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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bishop

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bishop City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop

City center stay.With a stay at this Bishop motel, you'll be steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paiute Palace Casino - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Bishop
As a guest of Thunderbird Motel, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Bishop motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Bishop motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Motel to the airport?

Thunderbird Motel is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on Jun 24, 2025 start from $99.0, 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.

Does Thunderbird Motel have an airport shuttle?

Thunderbird Motel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Thunderbird Motel offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Thunderbird Motel does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thunderbird Motel to downtown Bishop?

Thunderbird Motel is 0.3 mi away from Bishop.

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 406 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exactly like in the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was not as clean as it should have been. The bed spread was filthy, the sheets looked horrible. Good thing we were prepared with our own bedding. It was poorly cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tien-Phat

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna Makayla

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

Super quiet and perfect

Great, clean, quiet and a well stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

cédric

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

KARIME

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

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

All motels are good in bishop. Lowest price

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bishop fishing trip

The room was small and very dated. The TV was very dark and very hard to watch. The hair dryer was pulled out of the wall and was laying on the counter. The shower drain was clogged and the tub filled up while showering. Overall, the room was not maintained and it made the stay disappointing. This is the first time I’ve ever given a bad review but I feel it needed to be put out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nikhil

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Everything was great. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Pleasantly surprised by their prices and how quiet everything was overnight. AC, WiFi, Dish Network all worked with perfection and had no issues. The water pressure was excellent however, the water drained very slow in the shower I just didn’t feel like calling the front office for that. I would definitely recommend them and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It new update.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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