Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
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About this property
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is a 4-star resort located in Santa Fe's historical district. The property offers 395 rooms, including 95 suites, providing substantial capacity for groups and individual travelers. Towa Golf Resort and Cities of Gold Casino are within a 5-minute drive, while Don Quixote Distillery and Winery lies 3.4 miles away and Santa Fe Opera is 7.5 miles from the property.
The resort's 393 guestrooms feature pillowtop beds with premium bedding, refrigerators, and LCD televisions with satellite programming. Wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Each private bathroom includes complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5.
Dining options include three restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Red Sage is among the on-site establishments. Two bars and lounges serve beverages throughout the day. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.
Recreational and wellness amenities are extensive. A full-service spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials. The property features an on-site casino with 1,200 slot machines and 14 gaming tables across a 70,000-square-foot floor, plus 8 VIP gaming rooms and a sportsbook. An 18-hole golf course with a driving range and clubhouse, golf lessons, and equipment rental are available on-site. Outdoor recreational facilities include three tennis courts. An indoor pool, outdoor seasonal pool, and children's pool provide water amenities. An arcade/game room, wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, business center, and conference space (72,000 square feet across 25 meeting rooms) support both leisure and corporate needs. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are available nearby.
Albuquerque International Airport is approximately 80 miles away with a 100-minute drive time. Santa Fe County Municipal Airport is 23 miles away with a 25-minute drive time. The property is surrounded by cultural and recreational attractions including the Poeh Museum, Shidoni Foundry, Glenn Green Galleries & Sculpture Garden, and Tesuque Peak Trail.
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are allowed with a $50 non-refundable fee per stay, plus any additional cleaning charges. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and offers free self-parking and free long-term parking for RVs, buses, and trucks.
Location & nearby attractions
Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Towa Golf Resort - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Poeh Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Cities of Gold Casino - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Don Quixote Distillery and Winery - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Tesuque Casino - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Santa Fe Opera - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Glenn Green Galleries & Sculpture Garden - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Shidoni Foundry - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center - 18.4 km / 11.5 mi
Bond House Museum - 19.2 km / 12 mi
Rio Grande - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Tesuque Peak Trail - 20.9 km / 13 mi
Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 21 km / 13 mi
The nearest airports are:
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 30.2 km / 18.7 mi
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 36.6 km / 22.8 mi
The preferred airport for Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- $50.00 non-refundable one time fee
- plus any cleaning if necessary upon check out.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- 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 resort 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).