See all properties

Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Thunderbird Motor Inn

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$83
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

View in a map
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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.4 out of 5, 896 reviews
Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan

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 a 24-hour front desk.
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 daily.

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 garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Thunderbird Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

York Street Diner - Onsite family restaurant.

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

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 center

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 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
  • 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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, 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

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motor Duncan
Thunderbird Motor Inn
Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
Thunderbird Motor North Cowichan
Thunderbird Motor
Thunderbird Motor Inn Motel
Thunderbird Motor Inn Duncan
Thunderbird Motor Inn Motel Duncan

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 701 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Paulina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn, Sayward

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

DORCAS

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I kind of feel bad for this motel. They’re struggling to survive in an area that is not conducive with safety and and resembles a zombie apocalypse around the area. Unfortunately, we tried to cancel the reservation when we got to the motel after seeing the area, but they would not refund our money so decided to stay. The bed was quite comfortable and pillows were nice and had a surprisingly good night sleep. The unit was clean and well kept for its age. I don’t major upgrade is needed for this motel, including a fence around the motel site. The restaurant was closed for renovations or something else so that was disappointing, because when we booked it, it showed it as being active all in all I probably wouldn’t stay there again just because of the safety issue, and I was worried about my truck being broken into outside of my door, and literally had to take everything out of it, and bring it into the motel. The lady at the front desk was nice, but you could tell she was a bit stressed about the lack of patrons as I believe I was the only one in the motel at the time I feel bad that I have to write this review, but I feel that other people should be informed before booking it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonny

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was very unhappy that we had too put down a $200.00 damage deposit not called for in that area. Very unsatisfied Will not stay there again or recommend that Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

ren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found a bed bug on my bed and drugs in the nightstand. Thankfully i found the drugs before my 4 year old possibly could have!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent peeps and the rooms are super clean . Good place to stay and will most definitely be considered again in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water inconsistent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025