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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Duncan motel

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bathroom sink
Exterior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Popular LocationCowichan Aquatic Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus7 min walk
  • Popular LocationDuncan Visitor Centre8 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)67 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 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

  • 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

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Duncan

In Duncan .Within a 5-minute walk of this Duncan motel, you'll find Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Duncan Visitor Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Original Joe's - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Neko Ramen - 13 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 13 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Duncan motel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Thunderbird Motor Inn also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Thunderbird Motor Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Duncan motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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
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 more details, 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

  • No pets 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
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 and Mastercard. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn to the airport?

Thunderbird Motor Inn is 6.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on Jun 6, 2024 start from $102.59, 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 Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Motor Inn.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Chances Cowichan (16-min walk) and Chances Casino (17-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have a pool?

Thunderbird Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thunderbird Motor Inn to downtown Duncan?

Thunderbird Motor Inn is 4 mi away from North Cowichan.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 455 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed many times. For an older motel it's in great shape. The staff are amazing and it's close to everything for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is situated is a very unsafe neighborhood. Being two women we decided that were not comforable and moved
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Roxanne E

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
First room was dirty. We moved rooms after a plumbing issue
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Henriette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was awful, tub had huge crack, door did not close
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023