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Hotel EL Capitan

2.0 star property
A refreshingly straightforward retreat at Hotel EL Capitan where travelers find everything they need, including the time-saving convenience of express check-out

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Hotel EL Capitan delivers exactly what travelers need without unnecessary complications. Guests appreciate the streamlined experience, particularly the express check-out that makes departures quick and hassle-free.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

About the neighborhood

Van Horn is home to Hotel EL Capitan. Local points of interest include Clark Hotel Museum and Mountain View Golf Course. Visit our Van Horn travel guide
Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course
    3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Prada Marfa
    46 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Hangout Grill
    2 min walk
  • Broadway cafe
    6 min walk
  • Cattle Company
    2 min drive

About this property

Hotel EL Capitan

  • Property highlights
  • Hotel EL Capitan provides everything you need.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

More

  • 2 floors

Policies

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hotel EL Capitan located?

Situated in Van Horn, this hotel is steps from Clark Hotel Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mountain View Golf Course. Prada Marfa is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel EL Capitan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

A classic old hotel with all the charm and updates

Two years ago we stopped at the El Capitan for a meal and were impressed with the character of the place, in fact, so much so we decided to come back to spend a night during our winter travels this year. This is a wonderful old hotel which has been thoroughly updated but it still retains all of its original charm. Our supper in the dining room was excellent, the staff keen and knowledgeable and the room, although small was very comfortable. Overall we were very impressed with every aspect of our stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

kab

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

Unexpected nice hotel

This is the nicest building of any type in the surrounding area. It was a very nice facility. Enjoyed very much. The room was small but comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fun Old Hotel

I have stayed at the El Capitan at least six or seven times. Only once have I been disappointed and that was of my own doing! It is quaint and different.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Best stop driving distance from Austin/Tucson

Very pleasant lady behind check in desk. Very clean room. Good food and great service in rest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great pit-stop en route to Austin

This was where I found much needed respite after driving east from Tucson. Great staff and good food at a very unlikely location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, has retained old west character.

A fun place to stay and break the monotony of long travel!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian & Ruth

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

Texas Treat

A wonderful hotel, the exterior and courtyard are a treat and the interior is, we thought, even better.Although the room seemed a little on the small side, that's really being picky, as we couldn't find anything to fault this place. We had read beforehand about the trains and their horns coming through town but that was hardly noticeable and, in any event, added to the atmosphere of the place. Although there is prescious little else in Van Horn (the Van Horn Cattle Steak Restaurant was nice) it was worth staying there just to stay at this hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stop along I 10 !

Rooms are very small, but pleasing. Fun place to stop along I10.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unexpected enjoyment in far west Texas

We arrived at the hotel rather late and did not get to enjoy the ambience of the lobby and bar/restaurant, which looked awesome. The retro quality of the place was very nice, but the room was quite comfortable in every modern way. I would stay here again for sure, but would want to spend time enjoying the onsite amenities.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

Do not stay in this hotel. The trains will keep you up all night. It is a very old building and the rooms are very small. The bathroom has a standing room for one. Find a different hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R & G

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

Great hotel!

This historic hotel was a godsend after our drive from the Dallas area on our way to CA. After reading reviews about other hotels/motels in Van Horn, this was the only logical choice. We were not disappointed. It was worth every penny. The dining room was open until 10PM, and the bar until midnight (I highly recommend the cheese fries with green goddess dressing). The staff everywhere was very friendly. Noticing I was not feeling well, the waitress offered to bring me some hot tea. The room and bathroom were small, but extremely comfortable and spotless. On top of that, it is a beautiful building. It had everything you would need for an overnight stay. You could hear the trains, but if you read reviews about hotels in Van Horn, you are not going to escape this. It didn't bother us a bit, it's just a part of the town. The parking lot was full due to a party in the dining room, so the hotel clerk told us to just park out front in the 30 minute parking, we would be ok. "We're easy going here in Van Horn." There is a small gift shop that was still open at 9PM if you forgot some basic necessities. We will very likely stay here on our return to TX.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

El Capitan Fan

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

Don't Miss The "Hotel El Capitan"

We love the historic nature of the hotel. Sitting by the fireplace is awesome! The suites with the large balconies are the best for our family. I love the fine leather antique furniture in the lobby. We had a great steak dinner in the dining room. We stay there every chance we can and always look for to the ambience of Hotel El Capitan when we travel across country. Anyone who hasn't been there is missing out!
Verified

8/10 Good

USDriver

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

Hotel with Character

Stayed at El Capitan as a stopover point during a long driving trip, and it served us well. Renovated place that has nice touches dating back through it's history as both a hotel and a bank, and the courtyard was especially pleasing. Room was small by modern standards, but adequate for the use & need. Clean & comfortable. Note that Van Horn has a busy Union Pacific rail line, and the trains DO have to toot-toot their warning as they go through the intersections - so all of the hotels/motels in town have to deal with this. I had no sleep disturbance, nor did my wife when she inserted the free ear plugs provided by the El Capitan. Nice touch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonitaqueen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyed the stay.

It's like going back in time, very cool and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

Very nice historic hotel

Very nicely updated historic hotel in Van Horn, TX. It has a bar and restaurant, too, and the food was good. Continental breakfast was included with our stay & is served in the nice dining room. Friendly staff. Nice courtyard with fountain is a good place to relax, and as it faces North, has shade. A nice piece of West Texas history!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great historic hotel

This was a beautifully restored hotel with much tile and southwestern design. Restaurant food was good and excellent service. Only real drawback is its location near the traintracks. Trains rumble through every 30-60 minutes 24 hrs a day. Bring earplugs.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

What a Nice place!!

No other quality alternative un VanHorn .After several days in the désert we reach the "paradise".Nice people ,very interesting and historical place.Golf food and wine...Perfect room..Only négative are the night trains passing at 300 feet from the room and wisteling while crossing Van Horn along 2 miles!!! Be informed and ready for this expérience .....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henny

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

Diamond in the Rough

Van Horn is an ideal point to stop in traveling from AZ to the East. Unfortunately, there isn't much there, but the people are very gracious and at Hotel El Capitan we found a "diamond". It is a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. It offers comfort not only in the rooms (which are small because of the age of the hotel), but the surroundings in the lobby, dining area & courtyard. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and the staff were helpful. Although it is higher in price the stay was definitely worth it.