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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Place, Babe Ruth Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(72 reviews)
  • 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
(209 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(43 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel El Rancho

3-star Gallup hotel with restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2021.

Hotel El Rancho has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Rancho Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1676 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2288 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

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience to stay in this hotel full of history and character
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
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

Patrick, Albuquerque

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charm of the Old West!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Great atmosphere and beautiful buildings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You should stay at this historic hotel. The charming hotel and the staff are as good as it gets. Two things might be good to know. 1) There is the main hotel and a newer motel-like annex. Both are kitschy fun. 2) The rooms we have stayed in in the hotel have teeny bathrooms. Just be prepared. Those in the motel are larger. Knowing that, make your reservations at the wonderful El Rancho!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Fresno

Traveled with family
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

Richard, Luck

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Great Nostalgic Exerience

Quaint /Nostalgic
John Forsythe Room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Cool atmosphere. I always like to support local hotel chains when I can and I am glad I did. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shad

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

Great, everytime!

Wonderful as always!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second visit to the El Ranco. The staff are professional and kind. The rooms are spotlessly clean. The beds are comfortable. The linens are crisp and scent-free. The bar & restaurant serve top notch beverages and hearty, delicious New Mexican food. There is a treasure trove of memorabilia from Westerns filmed in the area for guests to view and a hand-painted mural in the lobby that depicts the history of the Southwest. I found it wildly educational. I love how the property is being beautifully restored with top quality materials and finishes this historic hotel deserves, and how the historic elements are being preserved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel rocks. You can spend hours looking at the decor reading the history. The gift shop has everything you could possibly want to take home. The restaurant and bar were outstanding. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Akia was fantastic at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACI

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

Amazing experience

So glad we stayed here. Property is beautiful and the restaurant had delicious food. I got the Mac n cheese with green chilies and I loved every bite. My husband got a burrito platter and he really liked it. Make sure to open the secret door at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor. You have to pull a book forward on the bookshelf. Really cool. So much history here and the employees were beyond helpful. I would recommend gassing up before you get into town, though. We stopped at a station right next door in the morning and I've never felt more uneasy in my life. The cashier was even nervous about one man in the store. While the hotel feels very safe, the surrounding area does not. Gallup is not the most wholesome town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Waltham

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the nostalgia. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was extremely small. As petite as i am I had a hard time turning in there. AC didn't cool the security man came in and checked it but it still didn't cool. Thank goodness for the big ceiling fan it made it tolerable. The thermostat said it was 77 in the morning when we got up. The temperature outside was really nice 52.The food and service was wonderful we ate both dinner and breakfast.. The security guard was really nice. I asked if our car would be safe because some young man approached me in the parking lot and asked me if I wanted to buy a ring. He assured me my car would be safe. It was good . The parking was cramped but I understand it is a historical place. Doorman was very nice. All the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

Return guest

Great place ! Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
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