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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

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November 2025

December 2025

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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

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

1 King With Balcony

Wonderful

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

Excellent

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

Very good

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

Good

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

Very good

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

46 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

64 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

55 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Two Queen Beds

Wonderful

57 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

69 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

73 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

73 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

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

Very good

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

Exceptional

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard King

Wonderful

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Two Queens

Wonderful

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Two Queens

Exceptional

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Very good

36 sq m
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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 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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Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly resort 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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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

8/10 Good

Dave

2 Aug 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2025

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

Anniversary Trip

Cleanliness was great. Especially appreciated night light in restroom. Restaurants good. My only complaint is not enough luggage carts.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

31 July 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

31 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No stars for you

Not impressed at all. This resort was way out of the way and not at all comparable to other casinos in Albuquerque. If you like the nightlife or like to get out and do things, don’t stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

31 July 2025

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

Awesome time

All the restaurants were really good. Cozy comfortable hotel rooms. Super friendly staff.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family

31 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great room, great staff...I have absolutely no complaints about this place, we will be back!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Garre, Amarillo

31 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

29 July 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ERIC, APO AE

Travelled with group

29 July 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

the property is fine, most staff were avoiding or stand off ish except for the restraunt staff. the check in person was unfriendly and avoided any questions about property despite our first time here. signage or lack of it is none. arriving after dark and not knowing which direction to go was confusing!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

29 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

This is an attractive property surrounded by gorgeous landscape 360 degrees. There is some remarkable bronze statues and display cases full of incredible Native American pottery. Large comfortable lobby for socializing. Signage outside the facility and inside is ‘discreet’ (hard to see) so that could be improved. The desk clerk on our arrival was downcast close to the point of rudeness. The housekeeper on our floor smiled and said hello; she seemed glad to see us and happy in her work. It was a Monday and the restaurant and bar closed before we got back from an event and that was disappointing but perhaps understandable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with family

28 July 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

28 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

28 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family

26 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really wonderful property with amazing amenities. Kid friendly with two pools, two hot tubs and an arcade. Great location, close to Nambe Falls and Santa Fe. Rooms were cozy clean and spacious.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family

25 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Had dinner at the Red Sage restaurant. Mentioned to the waiter that we were there for my wife's birthday...no response, not even a happy birthday. Also told the front desk at check in about B-day and dinner...nada. I ordered the scallops and was informed nothing comes with that dish, but the waiter directed me to the extras on the menu. Price the menu so the presentation looks great. My wife's steak came with sides, soooo? I changed to a steak, but both were average. My wife had a small portion of hers remaining, so we asked for a piece of aluminum foil to wrap. We were informed by the waiter that the kitchen would not give out any foil to the wait staff because they were watching their costs. When he returned with a plastic box he went on about how much a to go box costs compared to a piece of foil. I did not need a lesson on economics after paying top dollar for a very average steak. FYI, my background is in the hospitality industry. I have worked for multiple corporate Sheratons (1500 rooms) and Hiltons (1600 rooms) hotels. Managed Front of house, back of house, F & B, Front Office, Recreation, condo rentals, etc. I only mention this to give some background for my next statement. Staff was trained to never say NO to any reasonable request, and if there was any question about honoring a request, speak with your manager. Make the guest happy period. On the positive side, the waiter in the breakfast room (Jimmy) was great not only to us but to every guest. Even though busy.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family

25 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice parking great, clean , New Mexico vibe and that’s what I expect,

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

20 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful, clean property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

18 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner

18 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family

16 July 2025

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

Very nice hotel. Service excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

15 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheik

Travelled with family

14 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and friendly staff. Rooms are beautiful and well appointed - spacious, gorgeous decorations and great views from our room. Breakfast and dinner was delicious. We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

14 July 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

14 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group

14 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was clean, staff was professional and responsive. Bed was very comfortable and loved the balcony! Loved the pool and outdoor areas.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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