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Thunderbird Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop

Thunderbird Motel places you within a 5-minute walk of C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Bishop City Park. 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

  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop Dog Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Looney - ‬5 min drive

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.

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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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • 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: 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel?

As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on Sep 27, 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 in Bishop is within a 10-minute walk of Bishop City Park and C5 Studios Community Arts Center. You'll also find Tri County Fairgrounds and Paiute Palace Casino within a short drive.

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 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.

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).

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 459 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice office staff, easy check in, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lit crazy movie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and check in was easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, remodel and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Clean, refurbished, easy check-in, all good. A hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean and quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was nice, the shower was hot and the shower head tall enough for me. I'm 6'2". I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place for the price. the bed was very confortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Continent area centrally located in Downtown Bishop. Front desk staff were very polite and friendly. No one came to clean my room /-:
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly dirty room and manager refused to turn off the fire alarm that was out of battery and would loudly beep every 10 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024