20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, New Mexico 87506, US
(505) 455-5555
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About Hilton Sante Fe Buffalo Thunder

The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder features two hotels spread across 587 acres, an upscale Hilton with rooms and suites and a Homewood Suites with more spacious accommodations with full kitchens, plus the 27-hole Towa Golf Club. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, the Wo’P’in Spa, multiple restaurants, tennis courts, a nightclub and a 61,000-square-foot casino containing 1,200 slot machines, 18 game tables and a poker room.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres587
Year Opened2009
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Hilton Sante Fe Buffalo Thunder

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3.7
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

needs a lot of tlc

the starter advised that there was some winter kill. what an understatement. the fairways and greens are in terrible conditions. there are many burned areas. the greens are also in terrible condition. we got this course on a deal 20 each, but even at that price it is too much. the course is very picturest, and could be amazing with some, a lot of, maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Interesting layout

This course has an interesting and challenging layout but the grounds are in poor shape. It is still early in the year but the course seems behind some of the other local golf options. The management seems to have lost control of the fairways and greens. There are many dead and vacant areas in play. You can still enjoy yourself but must look past the shoddy upkeep of this facility.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

staff

Staff member Eddie Gutierrez was very friendly and extremely helpful

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Santa Fe Golf

This course is beautiful. I had a great time and I will return and play it again in the summer. This course plays like a target golf course, you have to know where to play your shots. There's a lot of suprises I like that in a course, I used all of my clubs. And I lost 2 balls that's good for me!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course - Excellent service

What I warm welcome I had at the Very nice club house for this Casino related golf course. Good practice facilities and putting green and GPS on carts worked well. The course was fine but they will have some grass planting they will need to do this spring, some areas are running a bit bare. Played Valley and Boulder with the island green and had some interesting design points for course management, especially on the short par 4's. Would play again, especially on a GolfNow special !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout but needs work

Tees and greens were in pretty good shape for this time of year, but the fairways were terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in beautiful shape. Ladies in the pro shop were extremely helpful.

Course was in beautiful shape. Ladies in the pro shop were extremely helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

enjoyed the course worth going back

Great course,worth going back and playing again.Pro shop staff was super friendly and starter extremely helpfull

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

It's a course that requires some blind shots but the gps gave tips and that helps w/where to hit. Great views, greens were in great shape and rolled true. Staff was super and really enjoyed the round. I would recommend this course highly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Top 5 in New Mexico and a MUST play when in Santa Fe Area

The views are worth the price of admission. From the number 8 tee box on Boulder, you can see the peaks of 4 ski areas. I believe that is a unique experience in New Mexico golf. We played the week of top dressing the greens, and you honestly could not tell. The course was in amazing shape for early spring golf. You will use every club in the bag. This is not a resort course from the Blacks. But it is a Hilton property and that is evident from the friendliness of the staff. The casino and hotel are amazing, as is the food. We took advantage of it all. This was our 3rd Friday in a row here at Towa, and we are looking for another Golf Now hot tee time to play again this Friday. Wish us luck!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great winter fun!

Although we're in the middle of winter and the grasses were brown, the course played GREAT!

Beautiful setting, scenic (and challenging) holes, great price.... I'll be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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