Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
Reception
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1415 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83201
  • The Warehouse
    10 min walk
  • Museum of Clean
    15 min walk
  • Reed Gymnasium
    16 min walk
  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)
    13 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Pocatello

With a stay at Thunderbird Motel in Pocatello, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Warehouse and Museum of Clean. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Reed Gymnasium and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Idaho State University.

What's nearby

  • The Warehouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Idaho State University - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Holt Arena - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪5th Street Bagelry - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ross Park Drive Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Hotel in Pocatello with free parking
Thunderbird Motel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel
Thunderbird Motel Pocatello
Thunderbird Motel Hotel Pocatello

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 143 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

david

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaden

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly day clerk. Clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom faucet sprayed water allover when turned on. Bathroom fan dirty and made terrible noise, couldn't use. Smoke detector was setting behind tv and looked broken. Window curtains covered up the fan on AC unit. The bed was great got a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom floor tile broken and missing pieces.Window Curtains too long and cover AC unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sergio

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

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a single woman traveling alone I did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for with quality of rooms and beds. Fine for a single night stay on our way home from a long road trip. Staff are very kind and helpful; some of the best we encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned key entry, key didn't work in dead bolt, and deadbolt barely closed from inside. Toilet kept "flowing" so bowl would "fill" itself about every 30 sec to a min (very loudly). Hot water was very difficult to find in shower, and temp was barely above warm as it was, and kept going cold every time toilet "filled" itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. They use regular keys instead of card keys. The room itself is clean and nice but when I pulled up I thought I was back in the 70s. Front desk clerk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tatijana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself was a little dated, and google maps took me to the wrong spot, but once that was cleared up, it was good. The pillows were a little flat for my tastes, but I also blame myself for that since I know I am really particular about pillows and forgot to bring my own from home. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My only big gripe was that the hot water took quite a while to get warm when the shower is first turned on. The AC was cool and worked well which was good since the high was in the 90s for the weekend I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty, hot, and muggy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

4/10 Poor

Roger, Spokane Valley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old property
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
We have stayed here 2 times on our trips from Utah to Montana. It is the perfect halfway point! The rooms were large and quite comfortable. Their prices were lower than other motels on the same street. Everything was clean and all the beading (blankets, sheets and quilts were brand new. We will continue to stay here on our travels north!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
The gentleman who checked us in was kind and polite. He had a great sense of humor and he held a ground floor room for us just as I requested when I made the booking. Che k in could t have been easier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Merilee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water. Run down.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024