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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gallup with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

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

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(203 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Gallup

At Hotel El Rancho you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .49'er Lounge is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Gallup hotel include El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company.

What's nearby

  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rio West Mall - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel in Gallup with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Rancho . Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel El Rancho was completed in July 2021.

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

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1937
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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

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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Rancho ?

Hotel El Rancho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel El Rancho ?

Yep, Hotel El Rancho has a free self car park.

Does Hotel El Rancho serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests give top marks to the full brekkie here! Available weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Rancho ?

No, Hotel El Rancho does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Rancho ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1556 out of 2121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 2121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 2121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 2121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A dream! Swooned for this hotel!!!!! Brimming with charm and history. Front desk ladies are incredibl e. Staying here was one of the highlights of my trip! Adoreable super clean room! Couldn’t love it more. To be honest, Gallup is a train town. You have to be prepared, but if you like wonderful people and historic comfortable places, this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical photos and decor were wonderful. Room was small — not a lot of space to maneuver around and the bathroom is tiny! But otherwise comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

An absolute delight

Love this place so much, an absolute delight, full of personality, delicious restaurant and a fun gift shop
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Brilliant Route 66 stop

Great room. Very good steak and good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place. Hotel/ museum. Great hospitality, fabulous accomodation...and even the shower vents are clean!!! This place is well cared for and a joy to stay at...wish we didn't have to leave today!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved seeing old Hollywood movie era
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wataru

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

William D, Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I stayed at this hotel twice (Apr 4 and Apr 21). Upon arrival Apr 4, the clerk tried to give me an upstairs room in the annex, I refused it because of no elevator. I had reserved a king bed on the first floor. I finally settled on a king bed on the first floor of the main hotel. The room was very small, wall to wall bed. Before checking out I advised the clerk I was returning on the 21st and she assured me I would have a king bed on the floor of the annex. Upon arrival, I was told all we have left is two queen beds (not what I reserved). When I awoke the next morning there was no water in the shower, front desk clerk commented "Oh well, I'll notify maintenance" I will never stay at this hotel again and definitely never recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberrt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history surrounding this hotel. The atmosphere and decor is wonderful. We ate in the restaurant twice and the food and service were great. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Even with the mix up, I would go back!

We reserved a Deluxe King room listed as having a king size bed and a sofa bed. We didn't need the sofa bed, but I liked the listed larger square footage to accommodate the sofa bed versus the standard King room. Unfortunately, we checked in about an hour or so before the restaurant was to close, so we decided to eat first before we went to our room. After dinner we brought our luggage to our room and when we went in, we realized that we did not have the deluxe king, we had the standard. I went back to the front desk, but no one was there, so I just went back to the room and made due. To be fair the room was very nice, and the bed was great, but there was no room to maneuver. The room was just too small. Other than that this hotel rocks. The place is just cool, and the gift shop and restaurant, were top notch. Also, I left my personal pillow in the room after checking out, and later that day I received a call telling me that it was at the hotel. I was too far away to go back, but that was very nice of them to call me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannette

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our 1 night stay at this historical hotel. We had dinner abd breakfast at the restaurant. The only critical was we had no where to take our dogs for potty and was a little caught off guard by the homeless hanging out at the gas station next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Palm Desert

The ambience of the property was incredibly well curated. It would be a great benefit to customers to have security in the parking lot though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful craftsmanship and excellent food. The history combined with the building and the service was a pleasure. Delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. give it a try
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My father was the electrician for a remodel in 1963. He spoke a lot about the location and the different western stars he met over the years in the area. Doing work at ranches for actors. We brought a small resin statue made of my father and took him to all the places in NM,UT and Az that he was so found of. Thank you for our continued family memories
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel has a nice western's atmosphere, its decorations, room names, etc. all related to westerns. That is the only positive thing I can say. We stayed in the main building, which is old. Our room (Delux 2 queen beds) was very small, with no refrigitator, microwave or AC. Bathroom was extremely small, no countertop, just a sink. The sound insulation from inside and outside noise was quite poor. The room was clean. I am glad we only stayed there one night. It was interesting to visit, but we will not stay here again. It is lacking basic amenities and wasn't comfortable overall. Parking is an issue as well, there is not enough spaces to accomodate hotel's guests and and busy restaurant's diners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025