Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Richardsons Trading Company
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Historic District
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel in Gallup with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Hotel El Rancho . During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Babe Ruth Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a gift shop, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Rancho . Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel El Rancho was completed in July 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gallup hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
El Rancho Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift (108 centimetre 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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 24 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities will be closed during March, October, November, December, January, and February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 19 to 29 for adults, and USD 0 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 1438 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1985 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Problems in bar?

Love El Rancho Hotel so booked again on my trip to AZ Not sure what was going on this time with hotel security. Went to the bar and was informed they could Only serve 2 drinks per person. If the hotel is having a problem with the locals they need to figure out better plan where paying hotel guest can enjoy there stay and not be limited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. Who ever caulked the bathroom was an amateur.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this historic hotel. Always a fun experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much fun & a quality hotel experience. Friendly, helpful staff throughout the hotel and restaurant. Restaurant & bar have a fun Route 66 aesthetic with well prepared southwest cuisine, especially the green chili, red salsa & mole. The rooms & community areas feature a tasteful celebration of the retro architecture and Classic Hollywood history, interspersed with thoughtfully curated native art & artifacts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Fun and nice.

Cool, old , beautiful hotel. I loved it. I have wanted to stay here for years, and finally had the opportunity to do so. As funky and fun as I had imagined. Restaurant and bar were good, room was good, bathroom was tiny, but all updated and was fine for a solo traveler. Stay in the annex for the newer, larger rooms, but stay in the historic building for the experience. Will stay again.
Lobby
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

EL Rancho is amazing

Love this eclectic hotel!! So much fun to take a trip back in time at this place !! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 5th time staying at El Rancho ! Its always a great experience , has a terrific ambiance and wonderful staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Symon

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

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place with a fun history. Great lobby area. Worth your while if you don’t mind small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the coolest hotel I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Wonderful historic hotel

This is a wonderful historic hotel in Gallup. The original rooms are not the most spacious rooms but they are updated and clean. I love the history behind the hotel and looking at all the memorabilia on the walls. The staff is super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice return to the nostalgia of bygone days. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Old West atmosphere of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice charming old property that is well maintained. The staff there are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brighid, Mesa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bring earplugs or headphones

The hotel was pretty cool. We stayed in the annex motel. It was well decorated, comfy and clean. The staff were nice. Restaurant had yummy dinner. Our only complaint would be the noise. The traffic outside and what sounded like drag racing was a bit much when trying to fall asleep. I also wouldn't recommend looking up the crime rate in Gallup before bed. Everything that was within the hotel's control was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Worth a stay

The hotel itself is beautiful and the history behind it is amazing and a must see. Front desk staff was fantastic. The issue we had was the restaurant and the “ historian.” We had dinner in which I asked for red on my enchiladas, it came out with green instead. Told waitress and she brought it out with red ontop with Parmesan cheese ontop. Cut into it and all they did was pour red ontop of the green. Never seen that. Also, they shotlet patrons know it’s only a two drink maximum when they get there. Only was allowed two drinks. Since we were traveling we want to relax for the night. After dinner we came down to sit by the fire. But were greeted very rudely by an elderly man and the first thing out of his mouth was “there’s not any alcohol in those glasses?” Not even a “hi, my name is….” The bartender mentioned we could take our last drink with us to our room so we did and decided to sit by fire. NOT!!! So, the rest of the night we felt like we were in jail since we had to stay in our room to finish our drinks. By this time we were so frustrated with everything, we hung out in our room. We came out to look around at the hotel but once again the historian watched our every move. Ridiculous!! Very sad because the place is stunning and the history behind it is very interesting. We are from Albuquerque and know all about Gallup and the news it provides. Still worth a stop, but don’t expect too much from service in the food part.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025