Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Bishop with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Thunderbird Motel, in the heart of the city, offers a practical base for urban adventures. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, morning coffee or tea in the lobby, and convenient luggage storage. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 327
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Looney Bean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in the city center
Thunderbird Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thunderbird Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Located in the heart of Bishop, this motel is steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 430 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice office staff, easy check in, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Clean room recently updated. Larger bed than advertised. Only critique is a lack of a blackout curtain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

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

Great for solo or family

Great safe place and the owner is a happy business man who cares about his property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, this was an unassuming but excellent stay. The beds were comfortable and they only charge $10 per night for pets. Thank you for a restful night of sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Amenities
Pleasantly surprised by their prices and how quiet everything was overnight. AC, WiFi, Dish Network all worked with perfection and had no issues. The water pressure was excellent however, the water drained very slow in the shower I just didn’t feel like calling the front office for that. I would definitely recommend them and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

KARIME

Disliked: Cleanliness
We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Duain C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
the manager of the property accursed me of sneaking my dog into the motel without declaring it I told the manager that when I check in it was myself ,and; small dog . even when I made resevations on Expedia I was looking for dog friendly place stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office smells like curry, horrible parking, unfriendly person at counter, junk and trash against building, sidewalks dirty, food left in microwave, washcloths stained, had my own pillow thank goodness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bishop fishing trip

The room was small and very dated. The TV was very dark and very hard to watch. The hair dryer was pulled out of the wall and was laying on the counter. The shower drain was clogged and the tub filled up while showering. Overall, the room was not maintained and it made the stay disappointing. This is the first time I’ve ever given a bad review but I feel it needed to be put out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not Horrible for a one night stay

Most important: The room was clean including the bathroom, floor and beds. The queen bed's comfort was OK for one person but it would suck if there were 2 people on it. The sheets were not soft and the top blanket was a throw back to the late 80's but kept me warm. Walls are thin so you can hear a lot from the adjoining rooms but the place was quiet after 9pm. If you are looking for cheap (under $100) and staying 1-2 nights it's not horrible. I have stayed in worse and paid more. If you are in the area for longer and desire more comfortable amenities you have a lot more options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shampoo, conditioner, or body soap. Bad smell. Clogged toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brigitte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was nice, the shower was hot and the shower head tall enough for me. I'm 6'2". I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean and quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sasikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel is very run down. Parking lot is full of stuff stacked everywhere. Old & out dated furniture, beds, bathroom & sink areas. A/C is so loud, it sounds like a diesel motor on high idle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a bad stay overall. The room was in very poor condition — the cable box was hanging from the TV, there were stains on the towels, ants crawling everywhere, and crusted candy stuck to the comforter. The outside of the property was also in very bad shape. I definitely would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very small therefore the parking is a little cramped. But overall my stay was good, everything is clean and staff is friendly. Pet Friendly is a plus for me too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty Blue room

Room wasn’t clean, one towel had a big stain on it, the bathroom didn’t smell clean, had that funky smell. TV was bluish just like the room. For 112 a night, Thunderbird Motel can do better than that..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Tv didn’t work and the parking was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Liked: Amenities
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025