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Thunder Valley Casino Resort

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Experience the thrill of Thunder Valley Casino Resort, where entertainment and relaxation meet. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, or try your luck at one of 3500 slot machines - all while taking advantage of shopping on site and free wired internet. Top-rated staff make your stay seamless.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe King

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

Deluxe 2 Queens

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

About the neighborhood

Lincoln is home to Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Utility Exploration Center and Carnegie Library Historic Building are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Strikes Unlimited and Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hardwood Palace or All American Speedway. Visit our Lincoln travel guide
Map
1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA, 95648

What's nearby

  • Cal Expo
    Cal Expo
    36 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Guy West Bridge on a semi cloudy day
    California State University Sacramento
    40 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Discovery Park in Sacramento in late spring.
    Discovery Park
    41 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Aerial perspective of Sacramento, California, highlighting the Golden 1 Center, high rise buildings, and the Sacramento River under a clear blue sky.
    Golden 1 Center
    42 min drive - 29.5 miles
  • Thunder Valley Casino
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Roseville Station
    16 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thunder Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    7 min drive
  • In-N-Out Burger
    6 min drive
  • Fatburger
    1 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee & Tea
    9 min walk

About this property

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Thunder Valley Casino Resort and take advantage of a casino, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 3500 slot machines, bingo, and 2 casino VIP rooms. Indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, and a body treatment at Spa at Thunder Valley, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, High Steaks Steak House, serves dinner. Free wired internet is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and shopping on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with cabanas and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 408 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 feet 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunder Valley Casino Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Thunder Valley Casino Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunder Valley Casino Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunder Valley Casino Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thunder Valley Casino Resort located?

Situated in Lincoln, this spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thunder Valley Casino and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardwood Palace and William Jessup University. Strikes Unlimited and Lincoln Hills Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 690 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 what a beautiful hotel and the rooms are amazing. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great facility. Clean and rooms are spacious. Parking is very easy. The staff was always available and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW… great staff, clean room, and the Casino was beautiful. Self parking was easy. The room was much better than expected, the mattress and pillows were amazing, we received a goodnight sleep. It exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to stay there again, I do not normally write reviews, but I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly kind staff stating if there is anything we can help you with during your stay let us know. Cafe diner fresh crisp salad.. bathroom facilities clean. Unfortunately pool access not open until May. Beds extremely comfortable. Nice touch on robes to wear. Will recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a really nice room and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes my first time at this Casino and I was very happy with everything. It was clean on the play floor and my room. At check-in Christina was nice and thorough. It was comfortable, the ventilation/air system was spot on! All in all I had a great experience, Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredibly comfortable and clean! I will look forward to returning for another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and we loved our room ❤️ We definitely will be returning for another stay 2026
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Super nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Balinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From valet, the room, food, venue, to check out; it was all excellent! Thank you TVCR, we look forward to staying again soon!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean room and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is great. Check in was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and very friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Myrlane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. Very well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great staff was friendly and accommodating Rooms were clean and The bed was comfy Didnt get to try the spa but the in room bathtub was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

kerista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it amazing customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Rooms with awesome amenities! Very spacious rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean hotel and casino with a really nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very pleasant facility is amazing and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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