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Thunderbird Motel

Thunderbird Motel
Thunderbird Motel – Bishop, CA
Thunderbird Motel – Bishop, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Thunderbird Motel

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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.5 / 5
Great 454 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The motel was quiet and close enough to walk to shops and restaurants. Beds were comfortable. The AC was set at 74 and you couldnt change the temperature. You dont pay for a motel for them to determine what temperature you are allowed to have it at. Pet friendly but there were ants in our room, and the smoke detector was chirping when we got there had to change the 9 volt battery myself.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room wasn't clean. The cleaning person left a not asking for a tip, but they never came in to even empty the trash.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The proprietor was very accommodating and super helpful. We appreciated his flexibility with our check-in time. Separate soap and shampoo in the bathroom would've made the stay a little bit better, but that's all I can complain about.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good price and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location to downtown is great. Right in the heart of Bishop. Old facility, no pool, just a room to sleep for the night.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It had a small refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. It was used as a storage room by mangement. It had a freezer and 4 big screen tvs housed inside the room

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Decent place to stay. No frills. Close to great restaurants and shops. Large room The room needs a small table and a couple of chairs. The floor needs to be mopped daily, and feet get dirty walking around it. Since it is a budget hotel, I can't complain too much.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    How dirty the place was.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    strong smell of Curry! rooms outdated nope nope nope

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location. It could have been cleaner.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location - large clean room -comfy beds window could have had a blackout drape to block the outside lights from shining in at night.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    It was central and within walking distance of most everything The outside was messy with trash and leaky water. The inside smelled like mildew, the coffee maker fell apart immediately, microwave was dirty inside and when I heated water it made the room reek of old foo and burnt popcorn. There were a ton of ants on the floor by the bed the first morning I woke up. And the fridge froze everything, including my fishing worms.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Convenient location, bed was comfortable, shower was hot. A little skimpy on the linens.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    It was a lit crazy movie

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Incredibly dirty room and manager refused to turn off the fire alarm that was out of battery and would loudly beep every 10 minutes

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Location Very smelly rooms and not clean. Tv didn’t work.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    To bad, this place has potential, unfortunately the heater didn't work, but was provided a plug in. GFI however was broken. Toilet wasn't attached to the floor, the waste & overflow on the tub was hanging off. Had two remotes for the tv, one for volume & other for channels. On a good not, great hot water & pressure. Parking is very tight.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The location was good. The room was not cleaned, the only thing was the bed was made. There was a pile of hair and crumbs someone tried to sweep up and never picked up, brown stains in toilet that went away after being flushed a few times, some green paste on the floor, and hair in the sink. Tv was broken.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The room was Not clean at all. Shower mold , hair & stains on shelves. Microwave was great & dirty. Smelled bad. Just seemed like it was Not cleaned before We checked ✔️ in. Not worth $178 dollars at night ! 😡

Frequently asked questions about Thunderbird Motel

Does Thunderbird Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Thunderbird Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Thunderbird Motel offer parking?
Yes, Thunderbird Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Thunderbird Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Thunderbird Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Bishop, see business hotels in Bishop.
Does Thunderbird Motel have a fitness center?
Thunderbird Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Thunderbird Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Thunderbird Motel is located at 190 W Pine St, Bishop, CA CA 93514. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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