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Thunderbird Motor Inn, Duncan (and vicinity)
Duncan motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
- Free WiFi and free parking
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$138 CAD
Restrictions related to your trip
This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination before you book.
8.6.Fabulous.160 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Not everyone has a credit card and they don’t accept visa debit cards. I called before I…
Sep. 27, 2020
Pleasant check in.
Sep. 12, 2020
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wears personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Social distancing measures are in place
- 48 hours gap period enforced between guest stays
- Contactless check-in is available
- Protective clothing is available to guests
- Masks are available to guests
- Gloves are available to guests
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Guests rated location
Convenient28 positive mentions
Easy parking26 positive mentions
Dining options25 positive mentions
Quiet21 positive mentions
Safe19 positive mentions
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 32 guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
For families
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Free toiletries
What’s around
- Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk
- World's Largest Hockey Stick - 4 min walk
- Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
- Duncan Farmers Market - 14 min walk
- Cowichan Valley Museum - 14 min walk
- Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre - 15 min walk
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
- 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
- Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking
- Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
- Room, 1 King Bed
- Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
- Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
Location
- Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk
- World's Largest Hockey Stick - 4 min walk
- Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
What’s around
Landmarks
- Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk
- World's Largest Hockey Stick - 4 min walk
- Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
- Duncan Farmers Market - 14 min walk
- Cowichan Valley Museum - 14 min walk
- Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre - 15 min walk
- Chances Cowichan - 16 min walk
- Chances Casino - 17 min walk
- Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 17 min walk
- BC Forest Discovery Centre - 36 min walk
- The Raptors - 3.7 mi / 6 km
Getting around
- Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 29 min drive
- Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive
- Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive
- Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 126 min drive
- Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 156 min drive
- Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 174 min drive
At a glance
Size
- 32 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3 PM-1 AM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
- This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination before you book.
Special check-in instructions
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Food and water bowls available
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
At the motel
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
Working away
- Business center
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
Accessibility
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Raised toilet seat
- Grab bar - near toilet
Languages Spoken
- English
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Soundproofed rooms
- Premium bedding
Things to enjoy
- Balcony or patio
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- Flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
York St. Diner - This diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Small print
Also known as
- Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
- Thunderbird Motor North Cowichan
- Thunderbird Motor
- Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
- Thunderbird Motor Duncan
- Thunderbird Motor
- Thunderbird Motor Inn Motel
- Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
- Thunderbird Motor Inn Motel Duncan
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.This property accepts credit cards.
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, Thunderbird Motor Inn does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and gives staff personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Yes, there's free self parking.
- Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
- You can check in from 3 PM - 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
- Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, York St. Diner. Nearby restaurants include Phad Thai Restaurant (9-min walk), One More Sushi (9-min walk), and Romeo's Place (10-min walk).
- No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Chances Cowichan (16-min walk) and Chances Casino (17-min walk) are both nearby.
- Thunderbird Motor Inn has a garden.
8.6.Fabulous.160 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 4.0.Fair
The bird has fallen from the nest
I don’t know what happened but this hotel has gone downhill. It looked so run down since the last time we were there. Rubber flooring pulled up, weeds overgrown. No hanging baskets or any of the added extras that may this quaint local hotel so appealing. It was little things like the coffee pot still had the last occupants filters and coffee remnants in it and the floor was sticky. The bed was comfortable but my husband had to reposition the box spring onto the frame first. We’re really sad that we won’t be considering the Thunderbird for our next visit to Duncan as it was always out first choice.
Cathy, 1 night trip, Aug. 30, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 6.0.Good
Neighborhood is rough. Room is very dated, but was clean and quiet.
Julian, 1 night business trip, Aug. 19, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
Was very clean and the staff were friendly. The place is a little outdated but it seems well maintained.
Tia, 1 night business trip, Jul. 4, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Great low buck motel
This is not a fancy place but it nice and clean and the staff were friendly. I’m happy.
1 night family trip, Dec. 25, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
Small but clean, comfortable beds, friendly staff, great adjoining restaurant, good central location.
2 night family trip, Nov. 1, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
We stayed at the Thunderbird while in town for a concert. The building is older but one of the cleanest rooms we’ve stayed in. The mattresses may have been a bit older but they were comfy and we slept well. . The Wi-Fi worked well for us too. Overall it was a good place to stay and we would stay again.
1 night family trip, Oct. 31, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
There is an excellent restaurant, it is convenient just far enough off the highway to not have road noise, good beds and friendly, helpful staff.
DanW, 1 night romance trip, Oct. 19, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
Loud guests outside their rooms smoking about 8' from our room. Resteraunt on site closed Thanksgiving Day. Plentiful quick hot water
2 night family trip, Oct. 12, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
Rundown. Scruffy bathrooms. All the basic amenities but upkeep of facility is lacking.... chipped countertops, old Lino and carpets and patchy caulking in washroom
CFG, 1 night business trip, Oct. 4, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
The room was very cozy. Great selection of TV channels!!
2 night family trip, Oct. 3, 2019
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