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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Thunderbird Motor Inn blends comfort with convenience in every detail. Travelers start their day with breakfast at York St. Diner, connect using in-room WiFi, and benefit from staff members who ensure everything runs smoothly throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 261
AED 301 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

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

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

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, 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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duncan Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quesada Burritos & Tacos - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Motel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Thunderbird Motor Inn. Be sure to enjoy a meal at York Street Diner, the on-site family restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

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
  • 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
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

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
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Thunderbird Motor Inn allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn located?

Situated in Duncan, this golf motel is within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 762 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was travelling and needed some rest and a nap. I was super comfortable, the shower is great and my room was nice and warm upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet at night, hot shower, and it’s down the street from a good skatepark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay in budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

kyle

Locatoin is good, but area has lots of homeless people in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the main highway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Freddy

I stay there often. It is a convenient stop half way up island
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building needs some maintenance
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was clean and staff excellent but the area was uncomfortable with people sleeping on the sidewalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bassam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not well cared for. The first impression from the office was very dirty and unkept. The first staff is ho checked us in was not presentable and wore dirty clothing. The two good points about it was the price and the bed sheets and pillows were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Abid

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be renovated. It is after all a motel and not a hotel but still needs basic work to be done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

isaiah

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy was woken up by sirens multiple times. A lot of homeless on and around property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible area lots of homeless .the room was as expected for the age of the building. The bed was goid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What really made my dtay exceed my expectations was Norma the cleaner. She went far above and beyond her duties to ensure everything was perfect. I had to change rooms on a stat when office opened a little later and Norma just swooped in like bat woman and saved the day.. special thanks to Norma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

songping

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many flies, spiders, couch looks dirty too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in easy. Bed creaky. Great shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Damy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. We enjoy the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ludmilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok room, clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk not open 24 h was closed at 9:15 am on a weekday. Bad area lots of homeless. Room not cleaned when requested. Staff entered when do not disturb sign was on and touched our belongings, huge invasion of privacy, front desk staff rude and not helpful if they even bother showing up or answering phone. Local amenities closed/in poor condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaity

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Daily cleaning services we not available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: Bed was comfortable, though we booked for 2 adults and 2 kids, somehow we get only one Queen size, manageable for one night as additional couch was provided in room. Lots of food chains are in walkable distance so it is plus, overall it's good for one night stay in this budget option. Cons: Property is little old, there were some wear and tear issues in my room. Like couch was ripped, sync was broken (though usable), scratched tv screen, little stinky room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Likun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025