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El Rancho Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A restaurant with leather chairs, wooden tables, and a wall of wine bottles.
A reception area with wooden paneling, a clock, and a seating area with patterned chairs.
A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.
A rustic interior with leather furniture, a stone fireplace, and mounted animal heads.
A billiards room with a pool table, wooden chairs, and a glass display case.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 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, James Memorial Art Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a bedside lamp, and a wall socket.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 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
  • Eagle Ridge Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 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
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mega Latte 3.0 - ‬6 min drive

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 Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Aug 29, 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. 248 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 562 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant is great …rooms are small but good value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Value for money. It is very basic but nonetheless enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda

The restaurant and lobby were very.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is older, although they are remodeling it and it was amazingly clean. The breakfast was worth getting up for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Tub floor stains were visible. Breakfast was good and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean, downtown (so convenient for food); breakfast was average hotel faire; A/C did not work correctly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice dtay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Austin

Breakfast was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the staff and room. Very clean, large tv which was great. My only knock on this place is the fitness room was for whatever reason not available. This place exceeded my expectations considering the very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

CECILIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely needs to be updated. Location was great but could use a good cleaning and new carpet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They definitely need to replace all linens including the pillows!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina

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

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor Dirty floor Check in gal was sweet though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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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