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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Towa Golf Resort

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
3 restaurants, dinner served
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
  • Popular LocationBuffalo Thunder Resort and Casino2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTowa Golf Resort9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCities of Gold Casino4 min drive
  • AirportSanta Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)27 min drive

Room options

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Standard King

Standard King

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

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

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2 Queen Beds With Balcony

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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 | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Two Queens

  • 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

1 King With Balcony

  • 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Two Queens

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

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | Floor plan

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Santa Fe

In entertainment district.At this Santa Fe hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Towa Golf Resort and 6 miles (10 km) of Cities of Gold Casino. Don Quixote Distillery and Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Santa Fe Opera is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 2 min walk
  • Towa Golf Resort - 9 min walk
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 4 min drive
  • Santa Fe Opera - 8 min drive
  • Nambe Falls - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Mesita Eatery - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Gabriel's - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Turquoise Trail Bar & Grill - 4 min walk

About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Towa Golf Resort
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.

  • 1 building
  • 393 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 72000 sq ft of conference space
  • 6689 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
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.

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 spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 12-25 per person
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 36 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guide

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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)!

Property payment types

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 12–25 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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pieces of pottery and art.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is run down Only two places to eat and the deli that was supposed to be open until 2 am was out of everything by 12:00
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Josiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a ways outside of Santa Fe. Limited amount of restaurants in the Casino. Best Nreakfast was at Iguana Cafe. Indoor pool and gym was amazing, heated indoor pool was great for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and appreciate being able to take my fur baby!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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