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El Rancho Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bishop motel

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Bungalow | In-room dining
In-room dining
Deluxe Bungalow | Living area
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • 464 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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. C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Bishop City Park 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
  • Canal Walks - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop City Park - 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
  • ‪Little Looney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

El Rancho Bishop
El Rancho Motel Bishop
Motel El Rancho
El Rancho Hotel Bishop
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Bishop
El Rancho Motel Motel Bishop

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Rancho Motel to the airport?

El Rancho Motel is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Rancho Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Rancho Motel.

Does El Rancho Motel offer free breakfast?

El Rancho Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Rancho Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Rancho Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Rancho Motel have a pool?

El Rancho Motel does not have a pool.

Does El Rancho Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to downtown Bishop?

El Rancho Motel is 0.2 mi away from Bishop.

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. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 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

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kazunori, Sunnyvale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room just didn't feel clean. There was a glass table next to the bed that had clearly not been cleaned/wiped (glass rings from prior room occupant). There was an abandoned car in front of the front desk (doors stripped and left open). They had called to let me know that I would need to go to another motel to pick up my keys (Trees Motel), but because I was outside of cell service I didn't get the message until I arrived and saw the note on the office door. There was a large trash can outside of the rooms which was overflowing with trash.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad hotel. We booked the room 15 days ago. Then when we reached there, they told us they had no vacancy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronal

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Spent 10 mins in the shower messing with the control. Water was either freezing cold or scalding hot. No in between
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean room, easy parking, comfortable bed. Easy walk to restaurants. We recommend 1903 Taphouse. Refrigerator made noise We couldn’t figure out the tv. No directions available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

H Bradley, Lake Isabella

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Travelled with group
I’ve stayed at El Rancho Motel multiple times and always had good experiences—until now. When I arrived, I was told they were overbooked and there was nothing they could do. No one contacted me ahead of time. I was told since I booked through Expedia, they should have notified me, but I never received any message. The motel told both me and Expedia they would cover the price difference for another hotel. Unfortunately, all hotels in Bishop were full, and the closest available was in Mammoth, where the cheapest option was $568 for two nights—more than double my original $230 booking. I live four hours away and didn’t have any camping gear, so I had no choice but to book it. I called El Rancho right after, but was sent to voicemail and never got a call back. This all happened around 9 PM, making it even more stressful. I’ve always been courteous, loyal to Expedia (30+ bookings a year), and careful with my reservations. This situation was extremely aggravating. The least El Rancho could have done was notify me when they realized they were overbooked. Expedia or not, it’s about common courtesy. I’ve liked this property in the past, but after this, I no longer trust booking them through Expedia. I hope they follow through and contact me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating and helpful. Room had recently been refurbished and was nice, though small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Great small old fashioned motel

Good stay, in spite of the issue at check in. We were staying at El Rancho hotel, got an email to check in at Trees motel, which we did for our key and talked to a gal who told me where I’ll ranch was ( .5 mi). We got ther and ther was no room number 108 (our room number). I called the number and they apologized and said someone was supposed to call me to let me know I was changed to Trees motel ( which we just left) due to plumbing issues. I received no call. We went back to Trees motel and there was room 107! You would have thought the girl looking at the envelope with my key in it would have known! Anyway the room was lovely, clean and the bedding was comfortable. The walls were very thin. The 4 people staying on one side of us had a lovely conversation and many laughs which we had to listen to, and the person on the other side snored all night! Other than that it was a lovely comfortable room maybe better insulation in walls between rooms???
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, very nice set up. Great location on Revolución.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Now as a traveler and no longer a resident of Bishop, we found your upgrades cheerful and very comfortable. The service was exceptional and the staff were nicely inviting. We will definitely include a stay at El Rancho the next time we are traveling in your area. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay at El Rancho to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mai-Li

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

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

Great

I have a small room with just the queen, but it was extremely comfortable clean and had everything I needed easy parking close to everything would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We've been coming to El Rancho during the past 5 years. It is an older motel, but the basics are usually done well. For 2 years, you have to drive to another hotel to check in and to call regarding needs. Monday:There was a chair missing at the dinette table and no bath mat. They said they have cable but we could not get the Dodger game on ESPN. On Tues. we called to request fresh towels, a bath math and about trouble accessing the cable. In the afternoon Jason came and was able to set it ESPN for the 2nd game and delivered fresh towels. The janitorial staff on site (Cara)was very helpful, As much as we appreciated our previous visits here, we will be going someplace else for our next trip to Bishop. There were too many things wrong: missing mat and chair, or difficult to get(cable).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for overnight stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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