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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or warm up near the lobby's crackling fireplace while enjoying excellent dining and the hotel's welcoming atmosphere

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Lobby sitting area - Hotel El Rancho (Gallup)
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Hotel El Rancho charms guests with its revitalized character and friendly staff. The El Rancho Restaurant earns rave reviews for its dining options, while visitors appreciate the convenient on-site shopping, gym facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Room options

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exceptional
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 5
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Annex Building

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Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gallup, Hotel El Rancho is near a train station. Richardsons Trading Company and Rio West Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red Rock State Park and Babe Ruth Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Gallup travel guide
Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301

What's nearby

  • Babe Ruth Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Morro Theatre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Richardsons Trading Company
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rex Museum
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • 3rd Street Tavern
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel near a train station
Consider a stay at Hotel El Rancho and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy a meal at El Rancho Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • A gift shop, wedding services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, 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 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

Restaurants on site

  • 49'er Lounge
  • El Rancho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1937
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Rancho pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. 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 Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel El Rancho located?

Situated in Gallup, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gallup Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1754 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2400 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved everything about this hotel. The pictures and lobby were amazing and the staff was so friendly and kind. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay. Room was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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I really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone was so helpful and curteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff friendly, had a nice lunch in the hotel restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room , welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a great Route 66 stop. Very interesting history, decor, and vibe. If time ask the historian on property for extra information; nice person. The property was very nicely restored and the restaurant served good meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredibly friendly staff, beautiful historic hotel, conveniently located, and with a fantastic restaurant and gift shop!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history and the nostalgia are worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute place right off I-40. Clean, good bar and restaurant. Dog friendly. 5/5
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly..check in was fast and easy. Bartenders were awesome and the food was delicious. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very cool hotel; great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old property with a history displayed all around, amenities are minimal but the History is why we selected it and were not disappointed. Skip the restraunt,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an incredible historic stop along Route 66, starting to get a bit worn, however staff was friendly, accommodating and rooms very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting, iconic property with lots of history. Fun to stay there once, but incredibly small rooms and bathrooms, an antique elevator, no A/C and the room was 77 degrees which meant opening the windows with no screens and dealing with loud trains all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cute but does need more light in bathroom! Awesome historic vibe! Great having restaurant/bar on property! Felt very safe in area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the annex, and the rooms are clean, comfortable, a decorated in keeping with Route 66 theme. Lots of cute extras. The lobby area in the main hotel is great and the shops were fun to browse through. Food from the restaurant was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable and very quiet, despite being on front side facing the road.the staff were very friendly and the entire place was cheerful with all the holiday decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind. Beautiful historic hotel. Rooms were well kept and had many modern furnishings as well as historical aspects! Highly recommend to anyone who loves historical places!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Callie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. We were just passing through and looking for a hotel on our way to the Grand Canyon, and happened to stumble upon this amazing piece of Americana. If you're even remotely nostalgic, or interested in route 66 or the history of 50s Westward expansion, it was 10 out of 10. You'll make minor sacrifices (at least to the snooty lot I travel with), like a small shower, but the traffic noise is lower than most modern hotels, the place is super clean and all in all, I loved it and the kids thought it was a blast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our night at the hotel, quaint, historical and lots of neat memorabilia though out the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fabulous, very clean room. Amenities and gift shop were fab.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very attentive, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but very clean and very nicely appointed. The restaurant was good but the waitress left a little to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an interesting historic hotel with a great personality. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025