Place, Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
5 min walk
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
6 min drive
Room options
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
12 reviews
(12 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
Bishop
Thunderbird Motel places you next to Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. This 22-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle.
Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Canal Walks - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Erick Schat’s Bakkery - 6 min walk
Little Looney - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Jack in the Box - 12 min walk
About this property
Thunderbird Motel
Thunderbird Motel offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
This property welcomes pets for USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Certain rooms only
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Property is also known as
Thunderbird Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Motel
Thunderbird Motel Bishop
Thunderbird Motel Motel Bishop
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at Thunderbird Motel?
Thunderbird Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.
How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel?
As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on May 25, 2026 start from $113, 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.
What can I see around Thunderbird Motel?
This motel is located in Bishop, just steps from Little Lakes Valley Trail and Canal Walks, and within a short walk of Bishop City Park. You'll also find Tri County Fairgrounds and C5 Studios Community Arts Center less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at Thunderbird Motel?
Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.
Does Thunderbird Motel feature a casino on the premises?
No, Thunderbird Motel doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at Thunderbird Motel?
No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.
Are there hot tubs at Thunderbird Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Thunderbird Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
No, Thunderbird Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Does Thunderbird Motel allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Thunderbird Motel for a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night.
Are there connecting rooms at Thunderbird Motel?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.
How far is the airport from Thunderbird Motel?
The closest major airport to Thunderbird Motel is Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional), which is 2.4 mi away (8 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thunderbird Motel?
No, there aren't any guestrooms at Thunderbird Motel that offer a balcony.
Thunderbird Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 451 reviews
10 - Excellent
118
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 451 reviews
8 - Good
143
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 451 reviews
6 - Okay
83
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 451 reviews
4 - Poor
58
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 451 reviews
2 - Terrible
49
7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Zak
Traveled with partner
Feb 16, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was Not clean at all. Shower mold , hair & stains on shelves. Microwave was great & dirty. Smelled bad. Just seemed like it was Not cleaned before We checked ✔️ in. Not worth $178 dollars at night ! 😡
Walls were filthy, tub had mold, bathroom floor was filthy. Toilet paper was stuck to wall next to toilet. Wall socket next to sink kept tripping. Hairdryer cracked and very dirty. Tv picture was blue. The worst violation was the fire alarm was missing with wires sticking out of the wall. Light switch next to door had two different colors of paint all over it. Will never stay here again.
The room was ok. An overwhelming scent of Fabulouso cleaner in the room. Unfortunately the floor behind the bathroom was really not clean at all. Beds were super comfortable, heater worked and it was dog friendly. Coffee shop was a few feet away, which was great.
Christina
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Anastasiia
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Dirty, stains on pillowcases and blankets. Shower moldy. NEVER will stay here again. Soap dispenser had no top so dirt was getting in it. Parking had tiny spots. Bed was very very uncomfortable. This place needs an expection from someone.
Continent area centrally located in Downtown Bishop. Front desk staff were very polite and friendly. No one came to clean my room /-:
Joseph
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Jill
Dec 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Deadbolt didn’t work. Heater sounded like a jet engine. Bed very squishy and pillows too stiff. Parking ok. Checkin ok. Manager had little English.
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Toru
Nov 28, 2025
Toru
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edwin
Nov 26, 2025
Edwin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Theodore
Nov 22, 2025
I was here last week and left a glowing review. I feel like I wasn’t recognized even after I said I’d be a regular.
I’ll give them one more chance to get that together.
Otherwise good.
Theodore
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Theodore
Nov 16, 2025
Clean, refurbished, easy check-in, all good. A hidden gem.
Very clean and nicely updated room. The hotel staff was friendly and the location is very walkable to restaurants and shops.
I only had a few qualms. The bed was very squeaky. The room only had a semi-transparent shade- a blackout curtain/shade would have been more effective. Check-in required me to fill in a form by hand- although much of that info could have been transferred by Travelocity. Lastly, I checked in at night and it was very cold but I couldn't turn on the heater. In the morning, I discovered the A/C was unplugged.