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Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property

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A lobby with a large moose head mounted on the wall, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.
A hotel with a central fountain, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "HOTEL EL CAPITAN".
A cozy lobby with a fireplace, leather chairs, and a mounted moose head.
A hotel exterior with a neon sign, outdoor seating with chairs and tables, and a striped awning.
A lobby with a tiled floor, a large round ottoman, a reception desk with a plant, and a mounted deer head.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Place, Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prada Marfa
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall piece.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(139 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Courtyard Queen Room

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, a chair, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Outdoor Patio King Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Courtyard Patio King Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a patterned floor.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan places you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mountain View Golf Course. 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.

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) - 6 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

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 3-star 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Capitan?

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Capitan on 1 Jul 2026 start from NZ$305, including 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.

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?

Yep, visitors give top marks to the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1081 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1327 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to Guadalupe Mountains and the restaurant is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great hotel overall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, very clean, excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, great staff, great food, clean room, safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean old school rooms, quiet super friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing!! The staff was wonderful and the property was so beautiful! The environment at the bar/restaurant was welcoming and friendly. Food was outstanding. We enjoyed our stay so much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. The restaurant is superb. Great staff. Conveniently close to Guadalupe National Park. And it's dog friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to Guadalupe Mtns, bus origin launch site. Great restaurant and bar, unique hotel. I stay there every time I am traveling across Texas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, front-desk reception, food, and room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second perfect stay within 2 weeks. Would definitely stay here again without questioning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly, checkin was simple, the room was very clean and the restaurant was reasonably priced and very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Staff all nice, room was small (old, historic hotel, no surprise) but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Breakfast selection was great Have stayed here several times. Will stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Always our go to when traveling thru west Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean , staff was courteous, dinner and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Room very nice with an outside space. Love the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent from check in to dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable, clean room, good food, wonderful service both in restaurant and main desk. Great decor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Nice room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with modern amenities. Wonderful staff. Good in-house restaurant. Live music on the patio. Overall a charming stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful stay! This is a fine, historic hotel that has beautifully maintained and has a very nice restaurant and bar. The beds are comfortable and there’s nothing not to like! A fine piece of Texas Americana!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, breakfast had plenty of options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026