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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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Dining
A sign for 'Thunderbird Motor Inn' with a wooden railing and a view of the sky.
Reception
A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

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5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Place, Cowichan Aquatic Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duncan Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a small card on the nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Duncan motel you'll find Ganges Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowichan Valley Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chances Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Original Joe's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

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 vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Duncan motel.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 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 request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • York Street Diner

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

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 lift
  • 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
  • Phone
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with pets must contact this property in advance to ensure the availability of a pet-friendly room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Weight limit: 60 lb per pet
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motor Duncan
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Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
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Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
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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 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 30 July 2026 start from AU$147, 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.

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

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

Is there a golf course on site at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

There is a golf course next to Thunderbird Motor Inn.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 866 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

CHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place. Not the best, but it was good to spend the night there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harjot

Good vibes good room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great although not good area due to homelessness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sheena

It’s a cheap place to stay for a night. That’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Met the needs of what I was requiring
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abe

Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost this is a great hotel and was clean with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sulin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jolene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All kinds of things gross in the room, and the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

ROSS

Disliked: Amenities
Hot water took forever in the shower, but was eventually hot enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay in budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, run down and homeless encampment in the parking lot . Bathroom sink plugged with beard hair that every time you ran the water hair would come out of the sink . Broken windows . Not a clean safe place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Eugen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a simple motel with no airs or graces. But as clean as a whistle, with lovely mattresses and bedding. Excellent bathroom water pressure and hot hot showers too. PLUS, it's the best value you'll find in the whole of B.C. !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel but very clean. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Nice place. Nice room. Kind, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, everything as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend staying there. Our room smelled so strongly of cigarettes and the bathroom stunk of mold which you could clearly see all around the tub/shower too. The outside of the motel had a room with caution tape taping it off. Police were rolling in to check on people who were obviously living there. I did not feel safe and as soon as we woke up we left immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No pool
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place to stay for our overnight. Nice bed, great pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was quite run down on the exterior. The interior seemed clean, unusual handprint on the wall & no hot water. My brother's family also had a room that somehow smelled mike smoke from a room below them. No staff to help with the situation amd they had an 18 month old. Many homeless around and in/out parking lot. Didnt feel super safe to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026