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El Rancho Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bishop motel

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi
Courtyard
Deluxe Bungalow | In-room dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Bungalow | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
274 Lagoon Street, Bishop, CA, 93514-3405
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bishop City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 4994 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King with Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe King with Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop

In Bishop .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat's Bakkery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paiute Palace Casino - ‬6 min drive

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bishop motel
As a guest of El Rancho Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bishop motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Rancho Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, Netflix, and smart speakers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

El Rancho Bishop
El Rancho Motel Bishop
Motel El Rancho
El Rancho Hotel Bishop
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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Rancho Motel to the airport?

El Rancho Motel is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Rancho Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Rancho Motel.

Does El Rancho Motel offer free breakfast?

El Rancho Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Rancho Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Rancho Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Rancho Motel have a pool?

El Rancho Motel does not have a pool.

Does El Rancho Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to downtown Bishop?

El Rancho Motel is 0.2 mi away from Bishop.

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 971 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had issues with items in the room like missing utensils and TV remote. Also internet stopped working.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in you had to go to a different location. The office was messy and felt uncomfortable checking in with its condition. The room we had was a suite. The room was 'off site' from the actual motel and was a small apartment building. We had a bottom floor room. I've never been in a room with such poor insulation between the floors. We could hear every step in the room above. It was awful! The beds were like sleeping on plywood and they were very short. My entire family had a poor night's sleep. The baseboards in the bathroom were caked with filth. There were two forks amd three spoons in the kitchen for a room that slept 8. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Galina, Laguna Niguel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Duain C

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice clean room , quiet warm room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I mistakenly booked this place. And before I even got out of the car I knew it was a dump. Rolled up carpeting by the office door. Place was under renovations. Expedia was still promoting it though.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was amazing. We ended up having to leave early and staff worked with us on a partial refund which was very much appreciated! Great business ethic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Noriko

The location was nice and convenient. Neighboring guests were noisy as well as from the trailer park across the street. The lock for the bathroom window was broken making unsafe since the size of the opening would allow anyone to break in and fit through it. The remote for tv did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Dana Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area isn't fancy or pretty but it's fairly quiet and an easy walk to much of downtown Bishop. The room was very basic and a little outdated except the bathroom which had been updated recently. Room was clean. It did include a tiny kitchen and a full size fridge, which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ross, Berkeley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lack of internet in 2024 is an embarrassment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel property needs to repair the floor and clean up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with family

Way to Tahoe

Old place , needs work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Randy, Trona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room needs a remodel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Madison

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a stay at El Rancho to break up a drive. Having camped for days we were excited to have a hot shower, safe place to stay and comfy bed. Unfortunately our stay at El Rancho left much to be desired. The motel made us check in at another motel - this really needs to be made clear in the initial booking - we were told to leave the site and come back again at check in and at check in the key wasn't there for the room (someone handed it to us from a car?) their were no staff onsite, the area felt very unsafe, and two female staff I interacted with were very rude. The motel is listed as pet friendly yet fails to allow payment for a pet online. Had this been approached better I would not have had an issue paying the additional amount but instead felt attacked but the above mentioned staff in the car. All of this would have been acceptable had the room not at the following issues - hygiene. There was no soap, the shower is covered in black mold, the sink was blocked with food from a previous guest, food spilled in the fridge and microwave, bugs in the bathroom and the floor was dirty when the towels were lifted off them. Overall the stay was not great. I would not recommend. Although the gentleman who checked me in at Tres Motel was lovely and super helpful - supporting when his colleagues were lacking. His service skills and kindness really shone. I believe he is also the handyman. Lovely man.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Boris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kadrian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scary neighborhood.!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Irina, Highland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel, small room, but bed was comfortable and room and bathroom were both clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice & clean inside, but the property outside left a lot to be desired. Check in office was closed, had to drive to another property to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing

Just not what the pictures portrayed - we knew it looked older but pictures showed nice looking rooms and ours was not. And A/C unit was so loud we couldn't sleep with it on, but it was warm so slept terribly with it off. No staff onsite. Dusty dresser. Milk left in fridge from previous guest. Not a good night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌲 motel is the shiiii 💯
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024