Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gallup hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(210 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 the area

Gallup

In Gallup .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Babe Ruth Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rex Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gallup Station - 14 min walk
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • Auriele's Diner

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gallup hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Rancho . Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gallup hotel.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1937
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

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

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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 1698 out of 2323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 2323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 2323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Connie, Littleton

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate, small (and the bathroom tiny), and very charming (and the shower excellent). We quite enjoyed our stay. A strength are the common areas. We lingered quite some time in front of the fire in the lobby and then on the second floor overlooking the lobby or on the porch watching the sky turn color. We really liked that the bar (and restaurant) were attached. We last stayed here in 1992. We enjoyed it then and enjoyed it in 2025.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, interesting, great decor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a great little stay. Very clean. A little warm but we opened the window.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic, blast from the past stay. Super interesting, historic property w spacious rooms and remodeled bathrooms. Great good and drinks and amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our stay here was fantastic. Employees friendly and helpful. Cool and interesting property. We are here and good was good. Clean, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not receive a free breakfast, but there was coffee and bottled water in the room. Staff were very friendly. Fun staying in a historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed the hotel. The Hollywood memorabilia was fun for sure. We loved the "secret" room. Our only complaint was that the restaurant service was exceptionally slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, grants

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

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri

Travelled with partner
The hotels ambience is terrific but it’s in a very sketchy area. The restaurant is terrific but I had to take a cold shower because there was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cool, old school hotel. Don’t expect it to be full of modern amenities, as it is a vintage building. Full of old western and golden age Hollywood charm. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, beds are comfortable, the most amazing staff, extremely helpful and caring. Love this hotel will be back every time we go through NM
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so cool! Very Route 66 kitschy! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have stayed here twice before and overall they stay was very nice. However, this time was average at best. Shower water was not warm much less hot. Tepid at best. This was disappointing. Brought it to the attention of the staff at checkout ( only stayed one night). Received a somewhat half hearted apology and not much else. Again a bit disappointing. Hopefully this was just a onetime experience. As said had very good experience during pre previous stays. Would consider giving it one more chance in the future as the hotel as a whole does have character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025