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Thunder Valley Casino Resort

4.0 star property

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Nightclub
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA, 95648
  • Place, Thunder Valley Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden 1 Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, California State University Sacramento
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe 2 Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Hotel in Lincoln with full-service spa and casino
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a casino and a restaurant. Free wired Internet in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a nightclub, 8 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers 408 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Spa at Thunder Valley has 12 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thunder Valley Casino. You'll find features such as free self-parking and free wired Internet, plus 8 bars.
  • Free wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant, a poolside bar and 8 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body wraps, hot stone massages or reflexology at Spa at Thunder Valley
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Thunder Valley Casino and a 4-minute drive from Hardwood Palace
Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 8 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 6 meeting rooms. A casino, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a nightclub are also featured at the business-friendly Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lincoln hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
High Steaks Steak House – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Red Lantern – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Thunder Cafe – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 8 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • High Steaks Steak House
  • Red Lantern
  • Thunder Cafe

Things to do

  • 110 gaming tables
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3,500 slot machines
  • Bingo
  • Casino (250,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Thunder Valley Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 610 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Amenities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrlane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. Very well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrasa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice clean quiet room. Up dated and good black out curtains. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and staff were as well (front desk, valet, and baggage).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth checkin with bag service to the room. Extremely helpful and friendly hotel staff. The room was way bigger than I thought, extremely clean and super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were wonderful — genuinely friendly and helpful. My room was exceptionally nice: large, stylish, and very comfortable, with great furniture and a bed I didn’t want to leave. The hotel itself feels upscale and well maintained. The only downside is the smoke. Because people are allowed to smoke in the casino, the smell drifts through much of the building. If you’re sensitive to smoke, that’s something to know before you book.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay often and the rooms are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes parking through the valet service was quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsiaohung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ridiculous u have to give an ID for a wheelchair when they have my card on file. Took over 20mins to check. Did not mention u can’t visit other floors on the elevator. I would have stayed on the same floor as my family if I was aware of the elevator inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich, San Leandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday get away

Best hotel we have ever stayed in. So clean and up to date. Very comfortable bed and the bathroom and tub was amazing! Friendly staff and so helpful. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was outstanding. Casino was exciting and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
did not use the spa. used the valley and bellhop service. everyone was professional all polite. my sister and i totally enjoyed our stay. and we were really happy with our rooms .any staff we encountered were very courteous. we are coming back for more visits. thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This place is great.. except if you have booked it because it’s the “family friendly” option with a pool and hot tub that’s listed as an amenity but actually closed Monday-Thursday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge casino
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025