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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in the heart of Bishop

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In the heart of the city, Thunderbird Motel offers a convenient retreat. Connect to free in-room WiFi, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, and enjoy luggage storage. Guests appreciate helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
The current price is $99
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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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
(10 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canal Walks - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 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
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 45 min drive
  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 83.8 miles/134.8 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Looney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Located just 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from the airport, Thunderbird Motel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Thunderbird Bishop

Thunderbird Motel Bishop

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Thunderbird Motel Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motel?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Thunderbird Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Paiute Palace Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Thunderbird Motel like?

Thunderbird Motel is in the heart of Bishop, a short 1-minute walk from Little Lakes Valley Trail and 4 minutes' walk from Bishop City Park.

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice office staff, easy check in, clean room.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, refurbished, easy check-in, all good. A hidden gem.
Theodore, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean and quiet...
Lars, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Continent area centrally located in Downtown Bishop. Front desk staff were very polite and friendly. No one came to clean my room /-:
Joseph, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Great location.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great for solo or family

Great safe place and the owner is a happy business man who cares about his property!
Makayla, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great value. Clean room recently updated. Larger bed than advertised. Only critique is a lack of a blackout curtain
Karl, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

great place for the price. the bed was very confortable
DON, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable
Nikhil, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

OLd motel with cool neon sign. Friendly and helpful owner. Old motel, but it looks like they are steadily improving it.
John, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly front office staff!
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Could use a more thorough cleaning. Laundry facilities close by.
Tracy, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Sailon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Not the best remodeling. Bed was satisfactory. Staff wad pleasant.
George, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gentlemen at front desk very nice . Give a room very quick . Large bed , bathroom are. good A/c
Courtney, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
William, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Cornelia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cozy place to stay for the night.
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, remodel and spacious room.
Anastasiia, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Incredibly dirty room and manager refused to turn off the fire alarm that was out of battery and would loudly beep every 10 minutes
Matan, 1-night trip