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El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast at this Williston hotel, then return for happy hour at the bar while attentive staff handles the details.

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Lunch and dinner served - El Rancho Hotel (Williston)
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A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter. - El Rancho Hotel (Williston)
Lunch and dinner served - El Rancho Hotel (Williston)
A reception area with wooden paneling, a clock, and a seating area with patterned chairs. - El Rancho Hotel (Williston)
El Rancho Hotel in central Williston offers continental breakfast and American dishes at Williston Brewing Company. Guests enjoy the bar, in-room WiFi, 24-hour business center, helpful staff, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a bedside lamp, and a wall socket.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Williston is home to El Rancho Hotel. Harmon Park and Spring Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Williston Parks & Recreation and James Memorial Art Center. Visit our Williston travel guide
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1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801

What's nearby

  • Harmon Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Williston State College
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • James Memorial Art Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raymond Family Community Center
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Golf Club
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Williston Station
    4 min drive
  • Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Jimmy John's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Williston Brewing Company
    1 min walk
  • Slim Chickens
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Williston Brewing Company

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (29 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is El Rancho Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Hotel located?

Situated in Williston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harmon Park, Williston Parks & Recreation, and Williston State College. James Memorial Art Center and Raymond Family Community Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Williston Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 546 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dated and dirty. Carpet wasn’t vacuumed and the towels and bedding were cheap and haphazardly folded and made. The only saving grace for this hotel is the bar/restaurant attached. The staff and food there were great. Definitely a 1-2 star lodging experience. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, the hotel is quiet. It is set up like a motel with outside access to your room. We liked the room, it was a generous size. The Brewery being right in the hotel was a nice touch. Breakfast is unremarkable - typical continental with eggs, sausage, biscuits, cereal, waffles... Location is good, gas station across the road as well as a coffee shop, other restaurants just down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

San

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, clean, very comfy bed ... TV 😔didn't work... but the restaurant bar was excellent very beautiful frendly people taking care of customers. Was so tired of the long drive I order something to go to the room and it didn't take too long for my order to be ready. Too bad I didn't take pictures before leaving... excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had traveled with a dog. We needed to find a hotel that accepts pets and doesn’t have a weight limit. The outside is really old looking but the room was extremely roomy, lots of space and was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Tub floor stains were visible. Breakfast was good and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the staff and room. Very clean, large tv which was great. My only knock on this place is the fitness room was for whatever reason not available. This place exceeded my expectations considering the very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and friendly staff. Overall an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Good location and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking safe friendly staff wood fire grill connected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay for the price! Staff was very kind. Just wish a few more and possibly healthy items were at the brekkie!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. Very clean hotel with an excellent restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jefferson

Liked: Amenities
Conveniently located, and continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris St

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was well .maintained and a nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff, meidocre cleanliness of room, outdated bedding...good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terra

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

I'll stay again!

Nice hotel! Beautiful inside, clean, fresh room, great breakfast and the best price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and courteous, the rooms are in need of some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night at the El Rancho. It is an older motel but was very clean. The staff were very friendly and the continently breakfast was adequate. Very reasonably priced too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2024