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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near University of California, Riverside

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507
  • Riverside Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fox Performing Arts Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • University of California, Riverside
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Riverside

Eastside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Eastside hotel, you'll find Riverside Art Museum and Riverside Metropolitan Museum. California Museum of Photography and Fox Performing Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverside Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fox Performing Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of California, Riverside - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mount Rubidoux Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • California Baptist University - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Riverside-Downtown Station - 12 min walk
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Alice Trading Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Back To The Grind - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Habanero Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mission Inn Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Art Deco hotel near University of California, Riverside
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Riverside hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers 44 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to the airport?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is 13.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside on Sep 10, 2025 start from $119.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside.

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to the beach?

This hotel is 17.9 mi (31-min drive) from Perris Beach.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have a pool?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside to downtown Riverside?

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is 0.8 mi away from Riverside.

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival bathroom sink had hair. Inside of microwave and mini fridge were dirty. Blanks and bed covers full of cigarette burns. I found used bottle caps and water bottles on the floor under the air conditioner. Property had homeless people squatting I want a refund or credit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower handle broke off, checked in late and wasn’t gonna switch rooms late at night, shower head sprayed water from the neck that connected to the shower head. Put a wash cloth so it wouldn’t spray everywhere. Told hostess and she apologized, didn’t expect much other than an apology. Definitely not staying again, a one night business trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice cozy place. I like that it is well kept up pretty well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jishan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
First room they assigned was not agreat choice, the wall connections didn't work, the second room, was worse, tv broken, wall connectors were broken, the room had roaches, the wash cloth was stained dirty. The bath tub was slippery. Fell and got a bruise on y chin, told the owner and all he said was i don't know what to tell you!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clea
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela, corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything i needed! Good water pressure, comfortable bed, microwave, refrigerator, shampoos &&&& a indoor tub!! Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonel

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

I give them a 9 out of 10

They were very helpful.good cutomer service.check in was quick with my reservation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Celia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have too many roaches and filthy rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

RAYMOND

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
What I liked about property is it's clean and close to everything.What I didn't like was that the room I was in was infested with roaches. In the bath tub and all across the room. Looks good on the outside but what's in the inside is not right...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good affordable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albaro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. The staff was friendly. Property looked clean and well taken care.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

roman, Riverside

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff very accommodating and respectful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kendra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a king bed for a queen. The air conditioner/heater rattled loudly all night. The management was rude and wouldn't refund the difference for the downgrade. Expedia was no help because they needed the approval from the manager to refund my l the difference out other option would be they could credit the difference with them. I paid had earned money and thru to give Me credit. So impossible to get in touch with management at the Thunderbird. He's so rude and brushed me off. Will never again stay at this roach motel or use Expedia again. Frustrated and disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. The staff was so kind and helpful. The property is pristine and very well kept. Also it's Quiet and affordable. I'd recommend staying here to anyone. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

Dirty and smelled weird. Roaches in the unit. Water was way too over pressured. Shower head didn’t work. Bad expirience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The blankets had cigarette burns, I asked for a nonsmoking room and it reeked like cigarettes and they spray something to try to mask it. The microwave and mini fridge was Very convenient though. In my room you had to slam the door just for it to lock and the safety lock was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Jacuzzi needs a nice deep clean. The button had scum on it, and it's a little.. stained.. you need that Clorox spa stain&scale control and a good bristle brush to get that off. But, other than that the housekeeping was phenomenal, the price was great and the bed/room was so comfy and clean. Big beautiful TV and convenient charging ports.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025