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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers wake up refreshed at this city-center motel where a complimentary cup of coffee awaits before heading out to explore the surroundings

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Thunderbird Motel, in the heart of the city, offers a practical base for urban adventures. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, morning coffee or tea in the lobby, and convenient luggage storage. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥14,115
￥16,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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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
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Bishop, Thunderbird Motel is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Little Lakes Valley Trail and Bishop City Park, while Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center and Laws Railroad Museum are cultural highlights.
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93514, CA, Bishop, 190 W Pine St

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monument Bank - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

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
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
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

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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

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

Thunderbird Bishop
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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 Jan 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel on Jan 26, 2026 start from ￥14,115, 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?

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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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Friendly front office staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the best remodeling. Bed was satisfactory. Staff wad pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

William

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

A nice little motel in the process of being update

The gentleman at the check in was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and they are in the process of updating them. Our room had more electrical outlets and usb plugs than any other motel we stayed in! Only issue was noise from unit above us due to hard floors ...noise carries easily.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

Francisco

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

8/10 Good

Anastasiia

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

4/10 Poor

Audrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, stains on pillowcases and blankets. Shower moldy. NEVER will stay here again. Soap dispenser had no top so dirt was getting in it. Parking had tiny spots. Bed was very very uncomfortable. This place needs an expection from someone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brigitte

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