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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
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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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 CNY590
CNY678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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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
(11 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, 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 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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1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 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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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

  • 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

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 29 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

When visiting Duncan, Thunderbird Motor Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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 Street Diner - Onsite family restaurant.

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
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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Thunderbird Motor
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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 Street 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 4-minute walk from Cowichan Aquatic Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus.

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Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Good to stay
Cong, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy parking
Edem, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good for a 1 night stay
Nicky Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice staff
myra, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Locatoin is good, but area has lots of homeless people in the area.
kyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was clean and staff excellent but the area was uncomfortable with people sleeping on the sidewalk
yvonne, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

i like the property. but a little bit noisy
XIAOXIN, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good location off the main highway
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and easy access to Main Street & highway Overall, fairly average.
Antonio, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I stay there often. It is a convenient stop half way up island
Freddy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, good service
Taha, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Property is quiet being next to a major highway and no one really bothers you
Perry, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

NYC motel
Gopi, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Terrible area lots of homeless .the room was as expected for the age of the building. The bed was goid
karen, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
Spencer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything for shopping and central location
Gower, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Like the air conditioning!
Steven, 4-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Very old bedsheets, very dirty chair. Feel disgusting.
Daljinder, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Property is very dated, but clean and friendly staff.
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Check in easy. Bed creaky. Great shower pressure.
Kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient. Close to the highway. Not the nicest area of the city
Dawn, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Sketchy neighborhood, dated structure but decent .
Jay, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Daily cleaning services we not available
Kaity, 2-night trip