At Thunderbird Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of River Street and Enmarket Arena. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Forsyth Park and Savannah River are within a short drive.
Savannah College of Art and Design - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Forsyth Park - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 23 min drive
Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 70 min drive
Savannah Amtrak Station - 9 min drive
Savannah Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Jack's Package Shop - 2 min drive
Jan's Package Shop - 5 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 19 min walk
Dunkin' - 16 min walk
About this property
Thunderbird Motel
At Thunderbird Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of River Street and Enmarket Arena. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Forsyth Park and Savannah River are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
56 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 20 per night is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Does Thunderbird Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave.
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Reviews
Reviews
2.8
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2.4
Cleanliness
2.4
Amenities
3.6
Staff & service
2.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 29, 2026
No ID needed for the check in, nor any credit card.
Room had no TV, no towels, no toilet paper, had not been cleaned for at least a month, dried blood on the underside of the toilet set! I called Hotels.com immediately & they were very helpful getting me into a new hotel. I did not feel safe for myself or my car in the Thunderbird lot.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2025
I never stayed here. They transferred me to their other motel, the Deluxe Inn. Sam who runs the place was excellent and very accommodating. I had a great sleep.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 13, 2026
room was old....and showed it...
TONY
TONY, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 8, 2026
Missing shower head. No towels or wash cloths entire stay. Had to request multiple times on different days and still no service provided. Bed have no covers. Just sheets. No TV. No Microwave which was supposed to be provided as part of my booking. You can hear everything and it’s like people out there doesn’t sleep at night nor have respect for their neighbors.
JaQurie
JaQurie, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2026
When I arrived at the Thunderbird Motel, they told me there were no available rooms despite the fact that I had already been charged for my reservation. I was then redirected to different motel down the road where I was told I would be given a room. I truly don't know how to describe how disgusting the room was. I messaged the Thunderbird in online with no reply and when I called no one answered. You'd be better off staying in a homeless shelter.
Tyler
Tyler, 5-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 10, 2025
The place was filthy! Ac didn’t work in one room so they moved me and then that room was so dirty, the toilet didn’t work so if I had to use the bathroom I had to go to another room to use it!! It was absolutely terrible
Benjamin
Benjamin, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 21, 2025
Door didn’t lock or shut properly. I told the front desk he said “no one will walk in”
Dirty room with dirty feminine hygiene products laying around. Dirty tampons. An open bottle of vagisil and a used bar of soap in shower. Shower was covered with duct tape. Bad smell. I left. I want a refund.
Lily
Lily, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2025
Bad
Kobe
Kobe, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 26, 2025
THIS IS NOT THE THUNDERBIRD INN. This is a listing for the Thunderbird MOTEL, a much worse place. We arrived on the day of our reservation and they’d booked our room to someone else. So they sent us across the street to another property they own, the Deluxe Inn. Everyone was rude, the property felt unsafe, people were screaming in the doorway of a room, cars were jacked up in the parking lots. Inside the room was gross, the lights didn’t work, the light switches didn’t have covers over them, the sheets had holes burned into them, the table under the TV was cracked in half, and the fire alarm was not on the wall but in a drawer. 0/10, just don’t do it. We left immediately.
Charles
Charles, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 15, 2025
now i no what its like to be in a third world country. Disgusting, in disrepair, the covers had holes on them, mildew everywhere, filth on the television. I ended up using my own sheet and pillows. Also, had to wear sandals in the shower.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2026
I was slightly hesitant to say anything but I'm going to make just as much noise as all the riff raff that was located at this freakin mess of a motel did to me all weekend. For some reason, I thought this was the place I stayed at years ago because I looked at the property pictures. Upon pulling up I realized how big of a mistake I made picking this place. The room was still dirty when I walked in, the floor had crumbs and spill stains all over, the wall looked like kids were putting there dirty feet all over and the bathroom toilet was full of ashes and dirt. I told the front desk guy and he told 'housekeeping' to go back and clean. Little did anyone notice that I did some recon work and that supposed 'housekeeper' opened the door, holding a roll of paper towels and not even 3 seconds later comes out and shuts the door. When I walked in, it was obvious he did absolutely nothing. After I ended up cleaning to a bearable level, it wouldn't have been as bad if guys selling drugs weren't planting themselves in front of my room door all night..talking and laughing. Then when not 1 but 4 roaches made their presence known on day 1.5 that is when I made the decision to come home. I've stayed at trashier places that didn't have roaches or drug dealers in front like this place. I'm sorry for some of those folks who seem to be living there but something has to change. This place is unacceptable! I need a partial refund especially since I left a day early.
Rhonda
Rhonda, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 6, 2025
Shocking. The place is advertising under a wrong name (Thunderbird Inn is a different location in town, this place is Thunderbird Motel). The photos don't match the rooms given and the descriptions of the rooms don't match either.
On checking in I was given a key to a room with someone else staying. Tried again, got given a key to a room which was far from what was booked. Showed my booking description to the desk attendant, and he sent me to a room which hadn't been cleaned at all. Fourth attempt got another room which was still disgusting, light fittings coming off the wll, unclean bedding, curtains with holes burnt into them and taped together to keep closed. It's a drug den and I felt very unsafe. Informed the staff, who refuse to provide a refund for their false advertising.