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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Van Horn

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Red Rock Ranch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Courtyard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Van Horn

Heart of Van Horn.Stay at this Van Horn hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Clark Hotel Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Van Horn Rodeo Arena. Red Rock Ranch and Mountain View Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Country Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porter's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Van Horn Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lizzie's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Van Horn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1225 square feet (114 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Capitan. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Van Horn hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 1225 sq ft of conference space
  • 114 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 977 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1229 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, waco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the hotel but the bed was like sleeping on the ground. Very hard and I like firm mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best spot for 100 miles

A pleasant surprise in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Amazing service

Loved our stay as usual! Service is amazing and we always love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Venice

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Pleasantly Surprised

What a wonderful gem in the middle of nowhere. Everything was wonderful. The restaurant was great. Food was awesome and prices were very reasonable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and restaurant with exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very interesting. It’s characterful and pleasant with a decent restaurant and bar. It’s also something of an oasis in a desert! The staff, while nice in their own way, seem a little…ummm…world-weary but were helpful enough. I stayed 2 nights and would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel better than what we expected would stop here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor service in the dining room! Overall I love this hotel and I drive 8 hrs from Dallas just so I can stay here on my way to CA!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we had found this gem years ago. We will Return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

We had a great time and highly recommend this hote

This is a restored hotel Nice atmosphere Excellent caring staff Continental breakfast was nice Noise from trains and road noise was not so nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this hotel was like a desert oasis in west Texas. Nice rooms, physically attractive, and nice dining area with a good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel and restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiani

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie, While Oak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly front office and restaurant staff. Very clean and unique attached.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025