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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gallup hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • El Morro Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Richardsons Trading Company
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Annex Building

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gallup

In Gallup .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. Richardsons Trading Company and Historic District are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fire Rock Navajo Casino - 8 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gallup hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. 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 transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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 or services will be unavailable from September 24 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1458 out of 2011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 2011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 2011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 2011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2011 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

DAVID, Albuquerque

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was home to many movie stars of the 1940-60’s! It has been kept in fantastic condition and is a rare Route 66 hotel still operational! It is reminiscent of National Forest service lodges, lots of wooden beams and a warm atmosphere! The restaurant is excellent and the 49 bar is great! The bar tender has been there forever and is great to visit with! Stay for a magical Route 66 experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic, super.clean, quiet rooms, excellent restaurant and very kind, responsive and sweet staff. Darling gift shop. Very safe, quiet, restful environment. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Colorado Springs

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

8/10 Good

Shannon, Placentia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The lobylby and public spaces are very cool. Room was a bit drab, dated and showing wear.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rug was filthy tiny rooms, smelled of mildew
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Reginia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such a beautiful hotel, and the desk service was great. The room was clean and very Route 66 vintage, which was a wowza to be in. over all great visit. Will def book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool! Super nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Very small space in bathroom, like sit on the toilet and brush your teeth small. Also no discount for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Problems in bar?

Love El Rancho Hotel so booked again on my trip to AZ Not sure what was going on this time with hotel security. Went to the bar and was informed they could Only serve 2 drinks per person. If the hotel is having a problem with the locals they need to figure out better plan where paying hotel guest can enjoy there stay and not be limited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. Who ever caulked the bathroom was an amateur.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this historic hotel. Always a fun experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much fun & a quality hotel experience. Friendly, helpful staff throughout the hotel and restaurant. Restaurant & bar have a fun Route 66 aesthetic with well prepared southwest cuisine, especially the green chili, red salsa & mole. The rooms & community areas feature a tasteful celebration of the retro architecture and Classic Hollywood history, interspersed with thoughtfully curated native art & artifacts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Fun and nice.

Cool, old , beautiful hotel. I loved it. I have wanted to stay here for years, and finally had the opportunity to do so. As funky and fun as I had imagined. Restaurant and bar were good, room was good, bathroom was tiny, but all updated and was fine for a solo traveler. Stay in the annex for the newer, larger rooms, but stay in the historic building for the experience. Will stay again.
Lobby
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

EL Rancho is amazing

Love this eclectic hotel!! So much fun to take a trip back in time at this place !! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 5th time staying at El Rancho ! Its always a great experience , has a terrific ambiance and wonderful staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Symon

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

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place with a fun history. Great lobby area. Worth your while if you don’t mind small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hands down the coolest hotel I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Wonderful historic hotel

This is a wonderful historic hotel in Gallup. The original rooms are not the most spacious rooms but they are updated and clean. I love the history behind the hotel and looking at all the memorabilia on the walls. The staff is super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025