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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

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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
    ‪8 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

1 King With Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Two Queen Beds

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

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

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

Room, Accessible

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

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

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Two Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Two Queens

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants, 9-minute walk 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers 393 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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 centre.

Children aged 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 selected days.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • For dining with pool views, stop by Red Sage, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages, body scrubs or facials at Wo Pin
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by foot from Towa Golf Resort and a 4-minute drive from Cities of Gold Casino
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 25 meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 72000 square feet (6689 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A casino, an indoor pool, and a children's pool are also featured at the family-friendly Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Fe resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Red Sage – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Iguana Cafe – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Turquoise Trail – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 20 October to 15 May:
  • 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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive smart lock details.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 04 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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
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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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1011 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean, nice staff. Great venue to see a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shamecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie, Rio Rancho

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The only issue I had with our stay was that there were no snacks in the room. My husband and I both work a night shift so we are used to being up in the late hours while everyone is asleep. We got hungry and we were not prepared for nothing being open near by to get anything to eat. We were starving by the time food services were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Clean and friendly - nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Being a Hilton I expected much more. One sit down restaurant inside on the main floor, the other option was closed. Otherwise you had to go downstairs to the casino to find other options. Room had very dated furniture, the office chair in the room was peeling on the backside. Beds were firmer than I liked but may suit someone else. Lady that checked me in had zero personality, all front desk staff that we encountered would not be the face of a brand that is known for hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel f.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely perfect, breakfast especially
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very nice, but the hotel itself needs a little bit of an upgrade. Probably won't stay there again. While the staff was really nice, service was pretty slow and options were very few.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chan Kayum

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like hot tub and golf club
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew, Eagle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great service at Red Sage, modern, comfortable clean room. The only negative was no room service, but take out at the restaurants to get you out to the casino. No gambling in the hotel proper kept it quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with very pleasant staff. Room was spacious and very clean! Nice bedding and great housekeeping staff. The bathroom needed some updating. This was a great value for our six night stay just outside of Santa Fe.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshuah

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

4/10 Poor

Amy

The room was ok and they got me in early. However the staff in the hotel was horribly rude everywhere. Restaurants. Front desk. I said thank you so many times to never hear a your welcome. Maybe its a southern thing?? I felt the staff was racist to my black cousin and friend. Theykicked me out of a restaurant for having food from the puzzza place and not eating it...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
WiFi problems but manager worked it out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025