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Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

Property class: 2
Motel near Circus World Museum in Baraboo

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and towels hanging on a rack.
A multi-story motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a sign indicating the motel is open.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a nightstand.
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1013 8th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913
  • Place, Circus World Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Al. Ringling Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Al. Ringling Mansion
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 Gaming Wisconsin Dells.
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What's nearby

  • Circus World Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Al. Ringling Theatre - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Al. Ringling Mansion - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Ochsner Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 21 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balanced Rock Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Lake North Shore Chateau - ‬12 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, as well as phones; 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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 43.1 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 4.5 mi (14-min drive) from North Shore beach and 9.9 mi (37-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 Gaming Wisconsin Dells (12-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. 159 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 500 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and spacious. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were dirty and full of dog hair, the beds and the disgusting toilet, everything was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE, KID UNFRIENDLY STAFF. UNSAFE FOR PETS AND CHILDREN
All pillows accounted for
All blankets sheets towels accounted for and condition room was exited from
All working order, nothing destroyed,
All appliances working order
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay there again. Nice place and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Abby

Was a decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in, friendly service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area . Close to the dells . Baraboo is a nice friendly town . Everything went very well . Really nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Adequate motel with the usual ammenities. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharnel

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was very convenient for our trip to Devil Lake. The property itself was very clean, and the beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and reasonable rates.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Would stay here again. Just needed somewhere to sleep and shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to state parks we visited. Clean, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean comfortable safe, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect distance from all the fun things in the area. The service was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yury

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

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

solid experience

Its a good Inn . Nice and quiet . Close to everything in the area . Clean . Easy to get in and out of . Simply nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner is great. Staff are friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Nice stay

Simple easy clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area of city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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