Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property
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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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

Room

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Suite, Two Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Towa Golf Resort and Cities of Gold Casino. .This casino hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Santa Fe Opera.

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
  • ‪Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Parasol - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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 spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 393 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Satellite programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as a casino and outdoor tennis courts. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Red Sage, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Fe? This hotel has 72000 square feet (6689 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 25 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) 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

Restaurants on site

  • Red Sage
  • Iguana Cafe
  • Turquoise Trail

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons
  • Golf privileges (optional)
  • Golf pro shop
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (72000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 25

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bath
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Portable bath seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • 14 casino gaming tables
  • 1200 casino slot machines
  • 8 casino VIP rooms
  • Casino (70000 square feet of space)
  • Casino sportsbook
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • MP3 dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

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

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 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

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 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

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Buffalo Thunder Hilton
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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Manfred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hi: My name is Manfred Schreyer, and I arrived on Saturday, Aug. 24th at the hotel to visit the Opera. I checked in late afternoon, changed, went to the Opera and afterward I visited with my friends. I arrived back at approximately midnight at my room and noticed that the A/C in my room (I believe it was #2123) was very, very noisy, and I woke up multiple times from the noise of running and off/on switching. In other words, I DID NOT have a pleasant night at the hotel. The next morning I told the front desk about it and her answer was: "We could have switched your room, if it was noisy" -REALLY??- You know to pack up clothes, etc and to switch room is crazy in the middle of the night! I am very, very disappointed in my stay and in the facilitation of the process. Before I write a Google review, I would like to inquire about if you would accommodate a discount process for my next stay, because I believe my previous stay was unacceptable for any guest. I previously had written a message on your Facebook Page with no repsonse from your end. Respectfully, Manfred Schreyer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of the mountains and landscape wonderful! Very peaceful property, clean and no smell of nicotine!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

B Ken

Buffalo Thunder Resort
It felt very comfortable and homey as soon as you walked in. Were greeted by friendly staff as soon as you entered the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Felicitas

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was mediocre, not worth the price though. Kids pool was just a section of sprinklers, not as advertised as a kids pool. Larger pool was nice as well as the hot tub. Front desk staff not very friendly, also did not mention at all when / where breakfast is served, I had purchased the add-on breakfast, I would not recommend as the staff does not know how to charge it. Location about 30 mins away from Santa Fe by highway, if you want something closer I would not recommend booking here. Limited dining and grocery options in the vicinity of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Boardroom suite and because it shares the same floor as the conference rooms on the Mezzanine floor, the AC did not work that great. They bright us a portable fan that helped but not enough to cool the entire room. The staff were friendly and offered to give us a different room, but did not have any other suites available. The Tapas restaurant in the hotel was fantastic, this is the reason for the 2 stars and not 1.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The price is too high. Simple as that. They are charging beyond eight bucks for bottled water in the gift shop. I just used the faucet water. They charge tons of cash for everything, and while the rooms are nice I don’t want to spend ridiculous prices a night plus fees and food. We went to Espanola to eat. And. We won’t stay there again. The main reason we went was the concert on Friday. We were forced to stay 2 nights. The pool was not swimmable. And the indoor pool doesn’t have a lap area. And the security guard at the show was ridiculous. He ran off a guy who touched the barrier. The guy was like 60 and enjoying the show. The guard would not stop giving him trouble. For the money I didn’t get the enjoyment. I won’t be back even though there are more bands coming. It just wasn’t a nice vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I hair high for the amenities @250 a night. Air Supply concert was great , casino floor was clean and neat. Restaurants and service in the restaurants was lacking except for the red sage , we did not go there. The hotel seems to have issues keeping staff in restaurants. Otherwise a very nice stay. Would stay again if they would not gouge on weekends or concert nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prudy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santa Fe Indian Market
It was a great experience and place was clean and safe environment! The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at Buffalo Thunder is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florine

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
The hotel stay was excellent. Was able to conduct business and retreat to a quiet getaway. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, San Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that the carpet is worn near the lobby. Like the carpet from the check in area to the elevators. Should take the carpet out and put pavers instead. The carpet looks extremely dirty. The furniture in the room was also old and worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not worth the price…. Paid 850$ for 3 nights. The room was old feeling. The furniture was all damaged, and the room was sooo far from the main part of the building so it was hard to take our luggage up and then back down at checkout. Also the cleaning people failed to remove all these little packets of something called “blue chew”? I was very grossed out after figuring out what they were
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lanny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing is unique wait time for security to open my safe was 30 minutes. Pool people were unhelpful. Cafe restaurant couldn’t find the host and the food was not cooked properly. When I asked to speak with the manager I was told that he was in a meeting (On a Saturday afternoon) Really. No housekeeping was good. No place to eat after 9 pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You have to drag your wheeled suitcases for half a mile down a plush carpeted hallway, take an elevator, and then wheel it another 75 meters to the room. There is no alternative. And as soon as we opened the door, we knew that the room had been occupied by a smoker. Probably sat on the patio with the door open. Bleach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024