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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

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, 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

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 area

Duncan

With a stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn in Duncan, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. .This 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 - 0.4 km
  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Neko Ramen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Motel in Duncan with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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 daily.

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 a 24-hour front desk. 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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • No lift
  • 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
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 at the property
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 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

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

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
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. 229 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 718 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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Saphire

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gower

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
The place is a bit sketchy, the rooms looked better in the photos, but in general is just ok, the rooms are big, the beds not that comfortable, the mini fridge and coffee machine are good, we stay only one night, if you stay for more day I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Areena was wonderful, made our stay great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Avelino

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rutu Sadaykumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we stayed, our room had a door that was connected to another room. This was a bit scary. Safety wise I was really concerned about my belongings. Bathtub was accumulating water from the shower. Room walls were thin, I could hear people snoring from other room. Property is super old and Over all room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn, Sayward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Road noise not too bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bertha

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