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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Bishop with free parking

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

7.2 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, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(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.
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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
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in Bishop with free parking
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

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.

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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 Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on Feb 10, 2026 start from $89.0, 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.

What can I see around Thunderbird Motel?

This motel is located in Bishop, just steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail, and within a short walk of Bishop City Park. You'll also find Tri County Fairgrounds and Monument Bank less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Thunderbird Motel?

No, at Thunderbird Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 445 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

gricelda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sailon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brigitte

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean and quiet...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Clean room recently updated. Larger bed than advertised. Only critique is a lack of a blackout curtain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sasikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel is very run down. Parking lot is full of stuff stacked everywhere. Old & out dated furniture, beds, bathroom & sink areas. A/C is so loud, it sounds like a diesel motor on high idle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Traveled with pets
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
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
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

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

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