El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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
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.

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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 Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Apr 10, 2026 start from $88, 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. 222 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 482 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lidia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and area look nice and clean. Front desk folks were nice. Room 143 in the back was an old looking dated room. The bedding for one of the beds was noticeably not changed. Unfortunately for us we arrived after midnight from our flight and we only needed the room til sunrise when we could hit the road. Will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property had plumbing issues and after I and another colleague were moved from the room experiencing plumbing issues, the second room had a window leak from the snow melting from above.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The smell in the room was overwhelming. The light outside our room door was not functioning. The door lock was duct taped to the door. The peep hole in the door had a tissue stuffed in it. The ceiling tiles were dirty with a hole one tile covered with tape. There was no coffee or pot but there was a coffee machine. The carpet was dirty. There was no TV channel guide or motel directory. The breakfast was horrible-hard inedible French toast sticks, watery eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

4/10 Poor

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time staying here and keep giving the place the benefit of the doubt before I ever spoke on it. First time they gave me a room someone else was already in. Mind you when I walked in they where laying in the bed. Not a good feeling. Then after getting a new room it was a down grade from what I payed for. Now I got a room and when I enters the bath room the damn light was very dim. The build was going out. So I switched it with one that was in a lamp. Problem salved. Then I noticed the temperature on the room being a bit chilly. Tried to adjust and the fan just won’t ever shut off and the cover for the heater attached to the wall was half broken off. Good hell how could someone walk in to clean this dive and not notice a damn thing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheaper pet charge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff manning the front desk were alwasy very helpful when I needed something. They were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was good and I was happy to have coffee each morning. Wish the coffee was available at 6 am on weekends like weekdays.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Uric

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Parker

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beside reserving a King bed room and getting a room with 2 Queens, the stay was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

4/10 Poor

dwight

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
tv did not work in room and no one available to fix.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025