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Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pocatello hotel

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1415 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83201
  • Idaho State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Holt Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portneuf Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Pocatello

In Pocatello .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Idaho Museum of Natural History and The Warehouse. Museum of Clean and Reed Gymnasium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Idaho State University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holt Arena - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pocatello Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pocatello hotel
Thunderbird Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pocatello hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 3 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Motel to the airport?

Thunderbird Motel is 9.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Thunderbird Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Motel.

Does Thunderbird Motel offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Thunderbird Motel does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thunderbird Motel to downtown Pocatello?

Thunderbird Motel is 0.7 mi away from Pocatello.

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 146 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Daisy trip

Wrong remote for TV. GETTING HOT WATER IN SINK WAS TRICKY!! But OK stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

raymond

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
small refrigerator with small freezer was better than average; office hours and morning coffee inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Rubina B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night on our way to Yellowstone NP. The property was clean and reasonable for night stay. Received instructions for self checkIn and ot was very smooth. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The managers are wonderful and very helpful. The building is showing its age, but the price was worth it. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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