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Thunderbird Motel

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

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 371
SAR 423 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

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

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8.4 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat's Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paiute Palace Casino - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel in the city center
Thunderbird Motel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel?

As of 21 Jumada II 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on 22 Jumada II 2025 start from $112.86, 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.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thunderbird Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Located in the heart of Bishop, this motel is steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within 5 minutes.

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 406 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Genaro

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

10/10 Excellent

bryce

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

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

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

8/10 Good

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exactly like in the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna Makayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Sara

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Nikhil

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OLd motel with cool neon sign. Friendly and helpful owner. Old motel, but it looks like they are steadily improving it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Everything was great. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Friendly front office staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DON

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gentlemen at front desk very nice . Give a room very quick . Large bed , bathroom are. good A/c
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

KARIME

Disliked: Cleanliness
We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lam

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

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Amenities
Pleasantly surprised by their prices and how quiet everything was overnight. AC, WiFi, Dish Network all worked with perfection and had no issues. The water pressure was excellent however, the water drained very slow in the shower I just didn’t feel like calling the front office for that. I would definitely recommend them and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, soft mattress, clean rooms, available desk for business things. Came with fridge and microwave. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

cédric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The thunderbird is a work in progress. Will be fabulous when completed. The location is priceless. Off the main road. The room is super clean and large. The covers are way too heavy for summer but perfect for winter. Bath soap be nice. The shades are total blackout / perfect, every hotel should have them. Within walking to everything. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable. Comfortable. Convenient. Nice staff. My only complaint was my room had a noisy, very loud heater that cycled every 4 minutes. For the money, a great motel for a good place to crash.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Great Stay - would come again

After 5 days in the backcountry this was just what I needed. Comfy bed, (2 pillow options for softness). Had fridge and microwave which I didn't need or use but was nice to have for some folks. Soap in dispensers was great. No shampoos which was ok because I'd brought my own, but just need to know in advance. I had flown into Bishop airport so originally picked this motel for the free airport shuttle. I had a friend pick me up but needed a ride back to the airport which was supplied for me with no hassle and greatly appreciated. Since I didn't have a car it was also nice to have various food options within walking distance as the Main Street/ hwy 395 was just 1/2 block away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Duain C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
the manager of the property accursed me of sneaking my dog into the motel without declaring it I told the manager that when I check in it was myself ,and; small dog . even when I made resevations on Expedia I was looking for dog friendly place stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022