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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed
Reception
3 restaurants, dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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20 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Towa Golf Resort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cities of Gold Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Two Queen Beds

Suite, Two Queen Beds

  • 57 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 69 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 55 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard

  • 36 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 73 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Towa Golf Resort and Cities of Gold Casino. .This casino hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Santa Fe Opera.
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What's nearby

  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Towa Golf Resort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Fe Opera - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Nambe Falls - 25 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mesita Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Parasol - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder offers 393 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wo Pin has 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 393 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Satellite programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as a casino and outdoor tennis courts. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Red Sage, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Fe? This hotel has 72000 square feet (6689 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 25 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Red Sage - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Iguana Cafe - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Turquoise Trail - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Iguana Cafe
  • Red Sage
  • Turquoise Trail

Things to do

  • 1,200 slot machines
  • 14 gaming tables
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino (70,000 square foot of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Piano
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 25 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (72,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 9.95 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 04 to October 01
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Buffalo Resort Santa Fe
Buffalo Thunder Hilton
Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort
Hilton Golf Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Golf Resort Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort Buffalo Thunder
Santa Fe Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Hotel
Hilton Buffalo Thunder Hotel
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Buffalo Thunder
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort And Spa At Buffalo Thunder
Santa Fe Hilton
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Santa Fe
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort Santa Fe

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 998 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for families with teens

Wonderful overnight stop. Pool, workout room and hot tub were perfect for our family with teenagers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
hvac system was too hot as a whole
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a terrible experience my daughter is handicap and we requested a handicap room which none were available it was a very frustrating and stressful experience.. I feel as if the staff nor the hotel did anything to accommodate myself or my family due to her being handicap.. I would probably never stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JERE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Almost everything was good. Dining was very disappointing. Went into one restaurant right off the casino. Had a couple of drinks at the bar then decided to eat. Was told the kitchen was closed. This was at 6:30 on a Friday night! Next morning we went to a different restaurant in the lobby for breakfast at 10:00. The restaurant looked to be less than half full. We were told they couldn't seat anyone else because the kitchen couldn't keep up! Had to leave the property to find somewhere to eat. Didn't go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

I liked my room but I was a little disappointed of the location of the balcony. It wasn't what was described. I also felt like the comforter was dirty or hadn't been washed correctly, it just looked dingy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were really disappointed with the arcade
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable, dirty, and unhappy staff.

One night stay.. looked forward to comfortable rest from driving, but this ended up being a disappointment. Hotel is outdated, furniture in rooms and public spaces have major wear and tear, and the carpets are stained throughout the hallways. I even saw stains on the walls by the elevators and in halls where liquids once ran down them without being cleaned. How does the staff not notice this? Front desk staff was so incredibly unenthused.. i think we only spoke like 5 words between us at check in. The credit card machines were down at the front desk and the internet across the whole property was out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable, no problems. 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE. I booked a room for 2 and stayed on 1/1/2025. This room checked the box for everything that you would not expect from a Hilton chain of hotels, more from a 1 star motel. Blood on the sheets, hair in the tub, trash in the waste basket and the room temperature did not move from 72/73 degrees and humid. We checked in late and we discovered these things within 2 hours after check in. I followed Expedia procedures and contacted them through chat and was told that they were in contact with the front desk. My young son was fast asleep from a 300 mile drive at 11pm. So changing rooms was not an option. The front desk told Expedia that they could not afford to refund the nights stay. Expedia customer service was no better and said that this did not qualify for a refund, even though I sent pictures of everything. At 11:45pm a housekeeper knocked on the door all the lights were out in the room and then used her master key and unlocked the door, the only thing that stopped her from entering was the inside safety lock I had locked. We found a bag of bedding in a bag then next morning. This still did not qualify for a refund from the hotel or Expedia. 2 days later the Expedia customer service team reached out and asked if I would contact the hotel manager, send the pictures and explain what had happened. I did just that and copied Expedia, with no response from either Hilton Buffalo Thunder hotel management or Expedia. I would recommend not booking through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

RJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t see one person win anything substantial all night. Tightest machines ever. Not playing here ever again, will just drive past in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Fargo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel staff were very cordial and pleasant! Great food at the Sage and iguana restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They did not have WiFi which was not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheramie, Mandeville

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A/C didn’t work asked various times to get someone to fix it they said they couldn’t do anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Freeport

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place ever
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful! The other two bright spots about this resort are the pool and the gym. Hands down the best hotel gym I have been to in a long time. The downsides of this property is it feels pretty run down in places. In the main hallway a door wouldn't shut so it was always very cold walking to the lobby. Our room was pretty rough. We got stuck with a "second" floor room that had a beautiful view of an HVAC unit, my kids couldn't see anything past that. In our room itself, the shower spigot was broken, there was a missing floorboard where you could see unfinished drywall, and the furniture was peeling. With all that being said, we would probably stay here again, it is a nice property close enough to some of the ski resorts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024