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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Two Queen Beds, Accessible
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Executive Two Queens
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
592 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Two Queens
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed
786 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
388 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Two Queen Beds
614 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
592 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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2 Queen Beds With Balcony
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard King
388 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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1 King With Balcony
388 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds
743 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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2 Qn Beds Accessible Room
388 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
592 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
592 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds
689 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
495 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Towa Golf Resort

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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 upscale 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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87506

Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:

  • Full-service spa

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Room service not included

Hotel Amenities

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 hotel'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 hotel'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 hotel 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.

  • Express check-in
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Uncovered parking
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Uncovered parking
  • Computer station
  • Conference space size (meters) - 6689
  • Number of meeting rooms - 25
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • Fence around pool
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shared microwave
  • Shopping on site
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Total number of rooms - 393
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Golf course on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Pro shop
  • Casino
  • Clubhouse
  • Sportsbook
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Conference space
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2008
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of slot machines - 1200
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Number of gaming tables - 14
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms - 8
  • Children's pool
  • Casino floor size square feet - 70000
  • Casino floor size square meters - 6503
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Ski storage
  • Free long-term parking
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 72000
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay movies
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Wired internet access (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • MP3 docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Grab bar - in bathtub
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Roll-in shower
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 14
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Car required

Cashless transactions are available

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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  • Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Hotel Santa Fe

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 hotel 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.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A car is required for transportation to and from this property.

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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