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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$83
$72 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

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5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Place, Cowichan Aquatic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Hockey Stick
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
(28 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 the neighborhood

Duncan

When you a stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn in Duncan, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. .This golf motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cowichan Valley Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quesada Burritos & Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Motel in Duncan with a coffee shop and a restaurant
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at York Street Diner or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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. 247 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 772 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kular

Business traveler
Nice staff,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit of homelessness in the area. the parking lot well lit in my car was fine. Did not feel unsafe walking past the unhoused.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is very old but everthing is working well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Big garbage cans full and an old broken fridge by the stairs. Broken glass in the parking lot. Had a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Homelessness area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building needs some maintenance
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay in budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean room, good location. Noisy in morning.

The room was okay. Location is good with several restaurants in walking distance. The negative is that the owner (I think) stood outside our door in the morning talking to another guest for a long time. It was loud and we could hear every word. I had to open the door and tell them to go talk somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Old, not well cared for, terrible area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mahima

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms itself were decent but the overall area of the motel and environment wasn’t the best. Not all rooms had the same amenities which sucks. The staff very average and gave bland replies to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Meh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What really made my dtay exceed my expectations was Norma the cleaner. She went far above and beyond her duties to ensure everything was perfect. I had to change rooms on a stat when office opened a little later and Norma just swooped in like bat woman and saved the day.. special thanks to Norma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

songping

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many flies, spiders, couch looks dirty too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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