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Thunderbird Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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5849 York Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 3S3
  • Place, Cowichan Aquatic Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Valley Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(53 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a small card on the nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Duncan

Located within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Thunderbird Motor Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus. This motel has 32 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Aquatic Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cowichan Performing Arts Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duncan Farmers Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cowichan Valley Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Just Jakes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brunch on 3rd - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motor Inn

At Thunderbird Motor Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and express check-out. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this golf motel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

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
  • Phone
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with pets must contact this property in advance to ensure the availability of a pet-friendly room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Pet weight must not exceed 60 lbs per pet
  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motor Duncan
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Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Thunderbird Motor Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on Oct 26, 2026 start from $89, 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 Motor Inn?

Located steps from Cowichan Aquatic Centre, this motel is in Duncan, and within a 10-minute walk of Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Duncan Lanes. You'll also find Duncan Farmers Market and Cowichan Valley Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, Thunderbird Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Thunderbird Motor Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a deep soaking bathtub and premium bedding as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

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

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Thunderbird Motor Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Thunderbird Motor Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Thunderbird Motor Inn for a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yes, this motel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Thunderbird Motor Inn?

The closest major airport to Thunderbird Motor Inn is Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 6.2 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base), which is located 15.9 mi away (56-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thunderbird Motor Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Thunderbird Motor Inn comes with a balcony/patio and some offer city views.

Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 983 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, convenient place to stag in Duncan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was welcoming and friendly. A great place to stay if travelling on the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lower end motel doing their best in a tough market. The check in was lovely, they were friendly and helpful and the rate was low…Just as we hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok, the diner was closed though. Close to the pool and to fast food and other resteraunts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is not new and modern, actually it is pretty old, but rooms are big, clean, with table and chairs, AC, microwave and refrigerator. Everything was nice and worked well and we were quite satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed. Simple accommodation. We arrived late and it was easy to get in with the key box. The area around the Hotel is somewhat rough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two persons checked in with two queen size beds but only one bath towel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place. Not the best, but it was good to spend the night there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and the staff were very helpful. The air conditioning worked well, but there was a slight odor. The hotel is a bit dated, though the location is convenient for getting around. One downside is that there are quite a few homeless people in the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not feel safe at this property and could not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms only had clean sheets and towels the rest of the place was a mess and damaged. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Updated photos would be great, but otherwise it was a warm comfy bed in a well-air-conditioned room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The desk staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel itself has definitely seen better days, as it was fairly run down. I think the current management is trying to slowly upgrade, but they have a way to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Good vibes good room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not the stay we were expecting from the photos, which are clearly edited. The diner is long closed and the rooms are shabby with peeling ceilings and broken tubs. The neighborhood is a tent city with droves of unhoused persons in various states of intoxication. The location was handy for getting around and the tv channels were excellent. Lots of parking was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost this is a great hotel and was clean with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the pictures on the description are unreal. For example the restaurant is close and looks like abandoned. Reception is totally different for bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable bed. Bathroom outdated but clean. Air conditioner worked great and kept the room cool while it was +30c outside. As mentioned in other reviews, visible homelessness in the area however they didn’t loiter about the hotel property and didn’t cause us any problem. It’s a good place to stay for the night if you’re passing through and need something economical.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good but Expedia showed bigger room with 3 bed, we only get 2 beds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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