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Thunderbird Motel

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Thunderbird Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.

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  • Sleeps 4
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bishop, Thunderbird Motel is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bishop City Park and Bulpitt Park, while Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center and Laws Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Tri County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Bishop travel guide
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190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Snow-covered mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Bishop City Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop Dog Park
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Erick Schat’s Bakkery
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    12 min walk
  • Jack's Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Little Looney
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thunderbird Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Located in the heart of Bishop, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Bishop City Park. Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and Bishop Dog Park are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodations, in a good location. OK if you need a place on short notice after spending several days camping. Cleaning service not doing very well. Dust on top of light fixtures and other hard-to-see spots. Smudges on bathroom door. Baseboards are in bad shape. TV didn't work, until I figured out that the HDMI cable wasn't plugged into it. Overpriced, but it was a busy time. There's a really cool antique neon sign out front; too bad it wasn't lit up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was quiet and close enough to walk to shops and restaurants. Beds were comfortable. The AC was set at 74 and you couldnt change the temperature. You dont pay for a motel for them to determine what temperature you are allowed to have it at. Pet friendly but there were ants in our room, and the smoke detector was chirping when we got there had to change the 9 volt battery myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice office staff, easy check in, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Clean, refurbished, easy check-in, all good. A hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean and quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was nice, the shower was hot and the shower head tall enough for me. I'm 6'2". I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo or family

Great safe place and the owner is a happy business man who cares about his property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was ok. An overwhelming scent of Fabulouso cleaner in the room. Unfortunately the floor behind the bathroom was really not clean at all. Beds were super comfortable, heater worked and it was dog friendly. Coffee shop was a few feet away, which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place for the price. the bed was very confortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Continent area centrally located in Downtown Bishop. Front desk staff were very polite and friendly. No one came to clean my room /-:
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, this was an unassuming but excellent stay. The beds were comfortable and they only charge $10 per night for pets. Thank you for a restful night of sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very small therefore the parking is a little cramped. But overall my stay was good, everything is clean and staff is friendly. Pet Friendly is a plus for me too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OLd motel with cool neon sign. Friendly and helpful owner. Old motel, but it looks like they are steadily improving it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Clean room recently updated. Larger bed than advertised. Only critique is a lack of a blackout curtain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Friendly front office staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Could use a more thorough cleaning. Laundry facilities close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the best remodeling. Bed was satisfactory. Staff wad pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gentlemen at front desk very nice . Give a room very quick . Large bed , bathroom are. good A/c
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice little motel in the process of being update

The gentleman at the check in was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and they are in the process of updating them. Our room had more electrical outlets and usb plugs than any other motel we stayed in! Only issue was noise from unit above us due to hard floors ...noise carries easily.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sailon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nicely updated room. The hotel staff was friendly and the location is very walkable to restaurants and shops. I only had a few qualms. The bed was very squeaky. The room only had a semi-transparent shade- a blackout curtain/shade would have been more effective. Check-in required me to fill in a form by hand- although much of that info could have been transferred by Travelocity. Lastly, I checked in at night and it was very cold but I couldn't turn on the heater. In the morning, I discovered the A/C was unplugged.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The thunderbird is a work in progress. Will be fabulous when completed. The location is priceless. Off the main road. The room is super clean and large. The covers are way too heavy for summer but perfect for winter. Bath soap be nice. The shades are total blackout / perfect, every hotel should have them. Within walking to everything. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay - would come again

After 5 days in the backcountry this was just what I needed. Comfy bed, (2 pillow options for softness). Had fridge and microwave which I didn't need or use but was nice to have for some folks. Soap in dispensers was great. No shampoos which was ok because I'd brought my own, but just need to know in advance. I had flown into Bishop airport so originally picked this motel for the free airport shuttle. I had a friend pick me up but needed a ride back to the airport which was supplied for me with no hassle and greatly appreciated. Since I didn't have a car it was also nice to have various food options within walking distance as the Main Street/ hwy 395 was just 1/2 block away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hokilani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was near highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026