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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Bishop with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bishop

Thunderbird Motel puts you in the heart of Bishop, within steps of Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a front desk safe. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bishop motel include Bishop City Park and Monument Bank.
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monument Bank - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Bishop with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Thunderbird Motel, you'll find coffee/tea in 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 a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Motel?

Thunderbird Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$152.51, including 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.

Is parking available at Thunderbird Motel?

Yep, Thunderbird Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Motel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 436 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sasikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel is very run down. Parking lot is full of stuff stacked everywhere. Old & out dated furniture, beds, bathroom & sink areas. A/C is so loud, it sounds like a diesel motor on high idle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a bad stay overall. The room was in very poor condition — the cable box was hanging from the TV, there were stains on the towels, ants crawling everywhere, and crusted candy stuck to the comforter. The outside of the property was also in very bad shape. I definitely would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with pets
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty Blue room

Room wasn’t clean, one towel had a big stain on it, the bathroom didn’t smell clean, had that funky smell. TV was bluish just like the room. For 112 a night, Thunderbird Motel can do better than that..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Tv didn’t work and the parking was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Liked: Amenities
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay
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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

KARIME

Travelled 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