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Thunderbird Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers relax by the pool on sun loungers or enjoy a spa treatment at this Missoula retreat, with plenty of dining options just steps away from the property

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The Thunderbird Motel in central Missoula offers a golf course, spa tub, indoor/outdoor pools, and ten on-site restaurants. Enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby, plus practical amenities like laundry facilities, luggage storage, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a sofa, a bathtub, and a mirror.

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

  • City view
  • 362 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Heart of Missoula, a neighborhood in Missoula, Thunderbird Motel is in the entertainment district and on the riverwalk. Don't miss out on a visit to A Carousel for Missoula. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Missoula travel guide
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1009 East Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802

What's nearby

  • A brick pathway leading to a building with a clock tower, surrounded by green grass and trees.
    University of Montana
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with a stadium, buildings, and a river.
    Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A kayaker navigating through a river with rocky banks and other kayakers in the background.
    Caras Park
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wilma Theatre
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missoula County Courthouse
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Missoula Intl. Airport (MSO)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    6 min walk
  • Liquid Planet Grille
    17 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Press Box Restaurant Casino
    3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

  • Motel near University of Montana
  • Located close to A Carousel for Missoula, Thunderbird Motel provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 6 coffee shops/cafes and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Microwaves and irons/ironing boards
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 10 restaurants
  • 14 bars/lounges
  • 6 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM.

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10.00.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Located in Heart of Missoula, this golf motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Montana and A Carousel for Missoula. Smokejumpers Center and Montana Snowbowl Ski Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying their such friendly workers always recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff makes the stay the best. Jimmy is an amazing front desk person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Facility on last legs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Room as described
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Great rates. Long-term stay available. Amazing staff. Pet friendly. All around amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr. Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent for the price

Friendly environment. My room had a leak on the floor under the sink. Close to where I needed to be but a little dated in the overall decor. Good enough for me but would probably not bring my wife and kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay very courteous nice staff I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
basic services for reasonable price great activity within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky place that really doed make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They wherw very good and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cole

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not ever come here it’s not worth it I promise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff but need to vacuum!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convienent and clean motel

We stopped here on on our way from Washington to Minnesota. We were upgraded to a hot tub. :) The staff were very friendly and the motel met our needs for a restful nights sleep. It's a dated motel but well kept.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've spoken to Jim several times over the phone and finally met him for the first time face to face today. Jim is a really nice guy and funny. Definitely would recommend anyone to come here!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are traveling and running late don’t book this hotel. If you are after midnight they won’t check you in and they will take your money. The common area was dirty and dated too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting

This place is stinky and filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget-friendly option, which turned out to be surprisingly good. The room (we had king bed room) was unusually big! Usually you barely can fit between beds, but in this room you could dance. The bed was enormous. There was a table for eating which again was surprisingly convenient and easy to seat at. The room was clean, the staff friendly and there is Albertson next door and a river trail within a walking distance. It is not flashy, but for the price you get a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby needs an update. It looks as if it’s stuck in the 70’s. The parking was terrible and limited. There were questionable people hanging around outside. The whole property could really use an update. We didn’t even stay and went to a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Toilet drained slow, shower dirty. Carpets dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy dirty

Words cannot express how filthy dirty this hotel is! Absolutely horrid!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the shower a old moldy coffee filter left in the coffee pot and the floor was filthy. I asked for a towel and he had a disgusting little dog in his hands when he gave me the towel. Never again. I would rather sleep in my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021