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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Dining
Reception
Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Duncan Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

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

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 motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Duncan motel include Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Spot - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Original Joe's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Motel in Duncan with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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.

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 (24 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 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

  • 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 Street Diner

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • 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
  • 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 at the property
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 any questions, 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
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.

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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 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$124.13, 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.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 709 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. We enjoy the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room that was booked was not booked correctly but the fellow at the check in counter found a room that matched what we booked. He did a great job to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t like just receiving one key! The young man who checked us in was very kind in pointing us to a very nice restaurant…it was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lincoln

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a dive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gower

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything for shopping and central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyoko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will get what you paid for. This is a motel by a highway - no upgrades, minimum furniture and bad lighting fixtures. There was a couch but you probably don’t want to sit on it - looked filthy. Bathroom was clean. Towels were clean. Bed mattress and duvet looked questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Thunderbird Motor Inn was great for what I wanted: a clean room with a comfortable bed and basic clean facilities. The shower was powerful, which was a good thing, but the bathroom fan could not keep up with the volume of steam. I found it best to leave the light/fan on, as there is no other ventilation to the bathroom, in order to combat the mildew smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
The place is a bit sketchy, the rooms looked better in the photos, but in general is just ok, the rooms are big, the beds not that comfortable, the mini fridge and coffee machine are good, we stay only one night, if you stay for more day I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Areena was wonderful, made our stay great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Avelino

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rutu Sadaykumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we stayed, our room had a door that was connected to another room. This was a bit scary. Safety wise I was really concerned about my belongings. Bathtub was accumulating water from the shower. Room walls were thin, I could hear people snoring from other room. Property is super old and Over all room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn, Sayward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Road noise not too bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is very conveniently located, and close to amenities. Ability to walk downtown within 15 minutes, MacDonalds is a short walk for morning coffee and breakfast. I would suggest a bike rack to lock up bikes, as I came to bike areas around the Cowichan Valley, and a secure bike lock up area would have been great, but I made due. Free wifi and parking is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avelino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard working, valuable and very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
It had a marvelous shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and quiet. Good value for money. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025