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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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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(209 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • Rio West Mall - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fire Rock Navajo Casino - 7 min drive - 11.3 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3rd Street Tavern - ‬2 min drive

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 baths or showers with a deep soaking bath 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.

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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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • 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.

What makes Hotel El Rancho a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Rancho .

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel El Rancho ?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

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. 1642 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2239 reviews

9.6/10

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. I’m starting with that word because apparently, in this part of our country, businesses treat “clean bathrooms” like it’s a luxury amenity worth bragging about. I didn’t get it… until we drove further east past this hotel and saw what “normal” bathrooms look like around here. Let’s just say I suddenly understood the hype. And then—plot twist—we hit Amarillo, Texas, and experienced our very first cockroach-infested hotel. Nothing says “welcome to town” like a six-legged greeter scurrying across the floor. Stay here as long as possible and get good rest and make sure your next stop isn’t the stay bridge suites IHG in Amarillo Texas. Let me stay on topic and give this hotel the credit it is due. This was the an EXPERIENCE. The outside of the hotel is classic like something you see in a movie. The staff super kind and friendly helpful.our room was the jimmy stewart. Adorable. We also had our own balcony with a neat view and lots of people just walking around the hotel enjoying the museam of movie star autographs. The food was awesome. Tbh the best food so far on Route 66. The bathroom clean and the beds were decent. Also really cool jewelry made by the Zumi tribe. Turquoise and gems…one bummer the pool was closed and the hotel is having renovations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Perfect stay

The motel room was excellent. The Route 66 theme was really good and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. No complaints at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic hotel so my room and bath were small. The room was nicely furnished though, the bed was comfy with nice bedding, and the A/C was cool and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Nice staff, easy check-in, clean rooms! If you are looking to stay at a vintage hotel to along old Route 66 this one to check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiance of the old hollywood days
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Westerns fans

If you are a Westerns movie buff it’s a fun stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my visit and would recommend. I stayed in the main hotel which has the feel of an old western lodge. The room was fairly small but it was very clean, had cool retro decorations, and the king bed was comfortable. Plenty of parking, quiet, and powerful internet. I ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, both meals were delicious and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Henderson

Travelled with partner
This was a great little find along our journey from Durango, CO back to Henderson, NV. Great historical hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a late check-in. The place was so cute. Wish we woukdve had more time to stay and see everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

An experience!

Staying at this historic hotel was a great experience. Loved the reception area, the decor was amazing and learning about the history of the hotel was great. The old fashioned lift was fun and it was good to have a gift shop on site. The room was well decorated. Our kids loved the western theme. The bathroom is small, but nicely done. The air con was quite noisy but there was a ceiling fan, so we used that instead. We were suprised at the area around the hotel, we thought it would be a nice place to explore, but it didnt feel that safe and there wasnt much to see.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great retro place with great food and awesome memorabilia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathrooms are tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay at when driving from Texas to California. Clean, kind staff, excellent restaurant and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a piece of history. The food at the restaurant was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quick stay on a road trip. I was pleasantly surprised by the fun feel of the motel portion of this property. The retro decorations, record player, mini-fridge, wall designs and bright colors are nice contrast to hours of desert driving. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Hard working, doing their very best. Grate stay all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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