Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with business center and 24-hour front desk

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Thunderbird Motor Inn

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bathroom sink
Exterior

Overview of Thunderbird Motor Inn

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Duncan by travellers.
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Duncan.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Popular LocationCowichan Aquatic Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld's Largest Hockey Stick4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus7 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)67 min drive
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Duncan

Thunderbird Motor Inn is located in Duncan. Duncan Farmers Market and Mill Bay Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Raptors and BC Forest Discovery Centre. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Teafarm are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk
  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Original Joe's - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Neko Ramen - 13 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 13 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Thunderbird Motor Inn. Be sure to enjoy a meal at York St. Diner, the onsite diner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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 St. Diner

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on Mar 20, 2024 start from CA $130.0, 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 at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn located?

Situated in Duncan, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Duncan Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 446 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient area, friendly staff. Some things in disrepair. Leak in the bathroom roof.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed many times. For an older motel it's in great shape. The staff are amazing and it's close to everything for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is situated is a very unsafe neighborhood. Being two women we decided that were not comforable and moved
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Roxanne E

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
First room was dirty. We moved rooms after a plumbing issue
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Henriette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was awful, tub had huge crack, door did not close
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5