Thunderbird Lodge vs Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell
Both are in Mitchell (SD), 700 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
- 6 of 10
Hotel★★Mitchell
Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Score by category
- 1 of 10
The short answer
Pick Thunderbird Lodge
It comes out ahead on 6 of 10 compared facts. 700 m apart.
Choose Thunderbird Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is Thunderbird Lodge better than Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell?
- 1700 m closer to the area centre−700 m
- 2More guest reviews (145 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell better than Thunderbird Lodge?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Thunderbird Lodge vs Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell: which hotel is better? | Thunderbird Lodge | Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | – |
| Location | 4.6 | – |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.2 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 145 +111 | 34 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 +0.6 | 4.0 |
| Distance to Mitchell centre | 1.8 km −700 m | 2.5 km |
| To the airport | 104 km | 103 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 16 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
700 m apart
Thunderbird Lodge or Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell: common questions
Which is better, Thunderbird Lodge or Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell?
Thunderbird Lodge leads in 6 of 10 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell is stronger in restaurants within 500 m.
Which is cheaper, Thunderbird Lodge or Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell?
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 Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell.
How far apart are Thunderbird Lodge and Kelly Inn and Suites Mitchell?
The two hotels are 700 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