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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 494 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool
- Airport shuttle provided
- Gym is available on property
- 395 rooms in property
- 5 floors in hotel
- 95 suites in hotel
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Groups & Meetings rating of 7.3/10
- 24 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Numerous Historical sites including the Santa Fe Plaza and many different churches, Native American ruins, two Mountian Ranges (the Sangre De Cristos and the Jemez) and much much more.
Landmarks and Location of Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Verified Reviews of Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Had a great stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Had a great stay.
Max F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
08-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 04 to Sat Jul 06 2024 at a $216.75 average nightly rate. 
"Beautiful and comfortable!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love It!
Sharon H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 21 to Fri Dec 22 2023 at a $159.39 average nightly rate. "Beautiful and comfortable!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love It!
Sharon H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 21 to Fri Dec 22 2023 at a $159.39 average nightly rate. "Very Nice"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice. Front desk staff very friendly.
Kelli F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 28 to Fri Mar 29 2024 at a $208.25 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Property!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This is a beautiful property. The place is great!
Clara N. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 16 to Sun Feb 18 2024 at a $149.06 average nightly rate. "Fantastic Hotel & Service!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Fantastic hotel. Staff was friendly and great!
James T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
13-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 09 to Mon Dec 11 2023 at a $183.80 average nightly rate. "Great Family Getaway!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice rooms and swimming pools! Great for family getaway!
Luis O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 02 to Mon Sep 04 2023 at a $202.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder's unique Santa Fe accommodations were designed with your comfort and luxury top-of-mind. Splendidly accented with Native art and features, this hotel offers more than just excellent amenities—we offer an experience.The guest rooms and suites at Buffalo Thunder Resort pamper guests with luxury, comfort and style. Vibrant hues, carved headboards and a myriad of innovative accents in Native American Pueblo style are all inspired by the Pueblo of Pojoaque's Governor George Rivera, a renowned artist in his own right.Each room features the lavish comforts of the Hilton Serenity Collection - pillow top mattresses, fluffy down pillows, high thread count linens and thick, cozy duvets. A deluxe MP3 clock radio provides a gentle awakening from a restful night's sleep.Other standard room amenities include signature resort bath and shower accessories, plush, oversized bath towels, in-room safe, multiple phones, oversized work spaces, a 37" flat screen TV with on-demand movies and games, a technology panel with high-speed Internet access, the Hilton Signature Cuisinart coffee maker and Lavazza coffee.Best of all, each room features a magnificent view of the surrounding Santa Fe Mountainside.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2008 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 395 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 395 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 95 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 24 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 64373 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 3500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 15.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4 PM - Varied |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool - summer seasonKid''s outdoor pool - summer seasonIndoor pool - year ''round | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual - 72 hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | $0.0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | Varies |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 8.30% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 14.30% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.30% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 8.30% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 8.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 10.00 Per Person (Roundtrip) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 9.95 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Child facilities
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Games room
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Valet Parking
- Video Games in Room
- Voicemail
- Wedding Chapel
Airport & Shuttle Information
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 ChargeCourtesy Bus..................Fees varyLimousine.......................100.00 USD SuperShuttle............................50.00 USD RentalCar.................................Fees varyTaxi................................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
Local Shuttle Info: ReliefTRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Individual charges are listed below Please contact Buffalo Thunder Sales Office directly for group options TYPE ESTIMATED CHARGES TYPEESTIMATED CHARGESRail Runner$8.00 Round trip same dayRail Runner$7.00 OnewayLimousine $140.00 OnewayShuttle $45.00-90.00—Roundtrip Taxi $100.00-125.00—Oneway Rental Car Fees vary SANTA FE COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Distance from Hotel: 15 mi. Drive Time: 15 min. Directions:ExittheairporttoReliefRoute599andtakeReliefRoute599Northbound.ReliefRoute599willinter-sectwithHighway84/285.Take84/285northbound.Exit#177toBuffaloThunderRoadandturnright.ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Distance from hotel: 67 mi. Drive time: 75 min. Directions:ExitairporttoI-25NorthandcontinuetoSantaFe.ExitI-25rightontoReliefRoute599northbound.ReliefRoute599willintersectwithHighway84/285.Take84/285northbound.Exit#177toBuffaloThunderRoadandturnright.Route599northbound.ReliefRoute599willintersectwithHighway84/285.Take84/285northbound.Exit#177toB
Breakfast Information
Breakfast options:StarbucksIgauna CaféTurquoise TrailPueblo Deli (24 hours)
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.$50.00 non-refundable one time fee, plus any cleaning if necessary upon check out.
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- 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.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Previously known as:
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thund
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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.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Tewa Ballroom | 150 x 108 x 22 | 16200 | 1348/1348 | 943 | 674 | 389 | 463 | 389 | 101/81 | 3000 | 3500 | 1620 |
Close This Tewa BallroomThe 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 Total Size: 16200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 150 x 108 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Pueblo Ballroom | 108 x 92 x 21 | 9936 | 1000/1000 | 579 | 414 | 238 | 284 | 238 | 62/50 | 1750 | 994 | 994 |
Close This Pueblo BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 9936 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 108 x 92 x 21 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Barranca Room | 98 x 31 x 10 | 3038 | 253/253 | 177 | 126 | 73 | 87 | 73 | 19/15 | 350 | 304 | 304 |
Close This Barranca RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3038 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 98 x 31 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 18 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Caldera Room | 98 x 31 x 10 | 3038 | 253/253 | 177 | 126 | 73 | 87 | 73 | 19/15 | 400 | 304 | 304 |
Close This Caldera RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3038 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 98 x 31 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 18 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Mesa Room | 64 x 20 x 10 | 1280 | 106/106 | 75 | 53 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 8/6 | 142 | 128 | 128 |
Close This Mesa RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1280 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 20 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Vista Room | 88 x 25 x 10 | 2200 | 183/183 | 128 | 92 | 53 | 63 | 53 | 14/11 | 300 | 220 | 220 |
Close This Vista RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 88 x 25 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Terrace on the Jemez | 85 x 25 x 0 | 2125 | 177/177 | 124 | 88 | 51 | 61 | 51 | 13/11 | 236 | 213 | 213 |
Close This Terrace on the JemezRoom Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 2125 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 85 x 25 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Pueblo Ballroom | 108 x 92 x 22 | 9936 | --/-- | -- | 690 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1100 | 1050 | -- |
Close This The Pueblo BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 9936 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 108 x 92 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Tewa Grand Ballroom | 150 x 108 x 22 | 16200 | --/-- | -- | 1120 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1800 | 1725 | -- |
Close This Tewa Grand BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 16200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 150 x 108 x 22 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Board Room | 21 x 20 x 10 | 420 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- |
Close This Board RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 420 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 20 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM 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 11:00 AM 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:StarbucksIgauna CaféTurquoise TrailPueblo Deli (24 hours)
Can I get a AAA rate at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
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 seasonKid''s outdoor pool - summer seasonIndoor pool - year ''round.
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