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Thunderbird Motor Inn

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

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 233
SAR 268 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 14 min walk
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 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 center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and newspapers in the lobby
  • 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

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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • York St. Diner

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

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

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

Property is also known as

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Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 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. 197 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 553 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

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

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

Ryan

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a bad part of town with druggies stay there, buying, selling and using.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed two nights for a hockey tournament. While this motel needs a reno, it's clean. After a little adjusting and humour about the 70's we leaned in and had a great stay. There were no issues with pests/insects. The mattresses are zipper wrapped with protective casing, nothing getting in or out. I wish all hotels did this. The hot water takes a minute to get started and then is plentiful. Comfortable beds, warm, convenient and very reasonably priced. Sure I could complain through a privileged lens about this or that, but why bother? Make the best of what you have.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay simple no frills clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice gem in a rough area. It’s got all the basics you need for a quick stay in Duncan. Heat and hot water took a little longer than expected to kick in but they’re there. The little drip coffee makers are the best you can get in a motel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kurtis

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

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. I would stay there again.
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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room suited our purposes and we were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alana

Clean quiet friendly accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best Motels we had during our vacation on Vancouver Island! Very good and helpful staff! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was Perfect. Rooms are clean and beds are actually amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kerry gave excellent service. The cleaning staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Was fine for spending a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

YH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there late in the afternoon and the clerk was very efficient to process my booking. Had a good rest for the night before leaving early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic for off road stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average place for the night, never been to the island and didn’t realize how pricey motels would be.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people were great and helpful. The area is run down and a little noisy, but lots of eating establishments in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful and the bedding and linens were very clean. The bed was a bit hard on my back and that is the only reason why I didn’t give it a higher rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024