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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 WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is ₩158,607
₩179,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(210 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 drapes

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin 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 drapes

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 refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 drapes

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Annex Building

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gallup, Hotel El Rancho is near a train station. Richardsons Trading Company and Rio West Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red Rock State Park and Babe Ruth Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Gallup travel guide
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
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • 3rd Street Tavern
    2 min drive
  • Gallup Coffee Company
    16 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel near a train station
Consider a stay at Hotel El Rancho and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby. 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 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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 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 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 35 lbs 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 Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Rancho on Jan 22, 2026 start from ₩158,607, excluding 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?

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 ?

Check-out 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 mi (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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1694 out of 2317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 2317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 2317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2317 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an incredible historic stop along Route 66, starting to get a bit worn, however staff was friendly, accommodating and rooms very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable and very quiet, despite being on front side facing the road.the staff were very friendly and the entire place was cheerful with all the holiday decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind. Beautiful historic hotel. Rooms were well kept and had many modern furnishings as well as historical aspects! Highly recommend to anyone who loves historical places!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but very clean and very nicely appointed. The restaurant was good but the waitress left a little to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room and checkin and checkout Was easy. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and couteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. Room clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well done! Clean room. Well appointed. Breakfast extra cost but available onsite. Convenient- off I-40. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

Lois R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Rancho is my FAVORITE hotel. I walk in and feel like a kid on an adventure. Oh the stories their shoe shine racks could tell. If you’re a fan of old western movies, El Rancho is a must stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nostalgic and charming. Restaurant was yummy.
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

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool historic hotel. Good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historical old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NEAT HOTEL!!!! We requested a room with a balcony that could see the hills, and they graciously accommodated! Check in/out was very easy, friendly staff, room was very clean! I’d definitely recommend booking here!
Room 205, King Deluxe with large shared balcony, hillside/route 66 view
Bathroom was very clean, but small for larger adults
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025