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El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lobby

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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • James Memorial Art Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪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. This Williston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
  • 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
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. 

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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 Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Jan 5, 2026 start from $99.0, excluding 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. 217 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 468 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The second queen bed in my room had a big conspicuous stain on the blanket. The room had an odor that is strong and unpleasant. I got up to go for breakfast across the parking lot to the main building and I saw a man with a gun standing like waiting for someone. Texas is open carry and ND is open so why did he try to hide the gun from my view? He then moved in between some trailers to further hide away from view. That got me uncomfortable. I went back to my room. Good that I was on 2nd floor. I alerted the front desk and gave it a few minutes of safety before I stepped out again Not a pleasant experience overall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was not as advertised. Room that was booked was unavailable at check in. Room that was available was in desperate need of an update and a deep cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place and I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elroy

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

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and courteous, the rooms are in need of some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is huge!!! So much space and comfortable beds. Staff is great!!! The amenities at the property are fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

6/10 Okay

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

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

10/10 Excellent

Melfin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay!

We had several special requests and the front desk staff was very helpful and kind. The breakfast was very tasty and hot. We stayed an extra night because we were pleased with everything. The price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025