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Thunder Valley Casino Resort

1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA, US
4.0Very Good
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About this property

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is a 4-star independent property located in Lincoln, California, just a 3-minute walk from Thunder Valley Casino. The resort encompasses 408 guest rooms, including 40 suites, making it a substantial destination for both leisure and gaming visitors.

All rooms feature air conditioning, LCD televisions, and private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers stocked with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Each room includes a laptop-compatible safe, desk, and telephone with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.7 out of 5, reflecting consistent satisfaction with room quality and amenities.

Dining options span multiple venues: High Steaks Steak House serves dinner, while two coffee shops and cafes provide casual alternatives. Eight bars and lounges throughout the property include a poolside bar, and room service is available during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

The resort features a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreation amenities include a nightclub, hot tub, 24-hour fitness facilities, sauna, and steam room. The 250,000-square-foot casino floor houses 3,500 slot machines and 110 gaming tables across 2 VIP gaming rooms, alongside bingo facilities. Additional services include concierge, gift shops, banquet hall with 6 meeting rooms, business center, and free wired internet.

The property sits within 4 minutes by car of Hardwood Palace and 3.3 miles from William Jessup University. Sacramento International Airport is 27 miles away, with San Francisco International Airport at 124 miles. Location ratings from guests average 4.2 out of 5 based on 456 reviews. The resort maintains 90% recommendation rates overall with a 4.6 out of 5 rating.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Service animals are permitted; pets are not allowed. The property offers free self-parking and free RV, bus, and truck parking, plus electric car charging stations for guest convenience.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Thunder Valley Casino and within 4 minutes by car from Hardwood Palace. This casino hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from William Jessup University and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Strikes Unlimited.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Thunder Valley Casino - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hardwood Palace - 4 km / 2.5 mi
William Jessup University - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Strikes Unlimited - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Lincoln Hills Golf Club - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Topgolf - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Cinemark Century Blue Oaks Theatres - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Turkey Creek Golf Club - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Woodcreek Golf Club - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Diamond Oaks Golf Club - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Whitney Oaks Country Club - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
@the Grounds - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
All American Speedway - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Foskett Dog Park - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Placer County Fairgrounds - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 54.2 km / 33.7 mi
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 408 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, High Steaks Steak House, for dinner. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 8 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After enjoying recreational amenities such as a nightclub and a hot tub, a lucky night at the casino is the perfect end to the day. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sacramento Intl Airport (27 miles), San Francisco Intl Airport (124 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary Valet and Garage parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
  • 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)<

Know before you go

  • 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 hotel 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.