Guests can enjoy coffee from the cafe or meals at York St. Diner, with attentive staff always on hand to enhance the experience at Thunderbird Motor Inn
Thunderbird Motor Inn blends comfort with convenience in every detail. Travelers start their day with breakfast at York St. Diner, connect using in-room WiFi, and benefit from staff members who ensure everything runs smoothly throughout their stay.
Located in Duncan, Thunderbird Motor Inn is next to a golf course. Duncan Farmers Market and Mill Bay Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Raptors and Inwood Creek Park. Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Duncan travel guide
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and laundry facilities at Thunderbird Motor Inn. Be sure to enjoy a meal at York Street Diner, the on-site family restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Other perks at this motel include:
Free self-parking
Express check-out, a vending machine and newspapers in the reception
A nature reserve
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Motor Inn have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
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 lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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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
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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
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
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 27 kg per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Thunderbird Motor Inn North Cowichan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderbird Motor Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, Thunderbird Motor Inn allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motor Inn?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motor Inn on 10 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,561, 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.
How much is parking at Thunderbird Motor Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM.
What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motor Inn?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Thunderbird Motor Inn located?
Situated in Duncan, this golf motel is within a 5-minute walk of Cowichan Aquatic Centre and World's Largest Hockey Stick. Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Thunderbird Motor Inn Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 782 reviews
10 - Excellent
248
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 782 reviews
8 - Good
295
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 782 reviews
6 - Okay
134
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 782 reviews
4 - Poor
57
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 782 reviews
2 - Terrible
48
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Scott
28 Nov 2025
Nice place. Nice room. Kind, friendly and helpful staff.
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Tom
25 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost this is a great hotel and was clean with comfortable beds
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Cameron
5 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes. Cheap and cheerful! Staff was very welcoming.
The hotel offers free wi-fi, and laundry costs are very reasonable to use the washer & dryer, as is the cost to buy the detergent at the front desk. The staff is extremely friendly & helpful. I really enjoyed my stay here.
An older property but very clean and kept up. Bed was comfortable and the bedding and towels good quality. Microwave and heating/cooling unit in the room worked well.
Easy walk to food and coffee.
Good price. Would definitely stay there again.
It's located in a strategic area, also next to the homeless. The room floors are not mopped, I had to clean it twice myself. Staff are super friendly and nice
Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Susan
3 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but clean and friendly staff.