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Hotel El Rancho

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

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Experience Hotel El Rancho's revitalized charm, with a seasonal outdoor pool and cozy fireplace in the lobby. Guests rave about the dining options at El Rancho Restaurant, helpful staff, shopping on site, gym access and newspapers in the lobby.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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 curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

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 curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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 curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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 fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(203 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rocket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel near a train station, remodelled in 2021
Consider a stay at Hotel El Rancho and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on-site and a fireplace in reception. 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), wedding services and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms feature amenities, such as free WiFi, desk chairs and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift (108 centimetre 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 are 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 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 16 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 ?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km). Gallup Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1569 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2136 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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 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

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

Danny

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property because of the history. A must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

This was a great little find along our journey from Durango, CO back to Henderson, NV. Great historical hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay at when driving from Texas to California. Clean, kind staff, excellent restaurant and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful, Historic and fun place to stay on Route 66
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing and well worth the stay. The employee were all wonderful and the rooms were clean and taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were quirky and unique. The main lobby is incredible. Food at the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great ambience. Staff was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic atmosphere of El Rancho. Exceptional service and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Hard working, doing their very best. Grate stay all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel, it's beautifully kept and spotless. The rooms were cozy and well-maintained, and the food was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a piece of history. The food at the restaurant was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristiina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historical hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place to stay in Gallup, New Mexico. No point staying anywhere else. The atmosphere and people are the best. Style and character alone is worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The hotel was super comfy and the staff were quick and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and nostalgic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique place with lots of western film history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quaint hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun historical vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025