Thunderbird Lodge vs Siesta Motel
Both are in Mitchell (SD), 2.2 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
- 6 of 12
Guesthouse★★Mitchell
Siesta Motel
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 12
The short answer
Pick Thunderbird Lodge
It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Thunderbird Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Siesta Motel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Thunderbird Lodge better than Siesta Motel?
- 1More guest reviews (145 vs 1), so the rating is more reliable×145
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 29)+11
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
Why is Siesta Motel better than Thunderbird Lodge?
- 1910 m closer to the beach (3.8 km vs 4.7 km)−910 m
- 2360 m closer to the area centre−360 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Thunderbird Lodge vs Siesta Motel: which hotel is better? | Thunderbird Lodge | Siesta Motel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | – |
| Location | 4.6 +1.5 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 10.0 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 145 +144 | 1 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 94 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 +1.5 | 3.1 |
| Distance to Mitchell centre | 1.8 km | 1.4 km −360 m |
| To the airport | 104 km −2.1 km | 106 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +4 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 24 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +8 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −2h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.2 km apart
Thunderbird Lodge or Siesta Motel: common questions
Which is better, Thunderbird Lodge or Siesta Motel?
Thunderbird Lodge leads in 6 of 12 categories, including number of reviews, location score, to the airport. Siesta Motel is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, distance to Mitchell centre.
Which is cheaper, Thunderbird Lodge or Siesta Motel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Siesta Motel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Thunderbird Lodge.
How far apart are Thunderbird Lodge and Siesta Motel?
The two hotels are 2.2 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