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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
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maple Bay Marina - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles

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, newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • 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 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.
  • 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
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
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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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. 202 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 580 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 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

It had a marvelous shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Basic but clean and quiet. Good value for money. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Hard working, valuable and very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Room was clean. Road noise not too bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

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

Clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

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

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

Hot water inconsistent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

I was very unhappy that we had too put down a $200.00 damage deposit not called for in that area. Very unsatisfied Will not stay there again or recommend that Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

We stayed one night. No issues. Checking in was quick. Bed comfortable, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, blow dryer all in working order, tub and towels were clean. Premises safe and quiet all night. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Excellent for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

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

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 place to stay simple no frills clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

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

2/10

In a bad part of town with druggies stay there, buying, selling and using.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

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

8/10

Better place to stay.affordable,spacious and convenient place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Good value. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024