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title: "Thunderbird Motel, Elko (NV): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Thunderbird Motel in Elko (NV): rated 8.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thunderbird-motel-elko-nv/
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★
# Thunderbird Motel

Elko, Elko (NV), United States

8.6 ·  Very good 24 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 20 in Elko (NV) ·  3.9/5 on Google, 296 reviews ·  5.0 Location score
## About Thunderbird Motel

Thunderbird Motel is a motel in Elko, Elko (NV), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 24 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Elko (NV). The nearest airport, Elko Regional Airport (EKO), is 2.4 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

345 Idaho Street [thunderbirdmotels.com](http://www.thunderbirdmotels.com/index.php?page=contact)

## How Thunderbird Motel scores

Better rated than 80% of hotels in Elko (NV)

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Public transport **1.3**

Elko (NV) average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

296 Google reviews

-   5★43%
-   4★35%
-   3★10%
-   2★6%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **59**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **36**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Amtrak Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Elko Regional Airport (EKO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Elko (NV)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cowboy Poetry Gathering250 m
-   Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum330 m
-   Northeastern Nevada Museum1.5 km
-   Ruby Valley Pony Express Station1.5 km

### Compare

## Compare Thunderbird Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Thunderbird Motel

### How do guests rate Thunderbird Motel?

Thunderbird Motel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 24 reviews, which is better than 80% of rated hotels in Elko (NV).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Thunderbird Motel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Yes, Thunderbird Motel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Thunderbird Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Elko Regional Airport (EKO), is 2.4 km away in a straight line.

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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