At Best Western Thunderbird Motel, kickstart your day with a free breakfast buffet and energize at the 24-hour gym. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or grab lunch at El Tapatio, serving delicious Mexican cuisine. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Tennessee Tech University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Cane Creek Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Cummins Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 22.6 km
Getting around
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 7 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 10 min walk
McDonald's
Five Guys - 12 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 8 min walk
About this property
Best Western Thunderbird Motel
Enjoy your visit to Cookeville with a stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at El Tapatio, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A 24-hour fitness center and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and refrigerators. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 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
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Facilities
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Sofa bed
Pillowtop mattress
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi (surcharge)
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
El Tapatio - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0.01 per night (rates may vary)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Western Thunderbird Motel and nearby?
Best Western Thunderbird Motel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, El Tapatio offers Mexican cuisine.
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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Bed
Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Location
Bathroom
Food
Value
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with many options and attentive service. (50 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near multiple dining options and has a restaurant on site. (10 reviews)
The pool was a highlight, described as awesome, nice, refreshing, great, and a hit with kids. (13 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Nice place
Great place to stay
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Best stay ever!
MARY
MARY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and doggy friendly😊will definitely stay again!
Amber
Amber, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Great stay the BW way
Nice big room,great fitness room and good fresh breakfast. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Recommend
Rooms are clean, has a pool and the Continental breakfast is good with make your own waffles and assorted other options. Easy to get to and lots of stuff close by
Amanda
Amanda, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Great Stay
Older motel well kept, breakfast as good or better than more expensive 3 star hotels. Good Mexican restaurant attached. I would stay again. I never felt unsafe.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Clean place to stay
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Staff was very friendly on check in. Room was very spacious for 3 people. Pool was nice.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Friendly staff, good breakfast, quiet and clean.
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Hot breakfast, pet friendly, quiet, clean.
Anastasia
Anastasia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Among the cleanest hotels in the area
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Clean and comfortable room. Good but not great breakfast. Good value for price.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
It was a good stay.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
A clean place for a good price!
Destini
Destini, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2025
Security Issue
3 of 4 screws were missing out of the door security lock, had use a coat hanger to secure it.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Extremely clean, great value
The room was impressively clean, beds very comfortable. Easy access from the highway and easy access to restaurants, gas station, Walmart, and such. Staff very friendly and professional. Good breakfast. Quiet and I felt very safe as a mom traveling with kids. I felt it was a good value and would definitely stay here again.
Antigone
Antigone, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Comfortable bed, great price
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Good. Good breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Needed early check-in, super kind staff helped me out and made arrangements for me! Highly recommend, room was clean, super quiet and simple. I love staying here!
ruby
ruby, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
Nice to have adjoining rooms. Quiet and convenient location. Lots of parking.
Lai
Lai, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
The Staff was very friendly and helpful enjoyed my stay
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Nice and clean place to stay. I’ve stayed here before and was pleased then as well.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
We have stayed here multiple times. Always clean and quiet.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
Few kinks but nice stay overall
Overall things were pretty good. Room fairly good size especially for price. It was nice and clean but didn't have full-size frig as in advertisement. Never could connect to " included high speed internet".
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
This property could really use some updating, but other than that, it was a pretty decent stay. The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Basic breakfast with eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, etc.