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

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
  • Historic District
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historic District - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 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. 1448 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1999 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

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was unique with history and charm, really enjoyed the fireplace in lobby. Only negatives were the room and bathroom were very small and the shower didn’t have great pressure, other than that, great place. I believe they have bigger rooms, if stayed again would book larger room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, Aberdeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the coolest hotels I've been to. Very charming, grand lobby with fireplace, so much character. We had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

EMMA, citrus Heights

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic site, felt like a walk back into time. We stay overnight while we were on our way to Santa Fe. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore a bit more
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly nice. This place has style. Such a cool place to stay in Gallup. It’s so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Great Historic themed western Route 66 motel… loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

addison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good mexican restaurant and bar inside. Old setup with metal keys for the doors. It was staying in a old mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique hotel but skip the bar/restaurant
The pictures on the website make this hotel look way better than it is. Cute place and atmosphere but the ac was blowing hot air. Do not go to the bar/restaurant as we faced discrimination and were barely served. That is why my review is worse.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot needs to be redone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jianhua

Travelled with group
Very old time memorized property which charms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURA, Santa Fe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Rancho is a gem. Lots of interesting movie and southwest memorabilia and decor. It is a historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Updated rooms and great restaurant. Combines history with convenience and quality,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Forgot toothpaste, front desk gave me one...Forgot hair dryer, front desk loaned me one...The shower water was not hot enough, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, nostalgic and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

PAMELA

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024