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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Towa Golf Resort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cities of Gold Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Two Queen Beds

Suite, Two Queen Beds

  • 57 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 69 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Self parking is free. Additionally, a casino, an indoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers 393 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wo Pin has 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. Enjoy features like free self parking, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • For dining with pool views, stop by Red Sage, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, hot stone massages, or body wraps at Wo Pin
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Towa Golf Resort and a 4-minute drive from Cities of Gold Casino
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 25 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 72000 square feet (6689 square meters) and includes a conference center. A casino, an indoor pool, and a children's pool are also featured at the family-friendly Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Red Sage - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Iguana Cafe - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Turquoise Trail - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Iguana Cafe
  • Red Sage
  • Turquoise Trail

Things to do

  • 1,200 slot machines
  • 14 gaming tables
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino (70,000 square foot of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Piano
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 25 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (72,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 9.95 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive smart lock details.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 04 and close October 01.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, 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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Buffalo Resort Santa Fe
Buffalo Thunder Hilton
Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort
Hilton Golf Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Golf Resort Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort Buffalo Thunder
Santa Fe Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Hotel
Hilton Buffalo Thunder Hotel
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort And Spa At Buffalo Thunder
Santa Fe Hilton
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Santa Fe
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort Santa Fe

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful! The other two bright spots about this resort are the pool and the gym. Hands down the best hotel gym I have been to in a long time. The downsides of this property is it feels pretty run down in places. In the main hallway a door wouldn't shut so it was always very cold walking to the lobby. Our room was pretty rough. We got stuck with a "second" floor room that had a beautiful view of an HVAC unit, my kids couldn't see anything past that. In our room itself, the shower spigot was broken, there was a missing floorboard where you could see unfinished drywall, and the furniture was peeling. With all that being said, we would probably stay here again, it is a nice property close enough to some of the ski resorts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed - WIFI Issues
Was so looking forward to our stay. Was very disappointed with the resort. WiFi was not working (traveling with 13 yr old & 8 yr old). Hotel has shampoo, conditioner shower gel and lotion pumps conveniently placed in the restroom. However, both conditioner and lotion were empty. Walkway to room elevators had a strange odor and serious carpet stains. Visited Casino for a bit, very empty and a little creepy vibe. Most slots are dated. Won a bit and then lost it back. Positive: Beds were comfortable. Room and bathroom is spacious. There were a lot of channels to watch. Be careful which room option you choose when booking your room. I thought we had breakfast included with our stay. Unfortunately, I picked the wrong room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUAN, richardson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel itself was very nice. Clean rooms, nice pool, beautiful lobby, and cute looking restaurants. Staff, service, and food do not meet the level of quality of the facilities. Staff were rude. Couldn’t get anyone to deliver room service. Food was not good at all. If Hilton wants to make this resort a true destination, it needs to improve its service and food asap.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C davey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Buffalo Thunder was Wonderful New Years Eve in 2015 and again on Christmas Vacation in 2024. I know this may not be mentioned enough but Maid Service was Excellent! (And Very Much Appreciated) The only negative was All Front Desk personnel were Non-Smiling and Non-Welcoming at Check In and Check Out. Otherwise, Buffalo Thunder is a Wonderful Resort. Plus, Curtis (Waiter in Red Sage Dining Room) was Most Excellent!! C. Davey Castleberry
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Easy check in. Room was great and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ritika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice property with casino and dining options. They should have microwaves in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven J

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Didem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. The only complaint would be the limited dining options at the hotel and lack of adequate staffing at the restaurants and coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was wrong
Room was supposed to be a king bed but we were given two full size beds. Not comfortable for a married couple
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Albuquerque

Travelled with group
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
N0 Restaurants were open!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my daughter's birthday, hotel expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

I really like this resort. Everything you could need. Only problem was the two restaurants were both closed Thurs evening, the ritzy restaurant out of my budget, and deli/fast food I can’t eat. Breakfast the next morning was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was amazing! Only thing we didn’t like was the shower head, very hard to shower with!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024