Thunderbird Motel

Motel in the heart of Bishop

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November 2025

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December 2025

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

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Free WiFi

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

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Free parking
Free WiFi

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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About the neighborhood

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 - 4 min drive - 4.8 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
‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Looney Bean - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 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

Hotel size

- 22 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)

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

Thunderbird Motel Motel

Thunderbird Motel Bishop

Thunderbird Motel Motel Bishop

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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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Bed

Location

Towns

Bathroom

Amenities

Shower

Microwave

Budget

Service staff

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 21, 2025

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

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 15, 2023

Great stay. Great location.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 27, 2024

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

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2024

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.

Felix, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dec 29, 2024

We got the storage room and it was not clean at all.

KARIME, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 12, 2022

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.

Duain C, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dec 30, 2023

Office smells like curry, horrible parking, unfriendly person at counter, junk and trash against building, sidewalks dirty, food left in microwave, washcloths stained, had my own pillow thank goodness.

Benjamin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 13, 2024

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.

Robert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 6, 2023

Not Horrible for a one night stay

Most important: The room was clean including the bathroom, floor and beds. The queen bed's comfort was OK for one person but it would suck if there were 2 people on it. The sheets were not soft and the top blanket was a throw back to the late 80's but kept me warm. Walls are thin so you can hear a lot from the adjoining rooms but the place was quiet after 9pm. If you are looking for cheap (under $100) and staying 1-2 nights it's not horrible. I have stayed in worse and paid more. If you are in the area for longer and desire more comfortable amenities you have a lot more options in the area.

Gregory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 4, 2025

Good

Sasikala, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 26, 2025

Motel is very run down. Parking lot is full of stuff stacked everywhere. Old & out dated furniture, beds, bathroom & sink areas. A/C is so loud, it sounds like a diesel motor on high idle.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2025

Always a real pleasure. It's my "go-to place".

Kristian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 30, 2025

This was a bad stay overall. The room was in very poor condition — the cable box was hanging from the TV, there were stains on the towels, ants crawling everywhere, and crusted candy stuck to the comforter. The outside of the property was also in very bad shape. I definitely would not stay here again.

John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 26, 2025

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

4/10 Fair

Jun 26, 2025

Dirty Blue room

Room wasn’t clean, one towel had a big stain on it, the bathroom didn’t smell clean, had that funky smell. TV was bluish just like the room. For 112 a night, Thunderbird Motel can do better than that..

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 23, 2025

Tv didn’t work and the parking was very limited

Glenn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 14, 2025

Always a good stay

Genaro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 26, 2025

Convenient place to stay

bryce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 17, 2025

Everything was exactly like in the pictures

Genaro, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 10, 2025

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.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 5, 2025

Super quiet and perfect

Great, clean, quiet and a well stay

Valentyna Makayla, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dec 31, 2024

Very bad experience.

cédric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 1, 2024

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.