Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Suite, 1 King Bed
Reception
Reception
3 restaurants, dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 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

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Suite, Two Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Room, Accessible

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

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Desert view
  • 73 sq m
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • Towa Golf Resort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Fe Opera - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Nambe Falls - 25 min drive - 21.8 km

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 hot 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 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 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

Buffalo Resort Santa Fe
Buffalo Thunder Hilton
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Santa Fe Resort
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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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 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

Dina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The overall property and the rooms were nice. However, the staff was not helpful and the communication was clear. The restaurant on property closed earlier than the closing time so we had difficulty even getting food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and Gabriels resturaunt down the road is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to my moms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mym

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a support dog
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zeeana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property rooms and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doors were slamming shut all night long as well as children crying in the next room.. Would rent a private suite next for a more quiet experience..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy didnt have a room with a view kinda disappointed and was put by lobby so was very loud all night and early in morning so didn't get much sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary trip

Beautiful and clean hotel! Friendly staff! Would highly recommend and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and we liked the casino
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary-Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel!! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful artwork insude
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graciela P

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was dirty and the furniture was old and deteriorated. Was not at all what we expected for a 4 star hotel. We checked out immediately. We felt very unsafe. The couple next to use sounded like they were having a domestic fight. Another room full of guests were yelling and cussing. We felt like we were racially profiled and placed on a certain floor. We are locals to New Mexico who work very hard, I work in medical care and was taking a break from work and was very disappointed with my trip. We are vegetarian and there was nothing nutritious to eat. We ended up loosing our money and had to pay $250 to drive to Santa Fe and check into another hotel. We paid for a room with a balcony and had a view of the parking lot, free way and a trailer park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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