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Thunder Valley Casino Resort

4.0 star property

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Nightclub
Front of property
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe 2 Queens

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

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About this property

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Thunder Valley 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 center are onsite.
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 separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
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 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 like free self parking and free wired internet, plus 8 bars.
  • Free wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck 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 hot stone massages, reflexology, or manicures and pedicures at Spa at Thunder Valley
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Steps from Thunder Valley Casino and a 5-minute drive from Hardwood Palace
Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a 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 center 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. A complete renovation of Thunder Valley Casino Resort was completed in November 2017.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
High Steaks Steak House - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Red Lantern - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Thunder Cafe - This restaurant specializes 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)
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017

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 available
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 center 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 460 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 587 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't think of anything i didn't like
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd stay here again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was too high and the pillows were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday trip

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somnath, Folsom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When my mom and I arrived I pulled into the Hotel Check-in lane and was immediately greeted by the staff. I received the valet ticket and help carrying our bags inside to the check-in desk. The lady at the check-in desk took our ID’s to confirm my reservation and get both of us room keys set up. Afterwards she explained all of the amenities available to us and where everything was located. We were also offered help carrying our bags to the room. Everything was super clean. The hotel portion is non-smoking but the main lobby connects directly to the casino so you still get a strong smell of smoke there but every other portion of the hotel did NOT smell of smoke. You scan your key and select your floor. The room was easy to find and not too far from the elevator and ice room. The room itself was very nice, spacious, and clean. There is a mini fridge and coffee station, huge TV, desk, dresser drawers and a lounge chair in the main room area plus a small closet space where the safe is located. There is a sliding door leading to the bathroom and features double sinks, plenty of towels/rags and a huge deep tub and a nicely sized shower that had shampoo, conditioner and soap dispensers inside of it. My only complaints about my entire stay was that there was no hand soap in the bathroom so we ended up using some shower gel my mom brought and the lights that are attached to the headboard around werebroken off on one of the beds. Other than that, everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything was great even all the staffs were great. No complaints. We will be back soon to enjoy thanks to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

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

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected it was a wonderful stay, it was my second time been here and I will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aiden

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Friendly staffs, room is very clean with new remodel. We had a very pleasant time there. Absolutely will be back and recommended to friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great at verifying all aspects of stay before we went. Made up for Expedia only giving itinerary number and not reservation number until right before our stay. A lot of travelers like to verify everything well before the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property takes pride in exceeding customer expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, but no housekeeping services

Overall, the stay was good. However, the housekeeping did not clean the room. This was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paid but did not get to stay there because i was told and shown that i paid in ful and that was including the deposit. So lost a little over $300.00 and didnt experience the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Rooms with awesome amenities! Very spacious rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was accomadating and friendly during the check in time, even though I came in earlier. The staff said I could check in and get my rooms on opposite on a floor or I could wait and they would text me when rooms they are side by side when it's ready.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very polite and helpful as well as friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025