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Best Western El Rancho Palacio

2.5 star property
Hotel in Roswell with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 3 PM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Best Western El Rancho Palacio offers a practical base for visitors. Guests enjoy continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. After a busy day, the seasonal outdoor pool provides a refreshing escape, while vending machines satisfy quick snack cravings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2205 N Main Street, Roswell, NM, 88201

What's nearby

  • New Mexico Military Institute - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Roswell Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Alien Zone - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • International UFO Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Roswell, NM (ROW-Industrial Air Center) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western El Rancho Palacio

Hotel in the business district
Best Western El Rancho Palacio provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western El Rancho Palacio offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.00

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 3 PM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western El Rancho Palacio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 3 PM–10 PM.

Is Best Western El Rancho Palacio pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western El Rancho Palacio allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western El Rancho Palacio?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western El Rancho Palacio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western El Rancho Palacio?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western El Rancho Palacio located?

Located in the heart of Roswell, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of New Mexico Military Institute and Lovelace Regional Hospital. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Woof Bowl Dog Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Best Western El Rancho Palacio Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, bed was comfortable, great place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was nice and hot. Very good. the staff worked hard to clean. They gave you privacy. It felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed your stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Very nice stay

The rooms are very clean and modern. The amenities for the shower were very nice. We reccomend this hotels when staying in Roswell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and comfortable. Restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Staff was friendly. Room was okay with the cleanliness but not great, the carpet was sticky everywhere like it should be replaced. And there was a musty smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a one night stay the price and amenities were good (pool and free breakfast). It’s obviously an older hotel but the ppl who run it maintain it and are nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

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

Good stay

We had a good nights stay here. The room was fine, clean and had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and the shower was good. We didn't use the pool but did sit on the sunbeds for a while till rain stopped play! The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

Pretty good place to stay.

Room was nice. Breakfast was standard and the breakfast area was small but well laid out with tables all around the perimeter making it easy to find a place to sit. Area was ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ediberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel Staff, breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean, and the bed is comfortable. The breakfast was as good as any hotel food. Just what we needed for a stop over on a long road trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice at a reasonable price. Great breakfast and plenty of it! We’ll return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Older property that was updated nicely. Nice breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Harris vacation trip

It was nice and cozy. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. Good coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person checking us in shared quite a bit of information on the area, places of interest, restaurants etc. Very friendly guy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALYSSA

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

8/10 Good

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, reliable place to stay. Property is aging, but still adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was quick and easy, and the host was very cordial. Breakfast options were great, and the restaurant right next door was super convenient! Close to downtown area of Roswell. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Overnight Stay

Rooms are updated & clean. Roomy bath area. Good choice for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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