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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
3 restaurants, dinner served
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cities of Gold Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nambe Falls
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Queen Beds With Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Two Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 786 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 786 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 743 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 786 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 592 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Two Queens

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 King With Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Two Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 786 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4-star Santa Fe resort walkable to Towa Golf Resort
This smoke-free resort 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder features a golf course and outdoor tennis courts. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 25 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 72000 square feet (6689 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly resort also offers a casino, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 feet 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 25 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (72,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 04 to October 01
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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. 511 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a cramped hotel. They need better restaurant options
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the last night. Children next door were loud late at night into the early morning. Other than that it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lame

The hotel itself was decent, however the casino was one of the lamest casinos I have ever been to, you cant walk around with a drink, they i only had 1 bar and you cant leave the bar with your drink to play. The restaurant was nice looking but the food was not great, everything was pretty much closed, would bot recommend this hotel to anyone. Wish I would have known to stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was nice except they Locked the balcony / patio because we didn’t pay for the deluxe suite
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool was very crowded and out of control. There was no game room. Only 2 restaurants. Amenities listed was not correct.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAN

Traveled with family
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Suntai

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buffalo

Room was really clean! I wish there was courtesy coffee in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Beds are firm, room was clean, friendly staff, I have no complaints! The resort is large and there is plenty of art to look at. Great stay, I would recommend for couples and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really love staying here. The casino within the hotel is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like the property, including the casino, is preparing for updates. Specifically re: the hotel, things look good and are perfectly fine and it almost comes off as a higher end property than it is. It takes a closer look to really see the wear,. However, service is very good and restaurant prices are reasonable. We had a good family stay in a Jr. Suite. Very roomy. It was a convenient base for exploring Santa Fe and some of the national parks/monuments in the area. We came back and enjoyed the indoor pool (it's smaller than pics look) and hottub every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maija

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gildardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No where to enjoy a meal after the concert I attended otherwise it was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

KATHERINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the amount of money spent per night you would think the rooms would be decent! Waited over an hour for a remote control, the floor lamp didn’t have lightbulbs, missing knobs on drawers, wallpaper is visibly coming off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views, food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025