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Hotel El Capitan

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

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Exterior
Indoor wedding
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(122 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - 41 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
  • ‪Gilberts Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬15 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 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
  • 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

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.

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.

Reviews

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1027 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1273 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their outside dining was definitely an experience, but the stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. We stop here every time we drive to Arizona to see family. It’s a hidden oasis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, FPO AE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great restaurant. Stayed there twice now
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!! Great restaurant and bar! Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

Loved this hotel!

This hotel has a lot of history and we really enjoyed our stay. The patio is very inviting and our room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Cool place

We love this hotel and will stay here again. But…this stay we had a room with a noisy AC and a too soft bed, thus not a very restful stay. Staff was wonderful as always and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig Andrew Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good staff. Beautiful old hotel with mediocre restoration. The restaurant looks like it was renovated in the early 2000s and doesn't reflect the original Trost architectural style at all. It was probably the most disappointing part. I ate at the restaurant once and it was palatable but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reanell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel & friendly staff. Rooms are a little small, but everything wise made up for it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, restaurant dinner options were very good and presentation was excellent! Outdoor seating was very nice and comfortable even tho it was in the high 90’s
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Sheffield

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay. Electricity went out soon after we arrived and did not come back on until after 11pm. We rented a room that had a small patio but the water feature was broken. Overall highly recommend even with no electricity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the character of the Hotel with the Bar a Restaurant being on sight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Hotel is quite lovely. Food in restaurant was fair in quality. Elevator did nt work so we had to lug everything up the stairs. We were given a room in the far corner of the hotel so we had to also lug everything down there. Said the room overlooked the courtyard but you couldn't see it for the tall tree. Trains ran down the track every 30 min or so, so sleep was impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and historic hotel. Freeway close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Mckinney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always make a point to stay here during my travels through West Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay great staff but small hotel and town. So you should know that already going there. I love this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every time I go to Van Horn I stay at the cap. It's a great place. Great people, great beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasnt much around to eat. And some places on google were no longer open or not with the correct updated address of its location. Overall it was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025