 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Iron/ironing board

325 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pet friendly
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$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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About the neighborhood

1601 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

What's nearby

Highland Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Dakota Wesleyan University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Hitchcock Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Mitchell Aquatic Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Corn Palace - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪Marlins Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

When visiting Mitchell, Thunderbird Lodge is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 48 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 4 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Smoking rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

Sauna
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 20.00 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Thunderbird Lodge and nearby?

Thunderbird Lodge has a sauna.

What's the area around Thunderbird Lodge like?

Thunderbird Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from Dakota Wesleyan University and 15 minutes' walk from Highland Convention Center. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast options were good with a variety of choices including waffles, bagels, cereals, fruit, and biscuits and gravy. (82 reviews)
Restaurants and dining options are readily available within walking distance, offering a variety of choices. (11 reviews)
Parking was convenient, well-lit, and easily accessible for various types of vehicles. (10 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

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Location

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Restaurant

Food

Air conditioning

8/10 Very good

Nov 12, 2025

They had a waffle maker, bagels, hard boiled eggs, cereals, yogurts, coffee, and juices for breakfast. The room were very clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the staff was very friendly, accomodaring, and helpful!

Summer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 4, 2025

Super quiet, well maintained.

Leah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 29, 2025

Clean friendly convenient location.

Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 14, 2025

Nice, clean, and friendly reliable staff.

Heidi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 2, 2025

Breakfast was good. It was noisy but comfortable

Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 7, 2025

Clean, quiet, excellent breakfast.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 8, 2025

Okay hotel. Older style, but room was clean.

Palle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 24, 2025

Great cheap place to stay on I90 staff was friendly room was clean

Derek, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 27, 2025

It was a very nice place to stay.

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 25, 2025

Excellent staff and room was nice and clean.

Cathy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 3, 2025

Staff was very courteous. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The tv had reception issues last nite shrn we checked in but but worked this morning.

Sheila, 1-night trip