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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gallup with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Hotel El Rancho charms guests with its revitalized character and friendly staff. The El Rancho Restaurant earns rave reviews for its dining options, while visitors appreciate the convenient on-site shopping, gym facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(206 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3rd Street Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel near a train station, remodeled in 2021
Consider a stay at Hotel El Rancho and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy a meal at El Rancho Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture, a ballroom, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Restaurants on site

  • 49'er Lounge
  • El Rancho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1937
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Is Hotel El Rancho pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Rancho on Oct 22, 2025 start from $102.64, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel El Rancho ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel El Rancho located?

Situated in Gallup, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gallup Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1619 out of 2197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 2197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 2197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 2197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an interesting historic hotel with a great personality. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great atmosphere and beautiful buildings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
A superbly maintained historic motel. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a wonderful experience. It’s a “don’t miss” destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love stopping here when we travel through the area. A historical gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice, rooms are clean but very small. A fun place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so cute and unique! Its true southwest charm is perfect for this area! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience from check in to meeting Leroy and learning more about the history of the hotel. Dinner was excellent! Would highly recommend and plan on a future stay😁
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Very authentic retro and historic hotel…loved the theme!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a unique property, loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent dinner in the bar. The bar was full but the bartender ran around keeping everyone happy….he was great!! Looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the uniqueness on the hotel and how it’s been kept up over all these years!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel El Rancho! Such a charming place and the staff was wonderful. On our way from the east coast to California so grabbed dinner at the restaurant and it was fantastic. By far our most favorite hotel this road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seanmichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice and accommodating. The hotel itself was really cool and interesting. Felt like staying in a museum. The restaurant in site has excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay with all care
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool history and re-done nicely. Restaurant and bar over priced but alright food. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Nice staff, easy check-in, clean rooms! If you are looking to stay at a vintage hotel to along old Route 66 this one to check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, historic hotel with wonderful memorabilia & furnishings. Enjoyed old era movie star theme rooms & furnishings. Hand painted wall murals every hallway lovely. Restaurant staff service & food quality great. Wonderful gift shop. King room very small, tiny bathroom & very low water pressure in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character. Unique setting. Good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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