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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or warm up near the lobby's crackling fireplace while enjoying excellent dining and the hotel's welcoming atmosphere

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Hotel El Rancho charms guests with its revitalized character and friendly staff. The El Rancho Restaurant earns rave reviews for its dining options, while visitors appreciate the convenient on-site shopping, gym facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Room options

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(209 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Annex Building

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301

What's nearby

  • Babe Ruth Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rex Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel near a train station, remodelled in 2021
Consider a stay at Hotel El Rancho and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on-site and a fireplace in reception. Be sure to enjoy a meal at El Rancho Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom and ATM/banking services
  • Newspapers in the reception, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms feature amenities, such as free WiFi, desk chairs and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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 are 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 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Rancho pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Rancho ?

As of 23 Dec, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Rancho on 25 Dec, 2025 start from S$168.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel El Rancho ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Rancho ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel El Rancho located?

Situated in Gallup, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gallup Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1678 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2290 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very fun and unique place and experience, don't miss this one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very attentive, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our night at the hotel, quaint, historical and lots of neat memorabilia though out the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but that's part of the charm of this historic Hollywood outpost. Great service and food was delicious and generous servings. Cobb salad could have fed two!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay. Loved the themed out decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room. The elevator was so cool. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved loved loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El rancho is a most stop on the old RT 66 _ and a history lesson in western civilization and Hollywood entertainers - bar always hopping with locals - don't let the small rooms fool you - they're very classy - great onsite restaurant with local flavor -recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raenette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, all staff friendly & wanted us to enjoy our stay. Dinner excellent, breakfast outstanding. We enjoyed the breakfast enchiladas!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing old west movie vibe. Excellent restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stop
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bioncha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secured access to 2nd floor by a coded door was ensuring. The room was great, warm & Route 66 theme. The hotel lobby was my favorite because of the structure and designs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nostalgic and charming. Restaurant was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very nicely appointed with beautiful artwork of the time. Although we were there in the winter, the gardens and other sitting areas were beautiful. Would love to come back when it’s warmer weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Gallup! Retro vibes! Hotel was immaculate, room was very clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, beds are comfortable, the most amazing staff, extremely helpful and caring. Love this hotel will be back every time we go through NM
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t have any bad memories of this hotel. Taking the elevator is the number one must-try experience, and the omelets are excellent. Although the building is old, it is well maintained and has a charming analog feel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an interesting historic hotel with a great personality. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky retro hotel. Fun stop over while driving through Gallup.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel on Rt 66. The decor inside was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025