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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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Dining
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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$82
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Place, Cowichan Aquatic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Duncan Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Duncan motel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Thunderbird Motor Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Duncan motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the motel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A business center is on site.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Duncan motel also offers a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Thunderbird Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

York Street Diner - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • York Street Diner

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests traveling with pets must contact this property in advance to ensure the availability of a pet-friendly room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 60 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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: CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 730 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the main highway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viridiana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurbir Singh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Okay for 1 night

We occupied the last available room. Neighbourhood not the best but okay for 1 night. Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Corissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveler
Other than the noise at night, relatively comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Provided essentials ie. bed, shower, toilet. Area in which the motel is located is a bit rough. Unfortunately addicts hangin out on the block so id be pretty vigilant when walkin out at night. Tons of food options close by though. No functioning diner on site even though the sign outside still says it does lol. But if you’re just lookin for a bed for the night it suffices without feeling super grungy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the shabby exterior I expected an awful room but it was clean and did not smell. Very old furnishings. Lack of power outlets. Receptionist made me wait well over 5 minutes while on the phone with a colleague.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaij

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for a ball tournament and was unable to use the laundry facilities due to it being closed at 9. Area was super sketchy and I couldn’t find an ice machine. The beds were super uncomfortable and squeaked every time you moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ludmilla

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok room, clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Saphire

Traveled with family
The property is in a central area close to restaurants, didn’t see any bugs, but the staff seems a bit stretched.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Damy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. We enjoy the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room that was booked was not booked correctly but the fellow at the check in counter found a room that matched what we booked. He did a great job to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t like just receiving one key! The young man who checked us in was very kind in pointing us to a very nice restaurant…it was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lincoln

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a dive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gower

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything for shopping and central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyoko

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will get what you paid for. This is a motel by a highway - no upgrades, minimum furniture and bad lighting fixtures. There was a couch but you probably don’t want to sit on it - looked filthy. Bathroom was clean. Towels were clean. Bed mattress and duvet looked questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Thunderbird Motor Inn was great for what I wanted: a clean room with a comfortable bed and basic clean facilities. The shower was powerful, which was a good thing, but the bathroom fan could not keep up with the volume of steam. I found it best to leave the light/fan on, as there is no other ventilation to the bathroom, in order to combat the mildew smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025