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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
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
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

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

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 $72
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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

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

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Hockey Stick - 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
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 29 min drive
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 53 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
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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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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 7-minute walk from Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and 4 minutes' walk from Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

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

Reviews

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay simple no frills clean
Mar, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable, very friendly staff, and clean accommodation.
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good hotel. Clean and friendly staff. The area is a bit rough
kurtis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Better place to stay.affordable,spacious and convenient place
Shahil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value. I would stay there again.
FRANK, 1-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

The room suited our purposes and we were comfortable
Wendy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean quiet friendly accommodating.
Alana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was Perfect. Rooms are clean and beds are actually amazing
Kathe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the best Motels we had during our vacation on Vancouver Island! Very good and helpful staff! Thanks!
Klaus, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was so lovely
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kerry gave excellent service. The cleaning staff were lovely.
Bruce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was fine for spending a single night.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic for off road stay
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I got there late in the afternoon and the clerk was very efficient to process my booking. Had a good rest for the night before leaving early in the morning.
YH, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Average place for the night, never been to the island and didn’t realize how pricey motels would be.
Riley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's an older hotel but it's comfortable
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property is in good location. Clean enough if you have to stay for couple of days.
Sandesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would stay here again. Despite being near a busy road it was very quiet. The staff were great and accommodating.
Wilma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Douglas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The people were great and helpful. The area is run down and a little noisy, but lots of eating establishments in the area.
Nancy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were friendly and helpful and the bedding and linens were very clean. The bed was a bit hard on my back and that is the only reason why I didn’t give it a higher rating.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely room, right off the TransCanada.
Ruth, 2-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"Reasonable price, great restaurant onsite,"
Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM