Thunderbird Lodge vs Motel 6
Both are in Mitchell (SD), 2.6 km 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
- 2 of 2
The short answer
Pick Thunderbird Lodge
It comes out ahead on 2 of 2 compared facts. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Thunderbird Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Thunderbird Lodge better than Motel 6?
- 1450 m closer to the area centre−450 m
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
Why is Motel 6 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 Motel 6: which hotel is better? | Thunderbird Lodge | Motel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | – |
| Number of reviews | 145 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | – |
| Distance to Mitchell centre | 1.8 km −450 m | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 104 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 48 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| 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
2.6 km apart
Thunderbird Lodge or Motel 6: common questions
Which is better, Thunderbird Lodge or Motel 6?
Thunderbird Lodge leads in 2 of 2 categories, including distance to Mitchell centre, star rating.
Which is cheaper, Thunderbird Lodge or Motel 6?
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.
How far apart are Thunderbird Lodge and Motel 6?
The two hotels are 2.6 km 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