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Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

2.0 star property
A comfortable motel retreat near Wisconsin's top attractions where travelers can relax after visiting Circus World Museum while staying connected to what matters

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The Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo provides a practical base near Devil's Lake State Park and Ho-Chunk Casino. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while free self-parking adds convenience. A vending machine satisfies those evening snack cravings.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 186
AED 211 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Baraboo, Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Devil's Lake State Park and Mirror Lake State Park, while Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah's Ark Waterpark are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park. Visit our Baraboo travel guide
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1013 8th St, Baraboo, WI, 53913

What's nearby

  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Circus World Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Al. Ringling Theatre
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Al. Ringling Mansion
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ochsner Zoo
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station
    21 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Draft City Taproom
    6 min drive
  • Balanced Rock Winery
    5 min drive
  • Log Cabin Family Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo

Motel near Circus World Museum
Located close to Devil's Lake State Park and Ho-Chunk Casino, Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn
Thunderbird Motor Baraboo
Thunderbird Motor Inn
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo Motel
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo Baraboo
Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo Motel Baraboo

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

As of 10 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo on 12 March 2026 start from AED 186, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo located?

Located in the heart of Baraboo, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Circus World Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Devil's Lake State Park and International Crane Foundation. Ho-Chunk Casino and Mirror Lake State Park are also within 9 mi (15 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 Motor Inn Baraboo Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 483 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay there again. Nice place and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was perfect for our night stay. Staff was friendly and it was very clean. Shower could use an update but we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

solid experience

Its a good Inn . Nice and quiet . Close to everything in the area . Clean . Easy to get in and out of . Simply nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Short vacay

The staff was very accommodating with us and our pets. Very gracious Will definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean comfortable safe, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for it's price. Very convenient for Devil's Lake visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice all around, recently painted and appears it has new flooring. Good experience, minimal noise. Only slept and showered for the 2 nights, beds are pretty average, pillows are actually pretty good! Water pressure is GREAT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Nice stay

Simple easy clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was not very friendly, although we did arrive quite late at night. Our room was tidy, but by no means clean and smelt strongly of cigarettes. The beds were fine and check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were here for a weekend of circus. Circus World Museum and the parade were great. This motel was in town and made it easy to do all the things we wanted to do and have a safe and comfortable place to come back to. Baraboo is a beautiful, peaceful little town. We may come back for the county fair in July!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Clean & simple

The stay was good . 4 days , the room is a nice size . Its clean . This stay was nice . I don't really need extras . I like clean and easy and that's what my stay was
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay.

Overall the experience was good. The room was comfortable and the area was quiet. The only upsetting part was there were too many flies that kept getting inside the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Nice simple stay

The location is great for me . I take 3 to 4 business trips to the area a year . I always stay here . The stay is simple and easy . Their is 2 breakfast restaurants very close by . Other restaurants for lunch and dinner close by . The hotel is clean . Parking is easy . The beds are fine . No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there over this weekend for a night. It was a place to lay our heads, we didn’t expect a ton more and this did the trick. The room did smell of smoke. And there were some flies in the room. However, it’s a motel with doors to the outside. We were as guilty as anyone for standing with the door open, here and there, no doubt letting flies in. So, fairly understandable that they would be there. Other than that, it was easy check in. The room was quite clean and seems fairly newly remodeled. We were there in a bad storm with tornado warnings. We did lose power, but staff was there to make sure we had flashlights and were ok and kept informed of the weather. Nice staff and clean rooms. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Adequate motel with the usual ammenities. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Was a decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area . Close to the dells . Baraboo is a nice friendly town . Everything went very well . Really nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel close to where we were playing. Room was clean and spacious. Very quiet also compared to some of the other we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in, friendly service.

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was decent for the price. Bed linen needs to be replaced or washed or changed more frequently if not used regularly. Took limen off of both beds in the room to complete 1 “clean” bed that I was comfortable to sleep on. Otherwise - decent and convenient for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Leaking toilet, red splatter stains on the wall, burn holes in the blankets. It was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room is outdated and bathroom was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024