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El Vu Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat where barbecue grills complement bicycle adventures, and express check-out ensures a hassle-free departure at day's end.

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds - El Vu Motel (Bowman)
El Vu Motel offers a relaxing garden setting with free WiFi, bicycle rentals, and convenient self parking. Guests consistently mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes their stays memorable.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bowman is home to El Vu Motel. Local points of interest include Bowman Visitor's Center, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, and Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Visit our Bowman travel guide
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409 HWY 85 SO, Bowman, ND, 58623

What's nearby

  • Bowman Visitor's Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dickinson, ND (DIK-Theodore Roosevelt Regional)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Silver Dollar
    2 min drive
  • Windys Bar
    16 min walk
  • Bowman Lodge and Convention Center
    11 min walk
  • Windy's Pizza
    16 min walk
  • El Milargo Cafe
    19 min walk

About this property

El Vu Motel

Property highlights
El Vu Motel provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at El Vu Motel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 10.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 3.75 percent cleaning fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day plus USD 10.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 3.75 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

El-Vu Motel Bowman
El-Vu Bowman
El-Vu
El Vu Motel
El Vu Motel Motel
El Vu Motel Bowman
El Vu Motel Motel Bowman

Frequently asked questions

Is El Vu Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 10.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Vu Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Vu Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is El Vu Motel located?

Situated in Bowman, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bowman Visitor's Center, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, and Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Custer National Forest is 23.7 mi (38.2 km) away.

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Reviews

El Vu Motel Reviews

6.6

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rip

Great place to stay, will stop back there on my way home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good and GREAT BEDS !!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

PAMALA

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

Canceled

They canceled my reservation but did not tell me. I found out when I got there. There was an event in town so there weren't any available rooms anywhere. I slept in my car at campgrounds, better deal at $15.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bargain and met my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was so disgusting and terrifying dirty. Cigarette burns on tub. Floors so dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chemical smell in the room.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Passin thru

Very clean and comfortable. I booked it online and the desk clerk was very upset over it. She berated her boss and complained about everything during the 10 minutes it took to check us in. She acted like it was such a bother to check us in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We could not get checked in, no one at the office. No return phone calls. Had to sleep in our trucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

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

El Vu

The place is up for sale so when I pulled in there was a note on the door that said I had to call to get some one to get checked in with. Overall it was a lot better than the previous hotel I stayed at. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosanne

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

Nice small town hotel

Older small-town county hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. No major damage. Older furniture, rugs, etc. Modern TV and appliances. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

AL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
first 3 rooms looked at hadn't been clean, next room tv didn't work, last room had a air conditioner that didn't work.. very hot room until I opened the windows at midnight. Miserable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce A

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020