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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM, USA, 87506
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About us

The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is the largest destination casino hotel in the state of New Mexico. Located just 15 minutes north of the renowned Santa Fe Historic Plaza. Merging the excitement and glamour of a Las Vegas casino with relaxing ambiance and opulent amenities of a world-class spa and golf hotel, we welcome you to a 587-acre oasis featuring infinite diversions and indulgences. Highlights: • Conveniently 15 Minutes Away From Downtown Santa Fe, NM • Views of the Spectacular Northern New Mexico Countryside • Exciting Casino Destination Hotel, as featured in ABC's The Bachelor • Award-Winning 27-hole Towa Golf Course • Wo'P'in Spa featuring Native American-Inspired Treatments • Stunning Native American Art Collection • On-Site Wedding Chapel and 72,000 sq. ft. of Meeting Space • Four Terrific Dining and Entertainment Options Under One Roof.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built2008
Renovated2008
Total meeting space65,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms393
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Best Golf Resort in North America 2015 Official Best Resort in New Mexico 2016 Reader's Choice Award #1 Resort in Northern NM- ABQ Journal

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
Facilities
  • Casino
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
65,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
21,600 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
16,200 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
21,600 sq. ft.
200 x 108 sq. ft.
22 ft.
125
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16,200 sq. ft.
150 x 108 sq. ft.
22 ft.
3000
-
1650
2500
3000
1600
--
1,280 sq. ft.
64 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
180
35
180
135
145
90
25
45
3,430 sq. ft.
98 x 35 sq. ft.
10 ft.
350
-
270
350
225
225
--
1,596 sq. ft.
38 x 42 sq. ft.
25 ft.
150
25
10
100
150
100
10
10
420 sq. ft.
21 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
24
-
12
--
24
12
-
2,125 sq. ft.
85 x 25 sq. ft.
22 ft.
165
-
165
150
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9,936 sq. ft.
108 x 92 sq. ft.
21 ft.
2000
-
1000
2000
1750
1000
--
2,200 sq. ft.
88 x 25 sq. ft.
10 ft.
245
-
150
230
245
150
--

Meeting room floor plans

Mesa Room
Tewa Ballroom
Caldera Room
Terrace on the Jemez
Pueblo Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
393
Double (2 beds)
183
Suites
96

Location

Getting Here

​From Albuquerque Intl Sunport: North on I-25 from Albuquerque, take the 599 Santa Fe Relief Route north towards Los Alamos- Espanola. Go 13 miles in the left lane to 84-285 North turn off. Continue north on 84-285 to the Buffalo Thunder Road Exit 177 From Santa Fe Municipal Airport: Go north on 599 to the 84-285 Los Alamos turnoff, then proceed north to the Buffalo Thunder Road Exit 177
Distance from airport 67 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Buffalo Thunder Casino
Buffalo Thunder Casino
Nightlife
Enjoy 61,000 sq. ft. of Vegas-style gaming at the resort. Try your hand at table games, slots, poker or roulette.
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM, US 87506
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Towa Golf Club
Towa Golf Club
Recreation
1 min
Play a round on one of three nine-hole golf courses while enjoying the extraordinary scenery without leaving our resort.
40 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM, US 87506
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Wo'P'in Spa
Wo'P'in Spa
Recreation
1 min
Choose from a variety of relaxing spa treatments, including facials, scrubs, massages, wraps and a full-service salon located in our resort.
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM, US 87506
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Poeh Cultural Center
Poeh Cultural Center
Museum
5 mi
Visit the Pueblo’s Poeh Cultural Center, a Native American art and culture center that supports the future of Pueblo people by teaching the arts.
78 Cities of Gold Road
Santa Fe, NM, US 87506
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El Santuario de Chimayo
El Santuario de Chimayo
Historical landmark
22 mins
Experience the history, culture, and religion of the area set in the serenity of the countryside of Chimayo.
15 Santuario Dr.
Chimayo, NM, US 87522
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Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera
Theater
5 mins
Enjoy stellar performances under a starry New Mexico sky with beautiful music, compelling drama and stunning sunsets. Your night at the Opera will be a memorable experience for newcomers as well as opera lovers.
301 Opera Drive
Santa Fe, NM, US 87506
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The Loretto Chapel
The Loretto Chapel
Historical landmark
25 mi
View the "miraculous" staircase with two 360 degree turns and no visible means of support.
207 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM, US 87501
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Los Alamos History Museum
Los Alamos History Museum
Museum
29 mi
Discover a museum, featuring an award-winning exhibit on The Manhattan project - just 15 minutes from the hotel.
Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM, US
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Museum
16 mi
Visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum located just 15 minutes from our hotel.
217 Johnson St.
Santa Fe, NM, US 87501
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Museum of International Folk Art
Museum of International Folk Art
Museum
26 mi
At this museum, the premier institution of its kind in the world, you can find amazingly inventive handmade objects.
706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill
Santa Fe, NM, US 87505
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Ski Santa Fe
Ski Santa Fe
Recreation
47 mi
With a base elevation of 10,350 ft, Ski Santa Fe is the launching point for a ski experience your family will never forget. Located only 16 miles from the heart of Santa Fe, a city rich in culture, fine arts and exceptional cuisine, this is one of the country’s most diverse and unique ski destinations.
1477 NM, NM-475
Santa Fe, NM, US 87501
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Our delightful guest rooms are decorated in a Spanish-Pueblo style and feature hand-designed furnishings, a 55 inch flat-screen TV and oversized windows or balcony overlooking the mountains. Stretch out in one of our suites - the premium Governor’s Suite spanning 2,000 sq. ft. over two levels.

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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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