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Thunderbird Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Mitchell with free breakfast and a sauna

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Welcome to Hotel Southwest, where guests can check in at the reception desk and enjoy the natural surroundings through the glass door.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, brick-patterned wall, and a window offering a view of the outside.
Experience the iconic Thunderbird Lodge, a multi-story building with a distinctive triangular roof and inviting balconies.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a charming entrance with double doors and lush greenery.
Stroll down this elegant corridor to your cozy retreat, featuring a comfortable bed and a window with a view.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

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Hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)

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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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

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
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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Mitchell Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Corn Palace - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Avera Queen of Peace Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marlin's Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Thunderbird Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Lodge include comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
4 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 available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel
Thunderbird Lodge Mitchell
Thunderbird Lodge Motel Mitchell

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?

Situated in Mitchell, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dakota Wesleyan University and Highland Convention Center. Dakota Discovery Museum and Hitchcock Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Thunderbird Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1188 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here several times and always found it very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and close to highway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is okay for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable and clean, and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Folks there were very nice. It's a dated facility but it served our purpose and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Amenities
It was a fine place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a cheaper stay in the area. Its what you would expect for this type of hotel. No frills but clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, convenient. Perfect for a quick overnight stay. Beds were comfy, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly impressed with the property. I like that it is not part of a larger chain. The bed was incredibly comfortable, good breakfast, and very friendly employees.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was an older hotel but it was clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stopped here for the night on vacation trip. I stay at many upper level chain hotels on business trips and this little hotel exceeded all with comfort, cleanliness and hospitality. Staff went above and beyond, beds were comfy and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location good, very nice and helpful staff. Room needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stop for the cost. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only stayed for a quick night on a road trip and it was great. Very quick check in and had a very clean room with no issues. I hope to try their breakfast the next time I stay because it looked good. McDonald’s and Circle K only a walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gordie

Liked: Amenities
A good place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy off interstate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for quick stop. Just passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly,the bed was comfortable, the free breakfast was so appreciated! The tv was ginormous. It was a very nice stay,highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025