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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
The current price is $159
$139 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 26 - May 27

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
  • Place, Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Towa Golf Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Opera
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 King With Balcony

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

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

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

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

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

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

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

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Desert view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Desert view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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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)
  • Desert view
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • Desert view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Desert view
  • 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

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

Room, Accessible

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

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

Standard King

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

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

Standard Two Queens

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

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

Executive Two Queens

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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

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

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About the neighborhood

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 resort is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Santa Fe Opera.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Towa Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Santa Fe Opera - 9 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 16 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Race Book - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers 393 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is 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 resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Red Sage, one of the resort'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 resort 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.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to May 15:
  • One of the swimming pools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jobi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, stafff very efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taliesin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent. Staff at restaurants were all fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looked promising on the web site. Sadly the hotel is in pretty bad shape, so disappointing ....we had to change 2 rooms and both were dirty, dirty towels in the bathroom, trash cans, there was no other option and we had to move to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff from check in to security. Every thing was clean lobby to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elvira

Traveled with partner
Clean room , turquoise trail restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was dirty white water stains on the shower door. Wasn't impressed for a Hilton location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice an clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our only issue was that we could hear everything from the outside. And the room next to us had their tv on all night on full blast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026