Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Bishop with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Free airport shuttle
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included

Explore the area

190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514

Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Bishop City Park
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Paiute Palace Casino
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

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.

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What's nearby

Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Bishop with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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.

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Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$89 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

In the mountains

Accessibility

No elevator

2 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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

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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.

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 Monument Bank less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

Does Thunderbird Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

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, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 at Thunderbird Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Thunderbird Motel.

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Traveled with pets

Jul 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family and small children

Jun 30, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with pets

Jun 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jun 26, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty Blue room

Room wasn’t clean, one towel had a big stain on it, the bathroom didn’t smell clean, had that funky smell. TV was bluish just like the room. For 112 a night, Thunderbird Motel can do better than that..

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Tv didn’t work and the parking was very limited

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Always a good stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Apr 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Los Angeles

Apr 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryce

Mar 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Mar 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was exactly like in the pictures

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Mar 10, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tien-Phat

Feb 24, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Traveled with family

Feb 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for solo or family

Great safe place and the owner is a happy business man who cares about his property!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna Makayla

Traveled with family

Jan 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super quiet and perfect

Great, clean, quiet and a well stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

cédric

Traveled with family

Dec 31, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very bad experience.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

KARIME

Traveled with partner

Dec 29, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Dec 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All motels are good in bishop. Lowest price

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Nov 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice little motel in the process of being update

The gentleman at the check in was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and they are in the process of updating them. Our room had more electrical outlets and usb plugs than any other motel we stayed in! Only issue was noise from unit above us due to hard floors ...noise carries easily.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family

Oct 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Could use a more thorough cleaning. Laundry facilities close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bishop fishing trip

The room was small and very dated. The TV was very dark and very hard to watch. The hair dryer was pulled out of the wall and was laying on the counter. The shower drain was clogged and the tub filled up while showering. Overall, the room was not maintained and it made the stay disappointing. This is the first time I’ve ever given a bad review but I feel it needed to be put out there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Oct 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Sep 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024