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Thunderbird Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Duncan with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Enjoy a meal in our restaurant with a view of the street outside, surrounded by comfortable seating and pendant lighting.
Relax in a welcoming lobby with comfortable seating and a view of the street outside.
Office building with a unique facade and colorful flower baskets.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, neutral tones, and natural light pouring in through the window.
Stairs lead up to a covered deck with a dark roof and white columns.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €81
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and framed artwork.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in this cozy space with a comfortable bed, sofa, and convenient nightstands.

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two single beds with brown headboards and white bedding, a framed landscape painting, and a mirror adorn this cozy space.

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room with a single bed, sofa, and entertainment options.

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two single beds with white linens and striped patterns, a nightstand, and a unique lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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 - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 67 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

Property highlights
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 centre.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, newspapers in the reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 5 Sept 2025 start from €81.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn located?

Situated in Duncan, this 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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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 662 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cong

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

8/10 Good

Edem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicky Rose

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

kyle

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

8/10 Good

XIAOXIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like the property. but a little bit noisy
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

Antonio

Clean and easy access to Main Street & highway Overall, fairly average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Taha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Perry

Property is quiet being next to a major highway and no one really bothers you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NYC motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are clean and the service is good—overall, a practical place to stay in Duncan. However, what’s eye-opening and a bit nerve-racking is the number of homeless people around the property, with some even sleeping in the parking lot. While the hotel itself is fine, the surrounding area can feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything for shopping and central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and quite rooms. Rougher area of Duncan but typical for cities these days, my husband had to park in an outer parking spot to the road and we’re pretty sure his back truck tire was urinated on, so that wasn’t super awesome lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the air conditioning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daljinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old bedsheets, very dirty chair. Feel disgusting.
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

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a good basic motel that unfortunately is in a scary neighbourhood. Room was clean and had good linens. Furniture was basic. It appears the owners do their best to maintain the place. It’s unfortunate that adjacent buildings are boarded up or burned out with a number of street dwellers hanging around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient. Close to the highway. Not the nicest area of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sketchy neighborhood, dated structure but decent .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaity

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Daily cleaning services we not available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025