El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Thermopolis with 6 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Property entrance
1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443

What's nearby

  • Merlin's Hide Out - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hot Springs State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hot Springs State Park Bath House - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • TePee Pools and Spa - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Riverton, WY (RIW-Riverton Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪One-Eyed Buffalo Brewing Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairyland Ice Cream & Yogurt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪P6 Station - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel in the mountains
At El Rancho Motel, you can look forward to 3 coffee shops/cafes, 3 bars and 6 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, books and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 6 restaurants

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.95 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (noon - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • City/local tax: USD1.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.95 per cent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Thermopolis
El Rancho Thermopolis
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Thermopolis
El Rancho Motel Motel Thermopolis

Frequently asked questions

Is El Rancho Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at El Rancho Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.00.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Merlin's Hide Out, Hot Springs County Museum and Candy Jack Park. Bighorn River and Family Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 826 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there multiple times, always a great experience. Nice courtyard area and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean and near Hot Springs State Park!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nanita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful customer service, thoughtful proprietor, clean room, pleasant experience for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget motel, but it is an excellent budget motel. Everything you could ask for in a beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and comfortable. The room was very nice and I loved the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very cute and clean. The beds were comfortable and the mexican restaurant next door had really good food too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barebones motel but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORMAN D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated room. Great shower. Would prefer room darkening blinds/curtains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated old style motel with down to earth owner and friendly dog & cat on premises. Clean room with comfortable bed and good amenities, and extra towels provided for use at the hot springs. Room could be improved with blackout curtains and/or shades for better privacy and darkness in morning for people who want to sleep late.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome motor lodge! Will stay again when around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and quick to address our concerns
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vision Beyond Borders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well kept, friendly staff, the bed was comfortable. It was very peaceful here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Relaxing and plenty of room to park truck and boat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was extremely clean, which I appreciate!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need hair dryer and more staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great check in even though there was some confusion due to an erroneous listing on Expedia. Was given a room with two full beds instead of the king we cooked but it all worked out. All the appliances worked well and the room was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! A lovely and comfortable room. I felt right at home. And most importantly, the owners are lovely and I was treated with such kindness and hospitality. I would go back here every single time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the homey feel of the rooms, clean, warm(because it was a high of 7!) and comfortable. The staff was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly perfect spot for eating and going fishing on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, very easy to find. Extremely clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend stay at the motel. The owner was very professional and courteous. We hope to visit this motel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little spot

This is a recently renovated family owned motel super close to everything in Thermopolis. Our room was warm clean and comfortable and our dog enjoyed sniffing around the 3 acre property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very well kept , beautiful theme, very friendly owner check in was a breeze. Would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff, quiet area at night, shower had great pressure, beds are comfortable, great value for a night passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Stay Here!

I love it! El Rancho is the only place in Thermopolis I’ll stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025