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 sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Richardsons Trading Company
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(195 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gallup

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

What's nearby

  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rio West Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Rancho to the airport?

Hotel El Rancho is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel El Rancho have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel El Rancho .

Does Hotel El Rancho offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel El Rancho , but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 19 and 29 for adults, USD 0 and 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Rancho ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fire Rock Navajo Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Rancho ?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel El Rancho ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel El Rancho have a pool?

Hotel El Rancho does not have a pool.

Does Hotel El Rancho have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel El Rancho have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel El Rancho to downtown Gallup?

Hotel El Rancho is 0.8 mi away from Gallup.

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1480 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 2048 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

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful but the air conditioner in our room did not work and the room was extremely small
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!! Lots of history here, and great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xtra small bathroom in Lee Marvin room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cool place Lee Marvin room had some issues for us. Very small bathroom very small. Wrong toilet installed in such a small space loved the walk in shower though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

KELSEY, Bartlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight while on a roadtrip. Very cute hotel! Loved the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH, wakefield

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun but small bathrooms. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Rancho is a classic 66 roadside establishment with interesting ties to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karna

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

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

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

Great place to stay

This was our second time staying here and it didn't disappoint. We will return. The rooms are clean. The staff is very inviting, kind and super nice. We have more family wanting to go with us next time we stay here. It's a relaxing place for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, McKinney

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Loved the lobby, movie star rooms, restaurant, everything about this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrianne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. Lobby was gorgeous and staff was welcoming. Room was was assigned an actor which had a little blurb about the movie they filmed in the area which was a lovely touch. Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clancey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Amazing little gem!! We had so much fun. The rooms were so cool. It’s an experience everyone should do!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was extremely kind. This hotel is a historical gem! So much attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis, Thornton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Good restaurant. Ambience. Terribly small room’s bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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