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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

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

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2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

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

Map
5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neko Ramen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬4 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. The on-site restaurant, York St. Diner, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, newspapers in the reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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 St. 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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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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 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 16 June 2025 start from AU$142.21, including 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?

Checkout 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 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 592 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gower

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Damy

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

8/10 Good

Ludmilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok room, clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Saphire

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

Shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent peeps and the rooms are super clean . Good place to stay and will most definitely be considered again in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

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

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and quiet. Good value for money. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avelino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard working, valuable and very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lincoln

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a dive
Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is very conveniently located, and close to amenities. Ability to walk downtown within 15 minutes, MacDonalds is a short walk for morning coffee and breakfast. I would suggest a bike rack to lock up bikes, as I came to bike areas around the Cowichan Valley, and a secure bike lock up area would have been great, but I made due. Free wifi and parking is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rutu Sadaykumar

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

2/10 Terrible

ren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found a bed bug on my bed and drugs in the nightstand. Thankfully i found the drugs before my 4 year old possibly could have!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water inconsistent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Affordable, very friendly staff, and clean accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Acceptable

All that we needed for a one night stay. Bed was comfortable. The room temperature was a bit challenging to regulate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area surrounding the hotel isn’t the most secure area but I had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better place to stay.affordable,spacious and convenient place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Good hotel. Clean and friendly staff. The area is a bit rough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Zeta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent…friendly, accommodating, hard working. Unfortunately the place is old and rundown and when you open the door, it smells strongly of cleaning solution. That’s good…because you know it’s been properly cleaned…but it wasn’t a pleasant smell and we had to air out for quite awhile before feeling comfortable. If you simply want a place to sleep for the night while driving through, it’s fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025