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Thunderbird Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a red door, and a sign advertising the best place to stay in Duncan.
A set of outdoor stairs with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a covered area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the street, and hanging red pendant lights.
A hotel lobby with two armchairs, a small round table, a reception desk, and a window with a view of the street.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is $84
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Duncan motel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Thunderbird Motor Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the motel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A business center is on site.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Duncan motel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Thunderbird Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

York Street Diner - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 center

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 elevator
  • 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 available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 of 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

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Up to 60 lbs per pet

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 940 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Great room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms only had clean sheets and towels the rest of the place was a mess and damaged. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Updated photos would be great, but otherwise it was a warm comfy bed in a well-air-conditioned room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable bed. Bathroom outdated but clean. Air conditioner worked great and kept the room cool while it was +30c outside. As mentioned in other reviews, visible homelessness in the area however they didn’t loiter about the hotel property and didn’t cause us any problem. It’s a good place to stay for the night if you’re passing through and need something economical.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad place and needs yard work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good but Expedia showed bigger room with 3 bed, we only get 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do yourself a favour and book somewhere else. The sign on the street says it all. Trip Advisor Excellence award: 2014-2019. NOT 2026
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harjot

Good vibes good room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Padam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved 4 rooms for 11 people. 4 rooms are all clean and very good for this price! Ppl said there have bed buds we didnt experience this at all. Every thing is good and also friendly staff! The deposit for the rooms also return to my card on the same day we checked out!!! We will definitely come back to this Motor inn next time we in Victoria and Duncan !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a faded beauty. Seen better days and in a sketchy area. The manager / person who checked me in was really great and he tried hard, but if you have any phobias about sticky floors and handles… I would look elsewhere. Huge plus was that the shower had great pressure and didn’t seem to fluctuate in temperature much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sheena

It’s a cheap place to stay for a night. That’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ralf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, unfriendly staff, room needs a renovation. The area is very unpleasant too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has rooms with stop work orders due to asbestos. There's a shelter behind the motel, causing troubled people to be shooting up in the parking lot. I, as well as others I talked to were fooled by (likely) fake Expedia reviews. All the patrons had a nice little gathering at 2am in the parking lot due to a vehicle fire that spread to the building. Beware, this is a sketchy neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sulin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room wasn't actually clean, the pull out couch was nasty and when we went to complain to the staff about it they never actully ended up fixing the problem, even after we complained again the following day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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