Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $135
$117 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Place, Babe Ruth Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(227 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gallup

With a stay at Hotel El Rancho in Gallup, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from El Morro Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Richardsons Trading Company.

What's nearby

  • Babe Ruth Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gallup Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rex Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gallup Station - 14 min walk
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3rd Street Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Rancho Restaurant serving guests of Hotel El Rancho . Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Rancho Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 19 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 49'er Lounge
  • El Rancho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1937
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during March, October, November, December, January, and February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 19 to 29 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Rancho Hotel Gallup
El Rancho Gallup
El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho
Hotel El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho Gallup
Historic El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho Hotel Gallup

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1828 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2521 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the classic charm of the place, exactly what I was looking for on a cross country road trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun place to stay, lots of history, great staff, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marybeth Garvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, food, decorating, and history were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, rustic atmosphere, great restaurant within hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly friendly staff, beautiful historic hotel, conveniently located, and with a fantastic restaurant and gift shop!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect one night stay. Lots of character, clean, bar and restaurant were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff friendly, had a nice lunch in the hotel restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved everything about this hotel. The pictures and lobby were amazing and the staff was so friendly and kind. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone was so helpful and curteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay. Room was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the motel annex and the room was the perfect nostalgia trip, so clean and the bed was so comfortable! Can’t wait to stay here again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive
Fireplace kept blazing by the cowboy in the black hat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room , welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Unique hotel with a warm and inviting vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a beautiful lobby. Loved the themed rooms and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, employees were extremely pleasant and welcoming, and building history was very interesting and fun. Highly recommend if you’re coming through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just happened upon this historic hotel, and we are so glad we did! It was a lovely experience! We would certainly visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coolest hotel, ever! Staff was awesome, property was awesome, and the rooms were so well designed. I love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very cool hotel; great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Very enjoyable short stay. Room was clean, cozy and decorated beautifully. Had dinner in the restaurant and it was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Historic Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic, great staff, clean rooms, highly accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history and the nostalgia are worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026