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Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a microwave, and a mirror.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door and a window. There is a parking lot with a car parked in front.
A small bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a microwave.
A reception desk with a clock, a framed map, and a 'Nice' sign on the wall.
A motel with numbered rooms, a parking lot, and a covered walkway.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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203 I 35 Hwy NW, Hillsboro, TX, 76645
  • Place, Hill Junior College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cameron Park Zoo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a small desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a microwave, a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Hillsboro

At Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro you'll be in the region of Cameron Park Zoo. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Hillsboro motel include Hill Regional Hospital and within 30 minutes you'll find Texas Heritage Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Hill Junior College - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Texas Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Whitney State Park - 27 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 37 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 37 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro

Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Hillsboro motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 43-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Hillsboro 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?

Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$86, 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 Hillsboro?

Yep, Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?

No, Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 84 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Best stay for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old rundown motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adam

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

EARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its an older motel, but I just needed a place to sleep and it was just fine. Happy with the rates, nice big TV, small fridge is nice to keep my travel drinks and snacks cold overnight, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an older place, not many electrical outlets but still good value for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price and convenience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Next to freeway conveniece. Good beds. Short ride into downdown Hillboro. Helpful freindly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place to sleep

It fit the bill for a place to sleep, but it is definitely not fancy by any means. It was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Omar

Bed was kinda hard for me. Wanted to get a receipt in the morning but had to wait for someone to open the office (8:30am?)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleep

Room served its purpose a place to shower and sleep. Very minimal in room, could use thicker blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ice was hard to come by. Manager on duty was VERY kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Colby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel sucked. I couldn’t get any sleep. Person above me would NOT stop blaring music or stop dropping crap on the floor even after being asked to stop. Bed was like sleeping in a CINDER BLOCK. Bathroom you couldn’t even close the door sitting on the toilet. Outlets were broke and a massive crack in the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dexter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

The hotel is in need of major repairs. Old and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but

Just wish they would know the laws about service dogs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gidgit

Disliked: Room comfort

Hard beds make it hard to sleep

The beds were like hard slabs of stone. The floor was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place looked pretty shady when we arrived, but I figured being right next to the highway it would be okay. Woke up the next morning to head to our destination and had three cop cars parked out front while they were dragging a person out and entering the room with gloves on. Probably the worst stay ever including the shower not working and the bathroom being tiny and almost impossible to move around in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy

It’s somewhat so-so..

It’s not great. A wet towel was on the bathroom floor at our arrival day. No bath mat too. Asked for the replacement and got just one extra towel and not many towels to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Room comfort

Not happy

Things were ok with the exception of comfort and rest. The bed was as hard as a rock, we were unable to get comfortabld. The curtains were not large or wide enough to block out the light , so you were more or less trying to sleep in the daytime. Other than that it was ok. Would not reccomend to people with back or hip issues, or anyone who cant sleep with lights on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here.

Absolutely disgusting room. Every sheet was stained, comforter had what was clearly body fluids on it. Sheets were also ancient and had t been washed in God know when. Cigarette smell was baked into the walls, combined with a musty smell that reeked of untreated water damage and mold. Spent all of 3 minutes in that room before returning the key. Staff did not speak, just mimed what they needed signed and where the room was, so getting a refund was out of the question. I understand that it's a low budget motel, but your money is better spent atMotel 6 and any of the "Inns".
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is filthy. I saw online checked in with a service dog. I stayed 3 nights and they refused to clean my room or even change the sheets. I went to the office after being gone all day on Sunday and asked why my room hadn't been cleaned again for the 3rd day and the owner started yelling at me I don’t clean room with dog. I explained I showed his wife service dog documentation when i checked in. He still refused later that evening his wife stopped by with sheets to change the bed i showed her the animals bed it stayed and that the dog had caused no problems. She apologized but i said forget changing the sheets I was checking out the next day. The hotel is infested with crickets crawling all over the place and dead one's on the floor they wouldn't even sweep the floor when i was gone. They told me when i checked in the dog wasn't a problem but it wasn't allowed to be left alone in the room alone and my dog never was but still never cleaned the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
El cuarto que me asignaron estaban en remodelacion.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mario

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Frequentato da brutta gente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriel Emilio Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Administración muy rústica, que ha venido siendo remendada.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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