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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
Property entrance
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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed) | Room amenity
In-room dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
345 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801
  • Western Folklife Center
    3 min walk
  • Opera House
    15 min walk
  • Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
    17 min walk
  • Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional)
    3 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 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)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets Allowed)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 Queen Bed Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Mini-refrigerator

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

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Room
Elkotel
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly
Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (635)
The price is $79
per night
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Elkotel

About the neighborhood

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 Great Basin College and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Northeastern Nevada Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Elko County Fairgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Elko Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maverick Casino - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gold Country Casino - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Ayala - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gold Dust West Elko - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BJ Bull Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mug - ‬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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Elko motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (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 18 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 complimentary 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 a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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.
  • High-pile 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • 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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff 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 more details, 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

Staffed front desk

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 40 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-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 fire extinguisher, 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 01 to September 07
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 757 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 757 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 757 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 757 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jianming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thunderbird is right off the main street in east Elko, NV. Elko is a simple town connecting SLCto Reno. There is nothing much going on except casino. The facility is a bit dated, but clean, organized, spacious, and quiet. The hostess is efficient and helpful. The bathroom is well-stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ramachandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very noisy place full of mine workers .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Lynden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It appears to be in old town, but was clean and quiet. Did not have any unsafe feelings while out for a stroll. Was easy to get in and out of facility. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Claus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Got it all
Got early checking, very nice and helpful office. Everything worked, was clean and the pool was great! Nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness
I needed a last minute booking as I was traveling through the area. Price was good but hotel is sketchy. Upon check-in a couple came in looking to get a room for by the hour deal. Lady was clearly strung out on drugs and man was argumentative with desk host. Host told them they had no vacancy and to go to mid town. Eventually they left but he said it was a common thing and they would let them have to open rooms after 1am. My room had cigarette burns in the sheet and no joking what looked like blood on the wall. Not a place I would take my family. Lobby didn’t open until 8am and I had to be on the road early so no breakfast. You get what you pay for I guess. This place will do in a pinch but I will look for a different option next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and clean
The room was pretty big and clean, the pool was very clean and everyone was friendly. It’s a little outdated but totally fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great for a one-night stay. The room was clean and the area was safe to walk to downtown Elko and dinner in the early evening. However, this place is not without quirks. There are full-time residents here, one man feeds pigeons in the parking lot. The staff ranges from friendly and competent to surly and annoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and the room was fine although a little worn. Always happy with a fridge. Free breakfast provided is better than most motels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehrnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms but most importantly, very quiet. Would stay again when passing through Elko
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a noisy room on first floor and the motel owner told me if I didn’t like it to get a room somewhere else, she would not try to accommodate me. I highly recommend to not get reservations at this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good option for Elko
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024