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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$81
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 768 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lakesh

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were stinky and there were flies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worthy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location. Their totem. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The front desk clerk wasn’t very friendly, we were early for check in and she told us our room wasn’t ready, while we were outside waiting the cleaning maid asked us what room we were in, I told her I didn’t know and that they said it wasn’t ready, she said don’t worry I will check to see and get it ready for you, she was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but property was clean and check-in was straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rao, Brampton

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, bathroom doors didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rezel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place to stay for our overnight. Nice bed, great pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mingma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Prudhvi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Other than tent city it was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gord

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thankful to find this well maintained budget hotel after last minute change of plans
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rainy, Calgary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly. Unfortunately, the bed was uncomfortable and left us with back sore. the location next to the main road made it quite noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mihai

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel but very clean. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Abid

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be renovated. It is after all a motel and not a hotel but still needs basic work to be done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

isaiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy was woken up by sirens multiple times. A lot of homeless on and around property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025