El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sports bar

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801
  • Place, Harmon Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Williston State College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Raymond Family Community Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Williston

In Williston .Stay at this Williston hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Harmon Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Williston Parks & Recreation. Williston State College and James Memorial Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harmon Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Williston State College - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • James Memorial Art Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Spring Lake Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Williston Station - 4 min drive
  • Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Williston Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly El Rancho Hotel also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Williston hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Rancho Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (29 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 75 per accommodation, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Rancho Hotel to the airport?

El Rancho Hotel is 13.6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Jul 3, 2026 start from $93, 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.

Does El Rancho Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Rancho Hotel.

Does El Rancho Hotel offer free breakfast?

El Rancho Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Rancho Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at El Rancho Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Rancho Hotel have a pool?

El Rancho Hotel does not have a pool.

Does El Rancho Hotel have a restaurant?

El Rancho Hotel is home to Williston Brewing Company, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does El Rancho Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Rancho Hotel to downtown Williston?

El Rancho Hotel is 1 mi away from Williston.

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 527 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Austin

Breakfast was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and friendly staff. Overall an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place and I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and easy to find it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking safe friendly staff wood fire grill connected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay for the price! Staff was very kind. Just wish a few more and possibly healthy items were at the brekkie!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leon

Good location and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. Very clean hotel with an excellent restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Laine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel and the Brewery attached to it has fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Jefferson

Liked: Amenities
Conveniently located, and continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, affordable hotel with a great restaurant and lounge. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff easy, check in, great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025