The Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro offers travelers a straightforward, comfortable experience with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the convenience of self parking and can grab snacks from the vending machine whenever hunger strikes, regardless of the hour.
203 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Hillsboro, TX, 76645
What's nearby
Cameron Park Zoo
30 min drive - 65.3 km
Hill Regional Hospital
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hill Junior College
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Texas Heritage Museum
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Homestead Heritage
28 min drive - 56.8 km
Getting around
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
42 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop
11 min walk
McDonald's
12 min walk
Whataburger
7 min walk
R & K Cafe Ii
4 min drive
SONIC Drive In
9 min walk
About this property
Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro
Property highlights
Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
43-inch LED TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Thunderbird Hillsboro
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro on 2026/3/10 start from NT$1,711, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro located?
Situated in Hillsboro, this motel is in the same region as Cameron Park Zoo.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro Reviews
6.8
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6.2
Cleanliness
5.2
Amenities
7.2
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 75 reviews
10 - Excellent
16
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 75 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 75 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 75 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 75 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
6/10 Okay
PHILIP
2024/4/10
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Next to freeway conveniece. Good beds.
Short ride into downdown Hillboro. Helpful freindly staff.
Its an older motel, but I just needed a place to sleep and it was just fine. Happy with the rates, nice big TV, small fridge is nice to keep my travel drinks and snacks cold overnight, would stay here again
This hotel sucked. I couldn’t get any sleep. Person above me would NOT stop blaring music or stop dropping crap on the floor even after being asked to stop. Bed was like sleeping in a CINDER BLOCK. Bathroom you couldn’t even close the door sitting on the toilet. Outlets were broke and a massive crack in the wall.
The place looked pretty shady when we arrived, but I figured being right next to the highway it would be okay. Woke up the next morning to head to our destination and had three cop cars parked out front while they were dragging a person out and entering the room with gloves on. Probably the worst stay ever including the shower not working and the bathroom being tiny and almost impossible to move around in.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Nancy
2023/4/18
It’s somewhat so-so..
It’s not great. A wet towel was on the bathroom floor at our arrival day. No bath mat too. Asked for the replacement and got just one extra towel and not many towels to offer.
Absolutely disgusting room. Every sheet was stained, comforter had what was clearly body fluids on it. Sheets were also ancient and had t been washed in God know when. Cigarette smell was baked into the walls, combined with a musty smell that reeked of untreated water damage and mold. Spent all of 3 minutes in that room before returning the key. Staff did not speak, just mimed what they needed signed and where the room was, so getting a refund was out of the question. I understand that it's a low budget motel, but your money is better spent atMotel 6 and any of the "Inns".
cody
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Mike
2023/1/11
Disliked: Room comfort
Not happy
Things were ok with the exception of comfort and rest. The bed was as hard as a rock, we were unable to get comfortabld. The curtains were not large or wide enough to block out the light , so you were more or less trying to sleep in the daytime. Other than that it was ok. Would not reccomend to people with back or hip issues, or anyone who cant sleep with lights on.
The place is filthy. I saw online checked in with a service dog. I stayed 3 nights and they refused to clean my room or even change the sheets. I went to the office after being gone all day on Sunday and asked why my room hadn't been cleaned again for the 3rd day and the owner started yelling at me I don’t clean room with dog. I explained I showed his wife service dog documentation when i checked in. He still refused later that evening his wife stopped by with sheets to change the bed i showed her the animals bed it stayed and that the dog had caused no problems. She apologized but i said forget changing the sheets I was checking out the next day. The hotel is infested with crickets crawling all over the place and dead one's on the floor they wouldn't even sweep the floor when i was gone. They told me when i checked in the dog wasn't a problem but it wasn't allowed to be left alone in the room alone and my dog never was but still never cleaned the room.
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Linda
2024/3/11
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
El cuarto que me asignaron estaban en remodelacion.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
mario
2023/8/17
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Frequentato da brutta gente
mario
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Gabriel Emilio Martin
2022/9/19
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Administración muy rústica, que ha venido siendo remendada.
Gabriel Emilio Martin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Matthew
2022/5/19
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Found bugs alive and dead in the bed. Not sure if they where bed bugs or just bugs. The door had a crack in it so wind an bugs could get in easy. The area felt unsafe an i was afraid my vehicle would be broken into.