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Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property
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Courtyard Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Place, Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prada Marfa
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(139 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Hotel El Capitan gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clark Hotel Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a meeting room, and conference space
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1225 square feet (114 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Capitan. Self parking is free.

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

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Capitan Dining Room
  • Gopher Hole Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,225 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1075 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1324 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to Guadalupe Mountains and the restaurant is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great hotel overall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, very clean, excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, great staff, great food, clean room, safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean old school rooms, quiet super friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. The restaurant is superb. Great staff. Conveniently close to Guadalupe National Park. And it's dog friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to Guadalupe Mtns, bus origin launch site. Great restaurant and bar, unique hotel. I stay there every time I am traveling across Texas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second perfect stay within 2 weeks. Would definitely stay here again without questioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, front-desk reception, food, and room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly, checkin was simple, the room was very clean and the restaurant was reasonably priced and very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Always our go to when traveling thru west Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean , staff was courteous, dinner and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Room very nice with an outside space. Love the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable, clean room, good food, wonderful service both in restaurant and main desk. Great decor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent from check in to dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with modern amenities. Wonderful staff. Good in-house restaurant. Live music on the patio. Overall a charming stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Nice room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, breakfast had plenty of options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hot water. Great dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang-Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanroom and bathroom, staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, very clean, food so-so, lovely old historic hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel we love staying there Food is really good, staff are always professional and friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the restaurant was amazing. I had the best smoked chicken. They even had chocolate chip cookies at the counter when checking in and they were pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026