Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room
Restaurant
Lobby
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Your area essentials

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Popular LocationClark Hotel Museum2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCulberson County Rodeo Grounds17 min walk
  • Popular LocationRed Rock Ranch2 min drive
  • AirportEl Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)104 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Patio King Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard Queen Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan puts you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and within a 20-minute stroll of Culberson County Rodeo Grounds. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Gopher Hole Bar is the hotel's own bar. 1225 square feet (114 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Van Horn hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Red Rock Ranch and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mountain View Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk
  • Culberson County Rodeo Grounds - 17 min walk
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Broadway Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Country Grill - 2 min drive
  • Cactus Cantina - 1 min walk
  • Porter's - 3 min drive
  • Gilbert's Lounge - 6 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1225 square feet (114 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Capitan. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Van Horn hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 1225 sq ft of conference space
  • 114 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Capitan Dining Room
  • Gopher Hole Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,225 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Capitan?

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

Is parking available at Hotel El Capitan?

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

What makes Hotel El Capitan a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Capitan.

Does Hotel El Capitan serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Capitan?

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

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

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

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1089 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a quaint, beautiful property with great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, La Veta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful vintage hotel, beautifully maintained. A real gem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful dinner there and breakfast buffet. Fair prices and handy to National parks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Hotel & restaurant was excellent! I'd stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was our 2nd time staying at this hotel. We love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

In Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't get to spend a lot of time here, but we were blown away in our short stay! Wow! Such a unique history, beautiful upkeeping, amazing staff, and superb dining! Anyone staying in the area needs to be staying at Hotel El Capitan!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay.
When we pass through Van Horn,Texas we stay at the El Capitan if possible. The hotel is architecturally significant, and exudes a charming and hospitable atmosphere. We partucularly enjoy the attached restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024