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Thunderbird Lodge vs Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG

Both are in Mitchell (SD), 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel★★Mitchell

Thunderbird Lodge

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
4.6
Score by category
5 of 12
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Hotel★★★Mitchell

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG

Guest rating
9.9 Exceptional
Location score
3.9
Score by category
4 of 12
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The short answer

Pick Thunderbird Lodge

It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 740 m apart.

Choose Thunderbird Lodge if you want

  • to walk to the sights

Choose Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is Thunderbird Lodge better than Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG?

  1. 1730 m closer to the area centre−730 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (145 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×24
  3. 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

Why is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG better than Thunderbird Lodge?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.5)+1.4
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
  4. 4Has a gym

All compared facts

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

Thunderbird LodgeHoliday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG
Score by category
Guest rating 8.5 9.9 +1.4
Location 4.6 +0.7 3.9
Facilities 5.0 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 5.5 –
Beach access 0.0 –
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 8.8 +0.3
Guest rating 8.5 9.9 +1.4
Number of reviews 145 +139 6
Location
Location score 4.6 +0.7 3.9
Distance to Mitchell centre 1.8 km −730 m 2.5 km
To the airport 104 km 103 km
Restaurants within 500 m 11 14 +3
Sights within 1 km 1 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★ ★★★ +0.5★
Rooms 48 82
Listed amenities 13 +4 9
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until – 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Free breakfast ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Swimming pool – ✓
Gym – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      740 m apart

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      Thunderbird Lodge or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG: common questions

      Which is better, Thunderbird Lodge or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG?

      Thunderbird Lodge leads in 5 of 12 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Mitchell centre. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, restaurants within 500 m.

      Which is cheaper, Thunderbird Lodge or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG?

      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 2.5 km for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG.

      How far apart are Thunderbird Lodge and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mitchell By IHG?

      The two hotels are 740 m apart in a straight line.

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      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