Located in Bishop, California, 45 miles from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, this motel offers guest rooms that include free Wi-Fi. It features a 24-hour reception. A cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned guest accommodation at Bishop Thunderbird Motel. Each guest room includes a refrigerator, a microwave and an en suite bathroom. Vending machines featuring beverages are located at Motel Thunderbird for added convenience. Thunderbird Motel offers a free transfer service to Bishop Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, 2 miles away. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is 20 miles from this motel. Laws Railroad Museum is 12 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Bishop
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Thunderbird Motel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Thunderbird Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Please be sure to check for road closures during winter months. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Hetch Hetchy, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year. Please be sure to check for current road closures during winter months. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Thunderbird Motel

    • Check-in at Thunderbird Motel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Thunderbird Motel is 200 yards from the centre of Bishop. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Thunderbird Motel include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Yes, Thunderbird Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Thunderbird Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Thunderbird Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.