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Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside – Riverside, CA
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside – Riverside, CA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Located 5 minutes' drive from Riverside Convention Center, this historic hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV. Guests are greeted with 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out. All the accommodations at this Riverside, California hotel include a microwave and refrigerator. A coffee maker and hair dryer are also provided. Newspapers are provided daily for guest convenience. A private parking lot is available. The Riverside Art Museum and the UCR/California Museum of Photography are within a 15-minute walk of the Thunderbird Lodge. Riverside Municipal Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1000 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I booked this hotel expecting to experience something close to the 7/10 the booking website gave it; something akin to a Comfort Inn, or a Best Western. Although booking was easy and staff were super nice, the actual quality of the hotel left something to be desired. The "non smoking" room had stains and cigarette burns on the bedspread (I wouldnt even call them comfortors), the toilet was the size you would expect in a preschool classroom, someone else's used items were left in the mini fridge, etc. We only needed to stay one night, long enough to get a few hours of sleep before we got back on the road so it wasnt so terrible that we left, but I would not consider staying there again. The room was clean (smelled of cleaning supplies) , the AC was cold, and no bugs or anything like that, thus my 3 star rating. Definitely could have been worse, but also definitely didn't meet the expectations of a 7/10 rated hotel and not worth the price we paid for one night.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Mattress was out of a horror movie, it had yellow, black,red,brown etc. stains. A lot of hair debris on the sheets and bathroom. It had an odd smell. We had to relocate to a less filthy room, worse hotel experience I ever had.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was not what I paid for . The tv remote was not even the correct remote. Blood stains on shower curtain. Also the restroom door was broke and did not shut.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Went to the desk met the woman working who was fabulous. She suggested I go take a look at the room and then make a decision. So I did... Room was fantastic, clean and comfortable. I decided to stay- and I would return if in that area again. Tremendous value, comfortable- not a glamorous property but well maintained. I recommend

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Mice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Showers don’t work it’s white annoying

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was within a reasonable price. Staff was very accommodating.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was rude. There was poop on the toilet. There were holes on the bed. We took off the sheets. There were burn marks on the mattress. it smelt like cigarettes and water next to the toilet we ended up leaving after 7 minutes of torture and frankly I am pissed about the no refund even though I got a protection plan keep my money though it’s probably infested with bedbugs. I don’t want it back.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great place close to downtown

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer May 2026

    everything. na

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Bad

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It was a good stay no problem not best area ok

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Room was dirty and jetted tub as well

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean hotel

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Yeah roaches Yes

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very nice

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very good

Frequently asked questions about Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside

Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offer parking?
Yes, Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers free parking on-site.
Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside have a fitness center?
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside located, and how walkable is the area?
Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside is located at 2711 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507. With a Walk Score of 79, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Thunderbird Lodge in Riverside
  • University of California, Riverside 1.8 mi
  • 1960 United States Grand Prix 5.8 mi
  • 2015 San Bernardino shooting 8.4 mi

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