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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Duncan motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
In Thunderbird Motor Inn, you'll find a mix of comfort and convenience. Savor breakfast at York St. Diner or unwind with WiFi in your room while the helpful staff ensure a seamless stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $111
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
6.8 out of 10, 793 reviews
The price is CA $127
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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About the area

Map
5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 29 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 56 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive
  • Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 126 min drive
  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 156 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 166 min drive
  • Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neko Ramen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn is a great choice for a stay in Duncan. For a bite to eat, guests can check out York St. Diner, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

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.

Fees & policies

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 accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Thunderbird Motor Duncan
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Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
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Thunderbird Motor
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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Chances Cowichan (16-min walk) and Chances Casino (17-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Thunderbird Motor Inn and nearby?

Thunderbird Motor Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, York St. Diner.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Thunderbird Motor Inn like?

Thunderbird Motor Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Cowichan Aquatic Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The on-site diner offers delicious meals and friendly staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

4/10 Fair

Sherri, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Neal, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Vy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Freezing in the room .

Patricia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My family stayed two nights for a hockey tournament. While this motel needs a reno, it's clean. After a little adjusting and humour about the 70's we leaned in and had a great stay. There were no issues with pests/insects. The mattresses are zipper wrapped with protective casing, nothing getting in or out. I wish all hotels did this. The hot water takes a minute to get started and then is plentiful. Comfortable beds, warm, convenient and very reasonably priced. Sure I could complain through a privileged lens about this or that, but why bother? Make the best of what you have.
Danielle, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

In a bad part of town with druggies stay there, buying, selling and using.
Robert, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Robert, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Scott, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Stressful being told that they would give your mon

We were greeted and being told that our room was not available that they were overbooked and they would give us our money back. The manager came and then found a room for us to have as a king bed but would bring a extra bed in so my daughter and I could share the room that never turned up. Manager was friendly. I did what she could do.
Nina, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Acceptable

All that we needed for a one night stay. Bed was comfortable. The room temperature was a bit challenging to regulate.
Niels, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The area surrounding the hotel isn’t the most secure area but I had no problems.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Well the pictures were nice and the girl at the front desk when we checked in was lovely. We saw the room and it was fairly sketchy with many layers of mattress covers. We immediately checked everything for bed bug evidence with flashlights given the odd coverings. We found no evidence. We woke up the next morning and found blood stains on the beds and pillows and found bed bugs scurrying away from us. We immediately got our things and got out of the room but it was bit late by then. When the manager was told he refunded the room but since our belongings couldn’t come in the car with us safely and we couldn’t just take the bugs to a new hotel the next night we had to throw many of our belongings away which couldn’t be heat treated safely in the small hotel dryers. As it’s hard to bring trash bags on a plane instead of luggage, this is quite a challenging situation. The manager essentially told us nothing could be done about it but he did say he would heat treat the room (which is only a band-aid solution). The whole hotel will likely have them given the state of the walls and the lack of full treatment for the building. Given the other reviews we found after we left clearly he hasn’t had luck with ridding the hotel of them yet for the last few years. Don’t come here unless you want to bring friends home. If you’re looking for a cheap stay include replacement of all your bags, shoes, outerwear, and any clothing you can’t put in a dryer for a few hours.
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice gem in a rough area. It’s got all the basics you need for a quick stay in Duncan. Heat and hot water took a little longer than expected to kick in but they’re there. The little drip coffee makers are the best you can get in a motel!
Johnny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent for the price
Ryan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was good
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DAN, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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Harpreet, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Good hotel. Clean and friendly staff. The area is a bit rough
kurtis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good stay
Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Room was clean but the area felt unsafe (parking lot needs more lights). Traffic noise was heavy as well.
James, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay simple no frills clean
Mar, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room smelled bad, there was a hole on the ceiling of the shower stall, anything metal was rusted and there were many homeless people across the street. I didn’t feel safe
Nicole, 3-night trip
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