In the heart of the city, Thunderbird Motel offers a convenient retreat. Connect to free in-room WiFi, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, and enjoy luggage storage. Guests appreciate helpful staff.
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 45 min drive
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 83.8 miles/134.8 km
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Erick Schat's Bakkery - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Jack in the Box - 12 min walk
Paiute Palace Casino - 6 min drive
About this property
Thunderbird Motel
Located just 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from the airport, Thunderbird Motel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Hindi
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Thunderbird Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Motel
Thunderbird Motel Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Motel Bishop
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Frequently asked questions
Does Thunderbird Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thunderbird Motel 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 Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Thunderbird Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Paiute Palace Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Thunderbird Motel like?
Thunderbird Motel is in the heart of Bishop, a short 1-minute walk from Little Lakes Valley Trail and 4 minutes' walk from Bishop City Park.
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Thunderbird Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Aug 4, 2025
Good
Sasikala
Sasikala, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 14, 2025
Always a good stay
Genaro
Genaro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 26, 2025
Convenient place to stay
bryce
bryce, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 23, 2025
Tv didn’t work and the parking was very limited
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 21, 2025
Great for solo or family
Great safe place and the owner is a happy business man who cares about his property!
Makayla
Makayla, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 30, 2025
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.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 5, 2025
Super quiet and perfect
Great, clean, quiet and a well stay
Valentyna Makayla
Valentyna Makayla, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 17, 2025
Everything was exactly like in the pictures
Genaro
Genaro, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 15, 2023
Great stay. Great location.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 27, 2024
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!
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 18, 2024
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Could use a more thorough cleaning. Laundry facilities close by.
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
Clean and comfortable
Nikhil
Nikhil, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
OLd motel with cool neon sign. Friendly and helpful owner. Old motel, but it looks like they are steadily improving it.
John
John, 4-night trip
4/10 Poor
Mar 10, 2025
The room was not as clean as it should have been. The bed spread was filthy, the sheets looked horrible. Good thing we were prepared with our own bedding. It was poorly cleaned.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 2, 2024
Everything was great. Definitely coming back.
Crystal
Crystal, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 21, 2023
great place for the price. the bed was very confortable
DON
DON, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2024
Friendly front office staff!
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 27, 2024
Gentlemen at front desk very nice . Give a room very quick . Large bed , bathroom are.
good A/c
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 5, 2023
Clean and great service.
Lam
Lam, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 18, 2023
Comfortable, soft mattress, clean rooms, available desk for business things. Came with fridge and microwave. Will stay here again!
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Dec 29, 2024
We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.
KARIME
KARIME, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 2, 2024
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.