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title: "Motel 6 Mitchell, SD vs Thunderbird Lodge | StayVersus"
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# Motel 6 Mitchell, SD vs Thunderbird Lodge

Both are in Mitchell (SD), 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Mitchell
## [Motel 6 Mitchell, SD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motel-6-mitchell-sd-mitchell-sd/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1866455/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★ · Mitchell
## [Thunderbird Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thunderbird-lodge-mitchell-sd/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2226156/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Thunderbird Lodge

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Motel 6 Mitchell, SD if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Thunderbird Lodge if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Motel 6 Mitchell, SD better than Thunderbird Lodge?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Thunderbird Lodge better than Motel 6 Mitchell, SD?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.1) (+1.4)
2.  470 m closer to the area centre (−470 m)
3.  More guest reviews (145 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
4.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 0) (+40)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Motel 6 Mitchell, SD | Thunderbird Lodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.5  (+1.4) |
| Location | 1.7 | 4.6  (+2.9) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.5  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.5  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 145  (+133) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 4.6  (+2.9) |
| Distance to Mitchell centre | 2.3 km | 1.8 km  (−470 m) |
| To the airport | 106 km | 104 km  (−2.6 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 11  (+11) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 89 | 48 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 13  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

2.6 km apart

## Motel 6 Mitchell, SD or Thunderbird Lodge: common questions

### Which is better, Motel 6 Mitchell, SD or Thunderbird Lodge?

Thunderbird Lodge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Motel 6 Mitchell, SD or Thunderbird Lodge?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Thunderbird Lodge is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Motel 6 Mitchell, SD.

### How far apart are Motel 6 Mitchell, SD and Thunderbird Lodge?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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