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Thunderbird Motor Inn

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

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Dining
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩110,071
₩126,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 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

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 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 center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, 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

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 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

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 center

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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on Jul 29, 2025 start from ₩110,071, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 212 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 644 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

6/10 Okay

Nicky Rose

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

Antonio

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

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

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

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

Gower

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anqi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good but just too loud and a little bit of dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for one night it’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ludmilla

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

6/10 Okay

Saphire

The property is in a central area close to restaurants, didn’t see any bugs, but the staff seems a bit stretched.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent peeps and the rooms are super clean . Good place to stay and will most definitely be considered again in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Serge

U
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Likun

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