When you stay at Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK in Norman, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Sooner Mall and University of Oklahoma. .This motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lloyd Noble Center and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Lloyd Noble Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Norman Station - 7 min drive
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Panera Bread - 3 min drive
Olive Garden - 3 min drive
Whataburger - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 3 min drive
About this property
Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK
Motel with free parking, near University of Oklahoma
Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Norman motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Thunderbird Lodge, Norman, OK Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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I stay here often when visiting OKC and overall every stay has been wonderful. It’s quiet, the bed is comfortable, the shower water hits just right. And most of all the lady Mel is such an amazing person. She is very bubbly and blunt.
I've been staying here when i come to visit with old friends for a few days. All I need is a clean quiet room to sleep in; Thunderbird Lodge provides just that.
On the outside, it appears that it might be previously neglected property undergoing slow modest careful renovation. It's a solid two-star motel offering no breakfast nor functional swimming pool, but quiet, inexpensive, immaculately clean rooms, with extremely helpful and friendly front desk and housekeeping staff.
Perfect for my purpose.
There was construction just infront of my room. They started working very early and it was impossible for me to focus on my works. This was my worst hotel experience. I do not recommend to anybody.
Service was excellent. Only complaint we had was the size of bed and mattress, but again we have a California King at home. Will stay again but will upgrade to two beds or a king. Otherwise very satisfied.
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen
Travelled with group
24 Feb 2025
Pennies from Heaven.
Staff (Mel), was very personable and friendly. She called me to confirn my reservation letting me know what time I could check in till. And, she told me of all the places I may be interested in doing, as far as attractions and different types of restaurants we might want to eat at.
I recommend this little piece of heaven for those of you who pinch your pennies and want to save on the hotel room. We had more money to play with @ Riverwind Casino!!!!!! They even have a little casino named, Thunderbird. Go figure!!!!!
Spotless room with everything you need for an overnight stay. Who cares if the property is old? It has been exceptionally maintained and everything in the rooms work flawlessly. It’s obvious that the owners take great pride in their establishment. There is no reason to overpay at a corporate chain hotel when you can just stay at TL!
David
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Clayton
21 Feb 2025
2 thumbs up
Clayton
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darius
Travelled with family
2 Feb 2025
Thunderbird stay!
Older property going through renovations
Mela at the desk was terrific and well informed about the area and the property
She is a true Diamond!!!
Darius
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donn
25 Jan 2025
The person who handles check in was very thorough and very helpful. She listened to what I needed and made suggestions for where I might find things here in Norman. She was probably the best check in person I have come across in my travels. The room is clean, quiet and comfortable – I couldn’t ask for anything more.
The property is an older motel, but extremely clean. The gal that checked us in was a really pleasant. I appreciated her calling to see what time we expected to be there and doing some of the check-in early.