Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87506 United States
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The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers a full-service spa, a casino, outdoor tennis courts, and multiple dining options, making it a great choice for relaxation and entertainment.

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Highlights
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free long-term parking
24-hour fitness facilities
Pets allowed
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4.0
19-Aug-2026
"Thank you Buffalo Thunder!"

All of the staff and the beautiful hotel and food were amazing!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 16 to Tue Aug 18 2026 at a $180.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
12-Jul-2026
"Fantastic"

Beautiful accommodations. Awesome views.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 11 to Sun Jul 12 2026 at a $340.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
22-Apr-2026
"Great room good food and service at the restaurant"

Loved staying here,it was our third time in three years and not our last.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 20 to Thu Apr 23 2026 at a $172.64 average nightly rate.
4.0
12-Apr-2026
"Good"

It was a good place to get away for a break from work we always go to Oklahoma and Ruidoso but that one is a good lil spot we enjoyed it.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 10 to Sun Apr 12 2026 at a $175.99 average nightly rate.
4.0
25-Mar-2026
"Comfortable"

Enjoyable Stay

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 17 to Fri Mar 20 2026 at a $121.36 average nightly rate.
5.0
14-Feb-2026
"Everyone is so helpful"

Excellent.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 12 to Sun Feb 15 2026 at a $313.99 average nightly rate.
4.0
13-Feb-2026
"Very good"

Lovely hotel Rooms.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 11 to Fri Feb 13 2026 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2008

Floors: 5

Rooms: 395

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 395

Suites: 95

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 24

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 15.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: $0.0

Total Taxes: 12.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individual - 72 hours

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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)
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Car required
  • Casino
  • Casino floor size square feet - 70000
  • Casino floor size square meters - 6503
  • Check In: 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Children's pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Computer station
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 72000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 6689
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fence around pool
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free long-term parking
  • Free self parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hair salon
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms - 8
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of gaming tables - 14
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 25
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Number of slot machines - 1200
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pro shop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Reception hall
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Shared microwave
  • Shopping on site
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Sportsbook
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Television in common areas
  • Tennis on site
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Uncovered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • WiFi (surcharge)

Breakfast options: Starbucks Igauna Café Turquoise Trail Pueblo Deli (24 hours)

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations

Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities

Pre-arrival planning services

Pet Friendly Program

The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Day 1

Breakfast Cafe Pasqual's - A charming cafe serving organic breakfast options. Located 15 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Tia Sophia's - A family-owned restaurant famous for its authentic Mexican food. Located 12 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Shed - A popular local restaurant known for its delicious New Mexican cuisine. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
Activity Santa Fe Plaza - Explore the historic heart of Santa Fe, filled with shops, galleries, and cultural attractions. Located 14 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Pantry - A local favorite for hearty breakfast dishes. Located 11 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Coyote Cafe - Enjoy Southwestern cuisine with a modern twist at this renowned restaurant. Located 14 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Geronimo - A fine dining restaurant offering a sophisticated menu in an elegant setting. Located 13 miles from the hotel.
Activity Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - Discover the works of the iconic American artist in this museum dedicated to her life and art. Located 16 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Tecolote Cafe - Start your day with delicious breakfast burritos at this local favorite. Located 12 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Compound Restaurant - Experience upscale dining in a historic adobe building with a beautiful patio. Located 15 miles from the hotel.
Dinner La Choza - A vibrant restaurant serving traditional New Mexican dishes in a lively atmosphere. Located 9 miles from the hotel.
Activity Meow Wolf - Immerse yourself in a unique and interactive art experience at this mind-bending exhibition. Located 17 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder have?

There are 395 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, they have 24 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Breakfast options: Starbucks Igauna Café Turquoise Trail Pueblo Deli (24 hours)

Is there a gym at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool - summer season Kid''s outdoor pool - summer season Indoor pool - year ''round

Is Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. $50.00 non-refundable one time fee, plus any cleaning if necessary upon check out.

Is there shuttle service at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?

Albuquerque International Airport * Distance from hotel: 80 MI. * Drive time: Approximately 100 minutes. Directions from Albuquerque International Airport: Exit airport to I-25 North and continue toward Santa Fe. Exit St. Francis northbound toward Espanola/Taos. St. Francis becomes highway 84/285;continue to exit #177, Buffalo Thunder Road. Transportation to and from Albuquerque International Airport: Type..............................Typical Minimum Charge Courtesy Bus..................Fees vary Limousine.......................100.00 USD Super Shuttle............................50.00 USD Rental Car.................................Fees vary Taxi................................145.00 USD Santa Fe County Municipal Airport * Distance from hotel: 23 MI. * Drive time: 25 min. Directions from Santa Fe County Municipal Airport: Exit the airport to Relief Route 599 and take Relief Route 599 Northbound. Relief Route 599 will intersect with Highway 84/285. Tak

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder.

Feel free to use the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Santa Fe event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Tewa Ballroom
150 x 108 x 22 • 16200 sqft.
Banquet
1348/1348
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
943
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
674
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
389
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
463
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
389
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
101/81
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
3000
Theater Layout
Reception
3500
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
1620
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Hilton Buffalo Thunder's single largest indoor space, the Tewa Grand Ballroom, provides 16,500 square feet of pillar-free space divisible into three primary bays and seven smaller ones, each sound-proofed and individually wired, with separate atmospheric controls and wireless capabilities. The ceiling is 22 feet at its lowest point, with an additional 17 feet of “throw” above in the catwalks.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:25+
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Pueblo Ballroom
108 x 92 x 21 • 9936 sqft.
Banquet
1000/1000
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
579
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
414
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
238
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
284
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
238
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
62/50
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
1750
Theater Layout
Reception
994
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
994
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:25+
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Barranca Room
98 x 31 x 10 • 3038 sqft.
Banquet
253/253
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
177
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
126
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
73
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
87
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
73
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
19/15
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
350
Theater Layout
Reception
304
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
304
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:18
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Caldera Room
98 x 31 x 10 • 3038 sqft.
Banquet
253/253
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
177
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
126
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
73
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
87
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
73
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
19/15
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
400
Theater Layout
Reception
304
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
304
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:18
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Mesa Room
64 x 20 x 10 • 1280 sqft.
Banquet
106/106
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
75
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
53
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
31
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
37
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
31
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8/6
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
142
Theater Layout
Reception
128
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
128
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:12
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Vista Room
88 x 25 x 10 • 2200 sqft.
Banquet
183/183
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
128
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
92
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
53
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
63
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
53
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
14/11
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
220
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
220
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:14
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Terrace on the Jemez
85 x 25 x 0 • 2125 sqft.
Banquet
177/177
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
124
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
88
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
51
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
61
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
51
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
13/11
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
236
Theater Layout
Reception
213
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
213
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Outdoor Miscellaneous
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:10
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Pueblo Ballroom
108 x 92 x 22 • 9936 sqft.
Classroom
690
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
1100
Theater Layout
Reception
1050
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Tewa Grand Ballroom
150 x 108 x 22 • 16200 sqft.
Classroom
1120
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
1800
Theater Layout
Reception
1725
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Board Room
21 x 20 x 10 • 420 sqft.
Classroom
24
Classroom Meeting Layout
Reception
12
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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