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El Rancho Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bishop motel

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Bungalow | In-room dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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274 Lagoon Street, Bishop, CA, 93514-3405
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Inyo Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King with Bath

Deluxe King with Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 464 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the area

Bishop

In Bishop .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monument Bank - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bishop motel
As a guest of El Rancho Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bishop motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Rancho Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, Netflix, and smart speakers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant 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 20 per accommodation, per day
  • 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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

CANDICE, Novato

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a bungalow after I had to drive to a different hotel to check-in (this was before 8 p.m., so I don't believe I would be a late check-in). The bungalow had no lighting outside and was very dark. Overall, the bungalow was actually very nice but there were what appeared to be dirty towels and the bathroom smelled like mildew, although it appeared clean. The manager did her best to accommodate me but seemed like she was experiencing a staffing crisis, and I am wondering if this is why there were dirty towels. Also, the key from the previous occupant was still there. I am not sure how this place would be if more organized/better staffing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Currently you cannot check in at that property, you have to check in at another nearby location. Not a big deal. I noticed a plumbing snake outside a room across from ours and it seems the property has plumbing issues all around. There is a “No Vacancy” sign lit, but the location seems to have empty rooms. The rooms are clean and nice, the staff is very warm and kind. The bed was comfortable, but very squeaky any time either one of us moved. The recently painted motel has incredibly vibrant color choices that seem to clash wildly with the rustic surrounding area. One hand towel, one wash cloth in the room. I’m sure we could have gotten more, but I wasn’t sure management was on the property and I didn’t want to bother them. The location is enough off of the beaten path that it was very quiet. I was a little surprised that the doors were not solid core wood doors, but seemingly hollow interior doors. While the rooms have horizontal blinds, there are no blackout curtains and it’s pretty bright. We used the extra blanket and hung it to help darken the room, but the blanket only covers so much. Also, our blinds didn’t fully reach the window ledge and we rolled up a couple of t-shirts along the bottom to keep anyone from being able to see into our room. Other than that it’s not bad and like I mentioned, the room was very clean and the staff was great and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It started off by I me get an email asking me to go to their sister hotel to check in that there was no one at the office at the hotel I was staying at. Then the maid, letting us put our luggage into the room because it still was not completed yet and informing us that they will put the key into the dropbox that they have to continue finishing the room that night upon coming back. There was no key however there was a key to a completely different room. Which we were forced to stay into with no luggage or toiletries the next day the hotel management apologized and said that there was a confusion with the maid, and she took the wrong key. Once we finally got into our hotel room. The toilet was clogged it would not flush for 2 days. We complained about it and it was not until the third night of our 4 day stay did they finally get it fixed? Avoid this hotel at all cost
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was clean and well kept. Decent decor inside. it Needed blackout curtains as it was pretty bright all night. There were some shady people hanging around in the courtyard which was unsettling. Parking was easy in front. No food amenities at the hotel. No one refilled our coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Annette

Travelled with pets
The property is in a run down residential neighborhood next to old RV housing and many residents just hanging around. There wasn’t any staff on the property and a note on the door to check in at their other property. At the other property, the staff member at the desk was very kind and helped me get a refund and not stay the night as reserved because I didn’t feel safe with just me and my little dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Nice

Comfortable room. Close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wylla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris, Burbank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site staff was wonderful . Newly renovated room. Old establishment but worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cami

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t have time to read this post, just read this part: DON’T BOOK this place! I’ve made reservations for a bungalow 2 months ahead. The day we got there we were told the check in is at a different place because of some renovations (didn’t notice any work in progress though). We got there and found out they don’t have our room anymore, they gave it away! so they gave me a smaller, cheaper room. Drove to this motel in the middle of nowhere by the Edison antennas. It looks NOTHING like the pictures you see here on Expedia! It’s painted in purple and yellow and green…an eyesore! We got into this extremely small room where they had a kitchen older than me. The bathroom: a whole in the wall with some green tiles was supposed to be the shower. The toilet would not flush! We called and they sent a guy who was trying hard to fix it while we were there-no success. We went back to the motel where we did the check in to ask for another room. There was a long line of people who were mad because they got confirmed reservations and there were no room for them… needless to say they didn’t have another room for us. It was this busy weekend when we couldn’t find a room anywhere else around, so we ended up canceling all plans and driving back home-4 hours away! Some places should be reviewed by Expedia and make sure they meet the standards for traveling. This is definitely not one of them!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Solid place. Employees were kind and attentive. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonyb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick stop I loved the way it’s walkable to restaurants will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Noriko

Travelled with family
We need a night to sleep after a camping trip. Just needed a soft bed and a hot shower, nothing fancy. El Rancho was fine for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Uyuy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kazushige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bishop Inn 1/5 Terrible I made a reservation for this facility the day before. When I arrived on the day, there was one employee there who told me, "It's not open at the moment. It's scheduled to reopen in August." I told them I had made a reservation, but they said it had been refunded, so as long as it wasn't open there was nothing I could do so I booked another facility. The accommodation fee was deducted from my credit card, what a careless company Expedia is. Selling a facility that isn't open and then conducting a survey on top of that. Please refund my money immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family

Basic motel needs better wifi

El Rancho Hotel is centrally located, and the staff was responsive. If they want to get better reviews, they need better wifi, especially since their TV options were dependent on wifi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kurt

Dirty, roaches in bathroom as well as ants. Dirty towel behind bathroom door. Sand on floor and no maid service the following day. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was alright for the cost of the facility. I only stayed one night. You would want to bring your own soap. I would have liked curtains on the windows as it was very bright with the blinds. Within walking distance of Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

Clean. Just outdated, old bathroom appliances
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025