Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Reception
3 restaurants, dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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, Cities of Gold Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

1 King With Balcony

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

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

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

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

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

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Two Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 69 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • 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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

Room, Accessible

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

Standard King

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

Standard Two Queens

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

Executive Two Queens

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
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 MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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 complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. 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 body scrubs, massages or body wraps 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

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
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
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Santa Fe
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort Santa Fe

Reviews

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casino and hotel was great. The golf course is a great layout but the fairways were mostly dead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is AMAZING. The pool is incredible. My ONLY complaint is that there's only one location for the elevators and our room was at the far end of the property. My watch stated 500 steps each way. Not complaining really since i definitely got my steps in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the pool, pool bar, restaurants, food, nice hotel room, but most of all the amount of play we had on the slot machines. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful hotl. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was large and welcoming, and appeared well-cared for. There were lots of great features, art, and history that was a part of the hotel which was nice to see. While the staff wasn't rude, they also were not very communicative or helpful. We were not given any information on check-in about restaurants, amenities hours, access to areas, etc, and had to ask about everything to know, or just explore and figure it out on our own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice propert all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub were clean and well maintained. Stastaymore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Its a very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have been staying here for years used to be so nice by the pool now too many kids. They should not be allowed in my opinion in the hot tub. Played golf at Towa sad to see how bad shape the course is in. Hopefully will get water and repair it needs used to be a beautiful course. Casino was clean and good experience. Rooms are clean sheets super comfortable. Just starting to show some age like us I guess.
Pool area
Towa golf
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked staying here but be prepared to walk a long way to your room. Was quiet with a great bed and very clean. Plenty of food choices and of course the casino was fun but no wins. The pool areas looked great even though we didn’t get a chance to use them. Overall I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was great but the pool and restraints left a lot to be desired. Bar was very poorly serviced with only a couple of hours opened and the food at Red Stag was mediocre especially for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
The rooms are spacious & comfortable. The internet is spotty. I was farthest room out on a wing and got zero internet. Hotel could and should fix this with signal boosters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a relaxing get-a-way. A bit frustrating when we just got into the hot tub (mid-afternoon) and a worker came up and told us we had to get out so that he could treat the pool and hot tub. Would have thought that they would do that before they opened it for the day and after it closed for the day. There were several families that had to get out as well as us. Other than that, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to elevator and hallways were hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice campus, clean and easy to park and get in and out. Elevators are far from lobby, which was odd in my view. You can’t drink on the casino floor, which is weird. Security Officer very friendly. Room was clean but needs some TLC. Casino was fun, but don’t use the ATM on the floor, go to the one in the lobby so you don’t have to get a cash advance. I thought it was bad that the ATM in the Casino only offers a cash advance but the one in the lobby you can do a regular withdrawal. Bar was understaffed during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean our room was in a distant wing so a long walk to go to parking. Pretty property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Customer Service

This was the worst experience we have had as of yet at any hotel which is sad to say. We had multiple reservations, my sisters room was not ready at check in which we made clear we had my niece with special needs, went back two hours later and it was still not ready. After no call she went back at 7pm and the woman at the front desk was completely rude and unsympathetic. We have been staying at and supporting BTR for years and today was the first time we were ever not allowed to do a late checkout and were also told we had to leave the pool by noon. We will ensure we stay Tamaya for all of our family get togethers from this point forward…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025