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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Dining
Exterior
Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior
Thunderbird Motor Inn blends comfort with convenience in every detail. Travelers start their day with breakfast at York St. Diner, connect using in-room WiFi, and benefit from staff members who ensure everything runs smoothly throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is P4,131
P4,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room options

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

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

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Duncan, Thunderbird Motor Inn is next to a golf course. 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 Inwood Creek Park. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Teafarm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Motel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Thunderbird Motor Inn. Be sure to enjoy a meal at York Street Diner, the on-site family restaurant. 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 a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top 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. Guest 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

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includes taxes & fees
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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
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Thunderbird Motor Inn allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on Oct 1, 2025 start from P 4,131.37, 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. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn located?

Situated in Duncan, this golf 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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Reviews

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 737 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost this is a great hotel and was clean with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers free wi-fi, and laundry costs are very reasonable to use the washer & dryer, as is the cost to buy the detergent at the front desk. The staff is extremely friendly & helpful. I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay in budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kular

Nice staff,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

M Mafizur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dailene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property but very clean and kept up. Bed was comfortable and the bedding and towels good quality. Microwave and heating/cooling unit in the room worked well. Easy walk to food and coffee. Good price. Would definitely stay there again.
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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Cong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

10/10 Excellent

myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicky Rose

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Adam

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

8/10 Good

Antonio

Clean and easy access to Main Street & highway Overall, fairly average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

4/10 Poor

Lakesh

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

6/10 Okay

kyle

Locatoin is good, but area has lots of homeless people in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Freddy

I stay there often. It is a convenient stop half way up island
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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