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Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro

Hillsboro - TX · United States

203 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdView location

6.6/10Good91 Reviews
Cleanliness5.8/105.8
Service6.8/106.8
Comfort6.4/106.4
Condition5.8/105.8
Amenities4.6/104.6
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About Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro

The property comprises 49 cosy rooms. In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the establishment's common spaces. Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro offers a 24-hour reception service, so that guests' needs will be fully met at any time of the day or night.

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When you stay at Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro in Hillsboro, you'll be within the region of Cameron Park Zoo. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hill Regional Hospital and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Texas Heritage Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 14 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Hill Regional Hospital 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Texas Heritage Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hill Junior College 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Cell Block Museum 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Hill County Courthouse 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Aquilla Lake 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
White Bluff Golf Resort 23.9 km / 14.9 mi
Playdium Pool 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Lake Whitney 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Lake Whitney State Park 31.4 km / 19.5 mi
Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
McCown Valley Park 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Hubbard City Hall 35.1 km / 21.8 mi
White Bluff New Course 37.3 km / 23.2 mi
Cedron Creek Park 37.7 km / 23.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • Room SMOKINGRoom • SMOKINGROO.JK

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    Room SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SMOKING

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    Room code: ROO.JK

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-1

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • DOUBLE SMOKINGDOUBLE • SMOKINGDBL.JK

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    DOUBLE SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.JK

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  • DOUBLE KING BED SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED SMOKINGDBL.KG-JK

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    DOUBLE KING BED SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING BED SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.KG-JK

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  • QUADRUPLE SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • SMOKINGQUA.JK

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    QUADRUPLE SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.JK

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN-1

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-1

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED SMOKINGDBL.QN-JK

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-JK

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro

6.6
Good
91 Reviews
Cleanliness
5.8 /10
Service
6.8 /10
Comfort
6.4 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Amenities
4.6 /10
43 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2026
Callie
Pool not working. No ice machine. Rude staff. Room was dirty with cigarette ashes left in the bathroom. Shower was not working. Bed was hard and don’t try to ask for another pillow or blanket, unless you like rudeness of staff. Room was in bad need of restoration. Curtains had holes in them. Worst hotel I have ever been in. No refund … so don’t ask.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Mar 2026
Adam
Ok
Self
4/10
Poor
30 Oct 2025
Colby
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.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2025
Omar
Bed was kinda hard for me.
Wanted to get a receipt in the morning but had to wait for someone to open the office (8:30am?)
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Donald
Best stay for the money
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2025
Javier
Old rundown motel
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Bill
Price and convenience
Business
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2024
EARL
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
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
01 Sep 2024
cody

Do not stay here.

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\".
6/10
Pleasant
09 Apr 2024
PHILIP
Next to freeway conveniece. Good beds.
Short ride into downdown Hillboro. Helpful freindly staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2024
Davina

Sleep

Room served its purpose a place to shower and sleep. Very minimal in room, could use thicker blankets.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2023
Dexter

Average

The hotel is in need of major repairs. Old and dated.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
10 Oct 2023
Brian
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.
Business Pet
4/10
Poor
07 Sep 2023
Verified traveler

A place to sleep

It fit the bill for a place to sleep, but it is definitely not fancy by any means. It was cheap.
Business
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2023
Verified traveler

Good but

Just wish they would know the laws about service dogs
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2023
Jennifer
Ice was hard to come by. Manager on duty was VERY kind and helpful.
Business_and_leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2023
Travis
This place has bed bugs
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2023
Victoria
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.
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 May 2023
Gidgit

Hard beds make it hard to sleep

The beds were like hard slabs of stone. The floor was not clean.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2023
Nancy

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2023
Mike

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2023
Randy
Very friendly staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2022
John
an older place, not many electrical outlets but still good value for an overnight stay
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 May 2022
Matthew
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.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
24 Apr 2022
James

Very, very dirty.

Was not clean at all. I stayed a week and the smell never went away. I wiped the sink down and it was too dirty to be acceptable. Unfortunately, I paid for the week in advance. The floor in the bathroom had pubic hair all over and not once was the floor vacuumed while I was there.
I can understand taking out the trash and providing a new towel every day as \"daily cleaning\" was advertised, however, coming into the room that much and not once cleaning the dust off the headboard or the lamp or moping the floor in the bathroom or vacuuming or ever cleaning the table or counter does not count as being covid compliant. Both these pictures are upon check in. Needless to say, I spent some time cleaning enough for comfort. I will not stay again if i ever return to this town.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
13 Nov 2021
Robert

Basic

Very basic furnishings, bed fair, good shower, good deal for the money
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 Nov 2021
Tom
The place is a disaster.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
08 Nov 2021
Adam

Avoid if at all possible.

Dirty, run down motel in a run down town.
Self
4/10
Poor
21 Oct 2021
Tyler

Very disappointed

Lady was rude and demanded cash at check in as we had a trailer with us. 5-6 cars were in the parking lot with people sleeping in them. Hotel is definitely not clean and very outdated.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2021
Patrick

3 S special

Cheap place for nothing more than the \"3 S's\"
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2021
Kim

It’s fine

Just an older hotel

Just needs update and refresh

Place is what you would expect for the price
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2021
Henry

Relaxing time

Needs updates
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

Easy peazy

Works for what we needed, close to Navarro Mills.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
15 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
It was run down pretty bad
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2021
Esmeralda
This was just for work for my guys stay but if you wanna stay for pleasure this in not the hotel for you
Business
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2021
Jessica

Great stay for the price

Front desk was very prompt, & polite.. easy to get in the hotel, quiet... smelt and looked very clean. Cold fridge, that is important to me since I always have left overs, lol... the blanket & pillows were very thin, I didnt care for that, thankfully had brought extras. I saw a roach crawling up in the Fluorescent, happy none came out to greet me though, lol... over all this was the nicest cheapest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Would say a few sprayings from pest control & some better bedding & this place would be a gem.
Business
2/10
Poor
23 Dec 2020
David

Nasty place

Worst place ive ever stayed! There were hair extensions all over the room, plug was hanging out of the wall. I was going to use the fridge but it wasnt even plugged in im guessing bc it didnt work. The beds were like boards and had stains all over the sheets. I didnt even stay here the whole night and checked in at laquinta! Waist of $$$$
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jun 2020
Verified traveler
It was so dirty

Very out dated and there was bugs in the room
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2020
David
It's a good place to stay when your head is just hitting the pillow
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2019
Jackie
I found bedbugs. Horrible condition and quality. Stinky towels and bed.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2024
Linda
El cuarto que me asignaron estaban en remodelacion.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2023
mario
Frequentato da brutta gente
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2022
Gabriel Emilio Martin
Administración muy rústica, que ha venido siendo remendada.
Leisure Self

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Thunderbird Motel Hillsboro
203 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Hillsboro, United States

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