Thunderbird Resort Club - Club QM

Great place and very nice host! Great geographicly, just far enough from the strip were you are not bombarded with traffic when you are looking for some down time.

Nice place to stay close to the casinos
Be careful not to get tricked into buying a time share
When you can rent a room for half the price

Thunderbird Home Away From Home: I quite enjoy spending time here after long days and nights getting up to mischief in the Greater Reno Area. Walking distance to the Western Village Casino, the Sparks Marina (complete with walking and bike trails), SCHEELS (Mom you don't need another one of those, stahp.), and the Nugget Casino, Home of the Rib Fest, is about a mile's walk.

My bf usually handles the Check In part when we stay at timeshares, since he's the member. It works out for me because the whole video conference experience is peculiar. Patience is key. If it malfunctions enough you may find yourself snuggling a complimentary bottle of the finest red table wine. Score! Rustic in appearance, the furnishings in the rec center and lobby remind me of a comfy cabin that also has a popcorn machine. They've got a tv, games, books, rental movies, and magazines for the wait.

Outside you'll find a pool and hot tub. The pool is on the smaller side and always seems to have floating balls of hair that I swear isn't all mine, but is still a relaxing experience on a hot summer day nonetheless. Not too far away is the massive BBQ area where they do complimentary burger n hot dog lunches on Sunday afternoons (Memorial Day through Labor Day/Rib Fest Weekend), a must if you're staying through the weekend at the Bird.

The Condos, many of which were recently remodeled (the last time we stayed here, in July, there were new couches and carpet), are large and in charge, with multiple stories and bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen is well-stocked with appliances and implements, but I would caution you to bring your own pans. We ran into cruddy pans at another property, but not the Bird. They're just owned by the same folks. There's a cook top, oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. Likely I'm forgetting to list some stuff. They have a gym if you're in need, which is on the smol side but offers a few machines and weights to work on the swol. I fancy a walk around the Marina and a stumble home from the Casinos, personally.

Here it comes. I know you were waiting for it: Thunderbird is Go. Have yourself an affordable good time! Personally, I really have enjoyed my time here and the people I've spent that time with. Blessed!

Why anyone would want to buy into this dump is beyond me.
The rooms are totally outdated, dirty and have insect problems. Wouldn't stay here again for free let alone buy into this mess.​

Update Aug.22.
We were moved to an updated room which is much cleaner. The carpet is still stained but not dirty like the previous room we had. The appliances are all newer. As are the TVs. The TV in the master however has LCD damage that causes lines to go through it but at least it's a newer flat screen. The folks that work here are very friendly. The grounds are beautiful.

UGGGGGGGHHHHHH DO NOT BUY INTO THIS... This is the worst scam I have dealt with. UGLY - NOT Updated Rooms... DIRTY GROSS the people ohhhh they are winners - we have been waiting since September to get our TITLE - with sooooooo many stories of Fed Ex lost it yet they can't give me a tracking # - walked in and they said they just mailed it then get a email that oh no Fed Ex lost them - bad bad bad

I can't figure out how to change my review.

The manager never got back to me after I left multiple messages!! They charged me $250!! I had to change rooms because I almost died from the railing not being bolted to the wall, among other things! This place is old snd dangerous!! Please be aware especially if you have kids!!

They accused me for putting a stain on the wall that was already there!! They also said the Dairy Queen blizzard that we didn't get completely cleaned by the garbage was puke!! Complete jerks, ripping me off!! This place is a joke.

We traded our Marriott Hawaii timeshare into Interval and made some late moment reservation to this place as it was the only available place we could drive to.
The parking lots are all beat up and broken. Homeless people living next door near an empty hotel. Our room is old and worn out. The dishwasher hangs loose out of the cabinet and the kitchen faucet is leaking. And they asked if we would sit in a timeshare presentation for $100.
Towels are clean and thick. Plenty of hot water with the hot water unit in one of our closets which I don't mind but still weird. They do have decent dish ware and appliances except for the broken dishwasher.
Roberta the concierge was nice and it's also a plus this place is gated.
Now I just realize why I needed an antihistamine when I got here when all our clothes were covered with cat hair and I'm allergic to cats! Changing rooms today after 3 nights being miserable and hopefully there weren't any cats staying in the next room like this one. Down to 1 star. We were in Room 313 near all the construction going on outside in our building.
We switched rooms to a newer room and it's night and day difference even as they are the same layout. Still mad they gave us a run down cat infested room to begin with when they could have given us this room to begin with. Up to 2 stars.

Thunderbird Resort is a timeshare adequate for those who don't like the smokey casinos. We arrived around 2 am at the gated entrance which makes one feel a bit more secure being across the street from a mobile home park. Once they buzzed us through, I walked into the registration office. I looked for a person at the desk, but I only heard a male voice that said "I'm here just walk up to the desk." Fear and confusion mixed in with curiosity had me walk forward. I saw a big screen monitor behind the desk. The voice then went ahead and gave me instructions on checking in. Let me clarify, I saw no human during my check-in. Only heard a voice. When our room keys shot out of the dispenser and the voice said thank you, I replied "thank you robot or human?" The voice laughed and said have a good night. This was the strangest check-in I ever experienced!

We had a ground floor unit. You walk in and there is a distinct odor between smoke and cleaner. The furniture is severely outdated! The room has an apartment feel to it, an apartment you know you don't want to stay in for too long!

They do what they can with this place. Staff is polite. Amenities are not up to par with most timeshares, but it could be perceived to be better than the Reno hotels if you hate the casino smoke.

Definitely don't expect 5 star amenities, but overall not a terrible stay, just not preferred. Hopefully they decide to update this property! It has potential!

The Thunderbird "Resort" is a hybrid low-income apartment complex with a virtual reception "front desk" surrounded by trailer parks. The buildings and interior design are dilapidated from the late 80s early 90s.

The beds squeaked and creaked. The sofa-bed mattress was stained and the old springs made it impossible to sleep on. I never heard back from the manager regarding my mattress complaints and was compelled to purchase an air mattress at the local Walmart.

The gym equipment and decor has not been replaced since the mid 1980's.

I was able to get extra pillows and towels. Toilet paper, dish soap and paper towels were also in abundant supply.

Heater and appliances worked well.

I was at the resort 2 days. we left and my credits card was billed for the 2 days after we left. management would not refund my credit card. Tim picked up the issue but after 2 phone calls he dropped it. very dissatisfied will the resort.