Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly resort with golf course, near Towa Golf Resort

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers the ultimate resort experience with 36 holes of golf, a casino, and a spa. Enjoy meals at one of three on-site restaurants or relax by the outdoor or indoor pool. With shopping on site, cabanas by the pool, and helpful staff according to guest reviews.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Casino

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Golf course
Casino
3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
Ski storage
3 outdoor tennis courts
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Children's pool
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$116 nightly

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Poolside perfection

Lounge in style under umbrellas or in private cabanas by the seasonal outdoor pool. The pool-view restaurant and children's pool add to the aquatic fun.

Spa sanctuary

The full-service spa offers treatments from aromatherapy to hot stone massages. Guests can unwind in the sauna, hot tub, and steam room.

Culinary adventure

Experience pool-view dining at the restaurant or explore 2 other eateries. Full breakfast awaits, while 2 bars and a cafe offer varied refreshment options.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 24 of 24 rooms

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

1 King With Balcony

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds With Balcony

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

2 Qn Beds Accessible Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

495 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

689 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

592 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Two Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

614 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

743 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

786 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

786 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

592 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

592 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

592 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

786 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

786 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard King

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Two Queens

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Two Queens

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

388 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Spa
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$234 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506

What's nearby

Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Towa Golf Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cities of Gold Casino - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Santa Fe Opera - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
Nambe Falls - 31 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 27 min drive
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 28 min drive
Santa Fe Depot - 15 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

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder features a golf course and a casino. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Red Sage, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 393 units
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

- Pets allowed (2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*

Internet

- WiFi in public areas*
- WiFi and wired internet access in rooms*

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Free uncovered onsite extended parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children's pool
Fence around the pool

What to do

Golf privileges
Tennis
Golf lessons
Shopping
Sportsbook
Access to nearby indoor pool
Ski lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
25 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (72000 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Golf cart on site
Golf clubs on site
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Ski storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 2008
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Piano
24-hour fitness center
Golf course on site
Golf driving range on site
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Casino
Full-service spa
Golf clubhouse on site
Golf pro shop on site
14 casino gaming tables
1200 casino slot machines
8 casino VIP rooms
3 outdoor tennis courts
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Reception hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Portable bathtub seat
Grab bar in bathtub
Grab bar in shower
Roll-in shower
Accessible bathtub
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

MP3 docking station
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free bottled water

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 2 2025 to September 19 2025 (dates subject to change):

One of the swimming pools

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

Pets

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May 04 to October 01
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. One of the pools will be unavailable from September 2 2025 to September 19 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, the 70000 square-foot casino features 1200 slot machines and 14 gaming tables. Sportsbook is offered.

What is there to do at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder and nearby?

Tee off at the onsite golf course, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder also has 2 bars, a casino, and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and an arcade.