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Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

2.0 star property
Motel near Circus World Museum in Baraboo

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1013 8th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913
  • Circus World Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ho-Chunk Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Baraboo

City center stay.Stay at this Baraboo motel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Circus World Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Devil's Lake State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are International Crane Foundation and Ho-Chunk Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Circus World Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ho-Chunk Casino - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Devil's Lake - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 20 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Draft City Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balanced Rock Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

Motel near Circus World Museum in Baraboo
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Baraboo motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to the airport?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo is 44.3 mi (52-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo.

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to the beach?

This motel is 4.8 mi (11-min drive) from North Shore beach and 7.1 mi (18-min drive) from South Shore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Ho-Chunk Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo have a pool?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo to downtown Baraboo?

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo is 1 mi away from Baraboo.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 472 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel close to where we were playing. Room was clean and spacious. Very quiet also compared to some of the other we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rich

Disliked: Cleanliness

Older motel, not much for amenities

It's an older place. They've done some updating, like LED ceiling lights, but our mattress was old style with actual noisy springs inside! Not as clean as I would've liked - cursory cleaning without attention to detail. Room smelled like deodorizer covering up smoke, in a non-smoking room. Looked like they expected people to smoke right outside the door. We stayed 3 nights but probably wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

rachelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Look like a getto motel.. didn't even get out of my vehicle to register for the room...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cooper

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very difficult stay. The room reeked of cigarettes, someone had pulled the smoke detectors off the wall and hidden them up on some shelves, the sheets and pillows had stains all over them, and there was other peoples’ hair and other unnamable things on the beds as if the sheets had never been washed and the beds had never been remade. I understand this was a budget motel, but no one should have to endure that even for the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a friendly investment with no hassle check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you just need s simple room this can work for you. The beds arent the bedf but will work for quick nap
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharnel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was perfect for our night stay. Staff was friendly and it was very clean. Shower could use an update but we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The toilet was not flushing properly upon arrival, but was resolved by next morning. The room was old, but generally clean except for the fridge, the coffee pot and the microwave. The turn plate in the microwave is the wrong part, so doesnt turn and doesnt heat correctly. I'm guessing other guests had multiple cars as there was inadequate patking. The pet area was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first night was quiet and peaceful, but the second night I heard loud footsteps above my head from 2:30 am til 6 am, so I was unable to get back up sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yury

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for it's price. Very convenient for Devil's Lake visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Simple easy clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was fine other than that it smelled of old cigarettes. The smell never went away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short vacay

The staff was very accommodating with us and our pets. Very gracious Will definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & simple

The stay was good . 4 days , the room is a nice size . Its clean . This stay was nice . I don't really need extras . I like clean and easy and that's what my stay was
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

IVAN

Liked: Amenities
Descent price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie, Wilmot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were here for a weekend of circus. Circus World Museum and the parade were great. This motel was in town and made it easy to do all the things we wanted to do and have a safe and comfortable place to come back to. Baraboo is a beautiful, peaceful little town. We may come back for the county fair in July!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maizie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst motel I’ve ever seen we immediately left. There was lipstick all over the walls and red splatter on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024