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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with business centre and 24-hour front desk

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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

  • Restaurant
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

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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 LocationBC Forest Discovery Centre3 min drive
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)67 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June
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About the area

Duncan

At Thunderbird Motor Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The diner, York St. Diner, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Duncan motel include Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Duncan Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 14 min walk
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 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

Motel in Duncan with business centre and 24-hour front desk
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 centre.

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 a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

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

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

As of 6 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 9 June 2024 start from AU$176.77, 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 Motor Inn?

Yep, Thunderbird Motor Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Thunderbird Motor Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thunderbird Motor Inn.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, Thunderbird Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 456 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

Freddy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient area, friendly staff. Some things in disrepair. Leak in the bathroom roof.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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