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Reviews of Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, United States of America

#28 of 43 hotels in Santa Fe

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 433 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony views and indoor pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was super full till close. Spa was full. Just shows how busy and popular

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again for the location & breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Elevators/hallways were dirty. Would have like to see some more activities/things to do for such a big resort. Pool was overcrowded. There needs to be a bar that doesn't close so early and isn't in the casino!

    Breakfast at the iguana cafe was amazing. Loved our waiter there. Good location to go hike Bandelier but also get to the Santa Fe plaza.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    This was our first spring break Trip As a family and we thoroughly enjoyed our time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room upon arrival was not clean There were leftover clothes dirty plates in the drawers

    Loved the proximity to hiking and to downtown Loved the indoor pool for our littles

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    It was a nice place, huge. I liked it , but was not convenient to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevators too far. Room was not what I was shown in pics.

    It was ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Came up for a show and chose not to drive home that late. Nice property, super staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a biggie but thought it was marketed that all rooms had a balcony. Would have been great to have a lounge in the lobby area. There may have been one but could have been closed?

    Room was very comfortable, air flow super, quiet. Easy to get around. Will have to revisit when warmer.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My family and I have stayed here many times. This was the first time our room was dirty. The bedding was great but the tables, mirrors, and lamps were dirty. Hopefully it was just an oversight!

    Location and amenities were awesome!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, all in all very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lack of a small fridge in the room

    The building was beautiful and well presented

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    9.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Half of the restaurants were closed. The gift shop was closed at 3 pm on a Tuesday. The sign on the door said they would be open at 2:35. The door was unlocked and 2 ladies inside that worked there, immediately were put off by us being there. We tried to make them aware that according to their sign on the door they should be open. That was not the case. So we left and explored the hotel and circled back, but they were still inside and the door was then locked. The golf course was also closed for maintenance. I had called the hotel a few days ahead of our stay to inquire what facilities would be available during our stay and there was not ONE word that so much of (or ANY of) the resort would be closed. It would have been nice to know since we thought we would have things to choose from and not have to leave the property. This was our anniversary trip, so we were trying to splurge a bit and stay somewhere special. :-(

    The beds were comfy. They gave us a beautiful sunset room. It was quiet.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room and hallway was very dark

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    It was pleasant. Comfortable & relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited exit access from guest rooms. Only stairs close are posted for emergency only with alarms, forced to take the very long walk to elevators then to lobby to get to parking lot. No room service or mobile order with restaurants not convenient.

    Clean and well maintained, the art and decor is great. Rooms was great and love the patio.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel but..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walk just from the check-in desk to the hotel elevators is so far that they had to put rest stop benches in the middle. Add the walk to your room when you get to your floor, then back past the front desk to the elevators that go to the casino, and it feels like at least a mile walk. This hotel is for the young and fit, not older folks with ailments. Didn't see any scooters so don't know if allowed.There were no bell hops, so carrying luggage that far was brutal. We spent a lot less time gambling because the long walk kept us from going back and forth from room to casino.

    The room was nice and clean, with very nice w/ Southwestern decor and a gas kiva. Bed was comfortable, and the large screen tv was nice. It had a balcony but it overlooked the nearby industrial looking rooftops, so no bueno

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    9.0
    Must stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little far from town.

    Beautiful hotel. The spa was top notch. The pool was so nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    It was our anniversary and we had fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Casino not opened 24-7

    Staff was very nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Great hotel nice and big rooms little pricey for a two day during the week stay but enjoy my time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location not close to a lot of things

    The artwork and the comfort of the rooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff at the casino was very friendly. however I think I should have been informed that if i BOOKED THROUGH A THIRD PARTY THAT MY STAY PERTAINING TO CASINO TABLE PLAY COULD NOT EARN DISCOUNTS OR COMPS. Also when I pulled up Buffalo Thunder Resort I thought I was booking through them. I didn't realize I was booking thru a third party. I think this and the results of this should be more clearly disclosed.

    Loved Mostly everything about the property!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better road signage needed outside to direct drivers to hotel front desk. I entered through casino believing this was only entrance to the property, which was both inconvenient and annoying.

    Clean. Quiet. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    9.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    that I had to book room for 2 nights (Friday and saturday) when we really only wanted Saturday night for concert. kind of a scam

    roompleaant and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some services were not available during Monday & Tuesday . Indoor not available

    Rooms space , comfortable bed

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Studio Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Indoor pool and hot tub shut down during the summer was disappointing. TV options were severely limited (1 channel of HBO, come on), just a couple of channels and everything is pay per view. Wifi was not strong. Restaurants were mostly closed, Starbucks selection was very limited so you had no choice but to travel for food.

    Huge room, great shower, the air conditioner worked nicely. Plenty of elevator options so you never had to wait. Incredibly clean room and hallway. Outdoor patio was nice but chairs were small (still doable). All of the staff were amazing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No automatic house keeping. Digital key didn't work. Used Hilton App to check in and out, receipt never came, I had to call to get copy. The App says I don't have any previous stays to include the one I just checked out of with the Hilton App.

    Peaceful, quiet and relaxing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    8.0
    great hotel outside of town especially if you’re picking up a new Tesla, right down the street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds and Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pool closed

    nice property, kiva fireplace in the room. unfortunately pool was closed and no mention of that when we reserved room. food was excellent in the two restaurants we ate at.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    9.0
    over all was a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    most of the business were close, only a couple of places to eat. attendant at front desk was rude and couldn’t gave us an assertive answer

    nice rooms, common areas

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would be nice with more of a choice of restaurants. We were unable to eat at our place of choice due to completely full.

    All staff was amazing. Very clean nice quality hotel. They had enough staff to accommodate all guests.

    Stayed in January 2023

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