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Thunderbird Motel
2 stars

Thunderbird Motel

190 West Pine Street, Bishop, CA 93514, United States
+1 760 873 4215
From
$101
Cheapest

rate per night

6.9
Okay

based on 255 reviews

Thunderbird Motel
Sun 5/12
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Mon 5/13
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
Queen room

About Thunderbird Motel

  • Motel Room
    You’ll have direct access to the parking lot
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
In Bishop, California, 45 miles from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, this motel has guest rooms that include free Wi-Fi. It features a 24-hour front desk. A cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned guest accommodations at Bishop Thunderbird Motel. Each guest room includes a refrigerator, a microwave and a private bathroom. Vending machines featuring beverages are located at Motel Thunderbird for added convenience. Thunderbird Motel has a free shuttle service to Bishop Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, 2 miles away. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is 20 miles from this motel. Laws Railroad Museum is a 12-minute drive away.

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Latest deals for Thunderbird Motel

Sun 5/12
Mon 5/13
Classic room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Queen room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Thunderbird Motel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Private bathroom

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Hypoallergenic

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Thunderbird Motel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

6.9
OkayBased on 255 verified guest reviews
6.9Families
7.4Solo
6.5Couples
7.2Friends

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9.1 Wonderful
Pros:For the price and for being a motel, the room we were in was great. It was recently remodeled. The bed was comfortably firm, and the microwave and fridge was very useful. I loved that there wasn't gross old carpet in the room (it was laminate flooring). We didn't bother checking if they served breakfast because of covid.
Cons:I think the A/C filter needed to be replaced with a new one. We had to use the A/C because of the heat outside, but it caused our sinuses to get incredibly stuffed up. The shower curtain smelled bad once we used the shower.
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3.7 Poor
Pros:Convenient location right off the highway. Also close to Jack's restaurant and a nice coffee shop, which is important because the continental breakfast is a joke.
Cons:This would be acceptable as a cheap motel if it was priced like a cheap motel. Perhaps there was some local event driving a price spike, but this was a Tuesday. Staff was not particularly welcoming. Bizarrely, various articles in the room bore logos of other hotels for some reason.
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8.5 Very good
Pros:I'm a photographer living in Yosemite, so I am usually out all day. When I am in the room I found the hotel to be easy to find, near a local restaurant I like and parking is close to all rooms. Lots of TV channels, and an AC unit that is very cold were also very nice. Overall I think I will return for the fall photo season.
Cons:My room was near the janitorial closet which had some sort of phone or intercom going off quite often. The room lights were also a little harder to find and not incredibly bright, but I blame that more on the bulbs than the number of lights.
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6.0 Okay
Pros:Nice town and easy for walk everywhere. Nothing special in this motel. Staff was nice and room was clean. Ok for 1 night stay.

Location

190 West Pine Street, Bishop, CA 93514

What's nearby

  • Mountain Light Gallery315 yd
  • Bishop City Park0.3 mi
  • Tri County Fairgrounds0.6 mi
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course1.4 mi
  • Paiute Palace Casino1.9 mi
  • Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site3.7 mi
  • Keough's Hot Springs7.6 mi
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest12 mi
  • Mount Tom14.5 mi
  • Mount Humphreys16.5 mi
  • Mount Mendel20.4 mi
  • Mount Spencer21.3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Thunderbird Motel

Low season

March

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

$101

Average price (weekend night)

$119
Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 93% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Thunderbird Motel

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Top tips for your stay at Thunderbird Motel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Thunderbird Motel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Thunderbird Motel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Thunderbird Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $239, while the most expensive was $261.
  • How long should you stay at Thunderbird Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Thunderbird Motel

  • Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

    Thunderbird Motel is located at 190 West Pine Street, 0 miles from the center of Bishop. Mountain Light Gallery is the closest landmark to Thunderbird Motel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Thunderbird Motel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Thunderbird Motel.

  • Does Thunderbird Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Thunderbird Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Thunderbird Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, Thunderbird Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is Thunderbird Motel from the airport?

    Thunderbird Motel is 2 miles from Bishop. Thunderbird Motel is 30.5 miles from Mammoth Lakes.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Thunderbird Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Thunderbird Motel in Bishop and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Thunderbird Motel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Thunderbird Motel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.3

Distance to city center

0.0 mi

Nearest Airport

Bishop

Distance to airport

1.7 mi