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8.6

2,035 reviews

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho

1000 E Hwy 66, Gallup (New Mexico), NM 87301, United States

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+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Hotel El Rancho

Welcome to Hotel El Rancho, a charming 2-star hotel located in Gallup, New Mexico. Situated at 1000 E Hwy 66, this hotel is just 0.9mi away from the lively city center. With 2035 reviews and a minimum price starting from $178, Hotel El Rancho offers a comfortable and affordable stay for travelers.

The hotel boasts a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and make use of the free WiFi throughout the property. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or unwind in the fitness center, both available to guests at no extra charge. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the bar. For families, the hotel offers kid-friendly meals and a garden area to relax in.

Hotel El Rancho also offers various other amenities such as a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and a 24-hour front desk for added convenience. With its comfortable accommodations and convenient location, Hotel El Rancho is the perfect choice for travelers looking for a delightful stay in Gallup.

Looking for a hotel that welcomes your furry friends? Look no further than Hotel El Rancho! We understand that pets are an important part of the family, which is why we allow pets to stay with their owners. Please note that charges may apply for bringing your pets along.

Cool off and relax in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Take a dip and soak up the sun in the warm weather. The pool is heated for your comfort and offers a shallow end, perfect for those who want to lounge in the water. Please note that the pool is available for adults only.

Satisfy your taste buds at El Rancho Restaurant, our on-site dining option. With a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, you can enjoy a delightful meal with your loved ones. Choose from a variety of American and Mexican cuisines that will surely please your palate. Whether you're in the mood for a classic burger or a mouthwatering Mexican dish, our restaurant has something for everyone.

At Hotel El Rancho, we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express as payment methods. Please note that we do not accept cash, so be sure to have your preferred card handy for a seamless payment experience.

With a range of room types available, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your stay. From the cozy Standard Queen Room to the spacious Family Suite, we have options to accommodate various group sizes. Each room is nonsmoking and designed to ensure your comfort during your stay. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or with the whole family, Hotel El Rancho has a room that suits your needs.

With its pet-friendly policy, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and diverse room options, Hotel El Rancho offers a delightful and convenient stay for travelers. Book your stay with us now and experience the charm of Gallup, New Mexico, while enjoying the comfort of our accommodations.

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Bidet

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Queen Room in Hotel El Rancho

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Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Welcome to our Standard Queen Room, a spacious 205 sqft haven featuring 2 comfy Queen size beds, a private bathroom, and modern amenities like a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. With enough space to accommodate 4 adults, it's the perfect choice for a relaxing stay.

Deluxe King Room in Hotel El Rancho

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience utmost comfort in our Deluxe King Room, perfect for couples or small families. This spacious room features a plush king-size bed, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and modern amenities like air conditioning and a coffee machine. With its stylish decor and convenient location, it's a haven for relaxation and convenience during your stay.

King Room in Hotel El Rancho

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Welcome to our spacious King Room, a perfect retreat for double occupancy. Unwind and relax in 205 sqft of luxury, complete with a comfortable king size bed, private bathroom, and a range of modern amenities including a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. Say goodbye to stress and hello to ultimate comfort in our smoke-free oasis.

Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Indulge in the spaciousness of our Suite, offering 398 sqft of luxury. Relax in the comfort of a king size bed and enjoy amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and more. Feel pampered in style with air conditioning and elevator access to the upper floors.

Executive Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

605 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in our spacious and stylish Executive Suite, featuring a king size bed, private kitchen and bathroom, stunning views, and modern amenities like a washing machine, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV. Unwind in comfort and enjoy a memorable stay.

Presidential Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Presidential Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

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Indulge in luxury and comfort in our spacious Presidential Suite, featuring a private bathroom, stunning views, a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. With a sofa bed and a king size bed, this suite is perfect for couples seeking a relaxing getaway.

Deluxe Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Suite Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Escape to luxury in our Deluxe Suite, featuring a spacious 398 sqft of elegantly designed space, with room for 6 adults and 2 children. Relax in the comfort of two Queen size beds and one King size bed, and enjoy amenities such as a private bathroom, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning for a truly memorable stay.

Family Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Family Suite, King/2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

2 Sofa Beds

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

View

Coffee machine

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Welcome to our spacious Family Suite, a 603 sqft modern suite perfect for a family getaway or group stay. With 2 queen beds, 1 king bed, 2 sofa beds, private bathroom, kitchenette, and stunning views, this suite offers comfort and convenience for up to 6 adults. Enjoy the coffee machine, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for all our valued guests.

Suite in Hotel El Rancho

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) in Hotel El Rancho

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Deluxe

2 Queen Size Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Presidential Suite, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Hot tub

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Elite Suite, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Guest reviews

8.6

2,035 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Clifford

10

July 2023

The El Rancho is simply a must-visit in Gallup, even if you're not staying there. We passed through previously in 2020 at the height of the pandemic and found it charming enough to want to visit in more normal times, and we are so glad we did. For a very reasonable price you get high-level service from the staff, cozy lodging, renovated bathrooms, nice restaurant and bar facilities on-site, a fun, kitschy gift shop, and just an overall fun and relaxed vibe.

There's not much to dislike here. Prospective guests should know that this is a historic property, with historic property room sizes. We've stayed previously in what is now a suite, and that was exceptional, but the King room we booked this time was much smaller. The pool area could also probably use a little love, and definitely some umbrellas, but this is minor nitpicking in our minds.

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Dan

10

July 2023

Very good job of upgrading an old hotel into a landmark. Really loved all the special effects and pictures. Restaurant was super good. Didn't make it out to the pool but it looked like fun. The staff is super friendly from the security guard outside to all the people in the restaurant and all the hotel people. Great job!

You know everybody says the bathrooms are too small but really it's plenty of room. The shower has a shower curtain that is displayed because it has the hotel's name on it but if you pull the curtain to one side the bathroom looks three times bigger because it's one of those bowed out curtain rods.

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Gary

10

July 2023

it’s a beautiful hotel, we loved all the historical stuff, the information hanging on the walls, and the pictures of movie stars, the rooms named after movie stars, the quaint elevator, the sweeping staircase, the upstairs porch, and the restaurant was amazing. We ate there several times. we also liked the gift shop.

the bathroom is very small. It’s hard to get into the shower, because the sink is in the way. When we booked, booking.com charged us an extra $16 to upgrade to a room with a bathroom, but the hotel told us that all the rooms have bathrooms anyway. so don’t fall for that and we will be trying to get a refund for it.

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Deborah

8.2

June 2023

The hotel was a classic with beautiful main area and restaurant. The rooms themselves were sumilarly charming. The photos of movie stars really rounded things out, as did the displayed handicrafts. The gift shop was lovely with an excellent supply of Native American jewelry and handicrafts at good prices. Restaurant had good prices for dinner.

Room bathroom was miniscule making it hard to use, much less have a place to put our bathroom supplies. There also was no hair dryer. And there was confusion about the breakfast. Booking advertised that breakfast was a flat price of $15 per person, which was not the case. Then the hotel told us coffee was complimentary but we paid for the breakfast. We ended up paying for everything, including the coffee. Get your act together on this so we don't feel ripped off!

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Michelle

9.1

June 2023

Boutique feel with historic restorations done well. Each room is named for an actor/actress that stayed during its golden years and a narrative is given for the room about them and the movie they were filming while staying there. Restaurant was fairly priced, perfect serving sizes and tasty. Appreciated that it was open until 10 pm since we arrived at 9 pm, we could have a late dinner and drinks.

Sketchy neighborhood, but there was security on the property and it was evident they were taking their job seriously. Staff wasn't very friendly, but they weren't rude. King Rooms were very small, the bathrooms would likely be unusable by moderately large people.

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Mark

10

July 2023

We chose this hotel because of its history with Route 66. It did not disappoint! The hotel was beautiful and well maintained. The restaurant was good and it was great to have a drink in the bar. They poured one of the best Old Fashions I have had in a while. We found out after we booked that it was supposed to be haunted and that our room was one with documented history. Unfortunately, we didn't experience anything, but we did have fun wandering around and taking in the entire hotel.

The bathrooms were very small but hey, if John Wayne can handle it so can I!

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Helen

10

July 2023

We loved this property. We are on a Route 66 road trip for vacation and are trying to stay at retro hotels. This location did not disappoint! The rooms are renovated and have luxurious linens. The beds are so comfortable. Each room is named for a famous actor or actress from the time, many of which visited and signed photos are displayed throughout the hotel. The bathroom was small due to the original layout of the building, but the fixtures were wonderful. We even enjoyed eating at the restaurant which was quite tasty. Loved our stay!

I cannot say anything negative.

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Kassie

9.1

May 2023

this place is really nice and if you love really rustic and things that are history, this is the place for you. It was super cool.

my only downside was that there was no AC and the first night we stayed. I almost died. It was so hot in the room. They said we could open the windows, but there was no window that we could open in the room that we had the first night we stayed but the second night we stayed because we came back through. We were on a different floor and we were able to open the window and it was so much better because they can’t turn on the AC if the heater still on which is understandable because it got down to like 30° at night, but the first night it was 78° in our room

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Lesley

9.1

September 2023

My friend and I LOVED the authenticity of this very old hotel and the quality of the renovations they are doing. The room was very comfortable, nothing fancy but just fine and completely appropriate to the hotel. The lobby is magnificent and the gift shop exceptional, including the very knowledgable woman who helped us there and directed us to a trading post, Perry Null, that we hadn't known before.

The restaurant was nicely renovated and our breakfast and restaurant service good but not exceptional. That's OK--we loved our stay.

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Wolfgang

9.1

May 2023

The Hotel has been kept in many ways in the old style it has been used during the movie days in the Gallup area. Bathroom has been renewed and brought to nowadays standard. The room we stayed in was very small and mostly occupied by the king bed. The welcome at the reception was friendly and quickly handled, no breakfast included in the price. The restaurant in the hotel provided good service, the food was appropriate for the location and the standard of the hotel. The service and the drinks at the additional bar was good too.

Price is above the value as a hotel, you have to take into account the history of the place to justify the price for the room. And, many people do, as one in our party !

Restaurants

El Rancho Restaurant

Cuisines

  • American
  • Mexican

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Hotel El Rancho

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Bidet

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Hotel El Rancho

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel El Rancho

Are pets permitted at Hotel El Rancho?

Absolutely! Hotel El Rancho allows pets, so you can definitely stay with your furry friend. Just keep in mind that there may be additional charges for bringing your pet along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Hotel El Rancho?

Guests at Hotel El Rancho can check in starting from 03:00 PM and need to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Hotel El Rancho?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Hotel El Rancho. The best part is that it is free to park your vehicle. You can conveniently park your car on site as the hotel provides public parking facilities. What's more, there is no need to make a reservation in advance for parking.

What are the rates at Hotel El Rancho?

At Hotel El Rancho, you can find rates starting from $178. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What are the room types available at Hotel El Rancho?

At Hotel El Rancho, the available room types include Executive Suites, Standard Queen Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, King Rooms, Suites, Presidential Suites, Deluxe Double Rooms, Deluxe Suites, and Family Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms vary in size from 205 sqft to 603 sqft. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults to 6 adults, and some rooms also accommodate children. The bed sizes include King size beds, Queen size beds, and Sofa beds, depending on the room type.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel El Rancho?

At Hotel El Rancho, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the various leisure amenities available. They can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, which is heated and has a shallow end. For those seeking relaxation, beach chairs and loungers are provided. The hotel also offers a fitness center for guests who want to stay active during their stay.

In addition to these amenities, guests can explore the surrounding area through walking tours, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and bowling. For dining options, the hotel features El Rancho Restaurant, offering a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, serving American and Mexican cuisine.

Overall, guests at Hotel El Rancho can indulge in a variety of leisure activities, whether they prefer to relax by the pool, engage in outdoor adventures, or sample delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Can guests use a pool at Hotel El Rancho?

The Hotel El Rancho has one pool. It is an outdoor pool that is only available during certain seasons. The pool is heated and has a shallow end, but it is restricted to adults only.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Hotel El Rancho?

Yes, Hotel El Rancho has a restaurant on site called El Rancho Restaurant. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance. It serves American and Mexican cuisines.

Does Hotel El Rancho accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Hotel El Rancho does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit card payments through Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.