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El Rancho Motel

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Take advantage of 3 coffee shops/cafes, 3 bars, and 6 restaurants at El Rancho Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with two beds, a small table with a coffee maker, a trash bin, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a window with curtains, a door, a coat rack, and a small table with a lamp.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thermopolis, El Rancho Motel is near theme parks and in the mountains. Hot Springs State Park and Boysen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Merlin's Hide Out and Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Thermopolis travel guide
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924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443

What's nearby

  • A river with a waterfall, a small island, and a building with a red roof in the background.
    Hot Springs State Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bighorn River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merlin's Hide Out
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Family Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hot Springs County Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Riverton, WY (RIW-Riverton Regional)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maverik
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company
    18 min walk
  • bangkok thai resturant
    18 min walk
  • Taco John's
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 6 restaurants

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Monday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.95 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is El Rancho Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. 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 Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 50.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merlin's Hide Out, Hot Springs County Museum, and Candy Jack Park. Bighorn River and Family Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

El Rancho Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 981 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely great motel. Quiet, clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and room were wonderful. My husband and I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean Mom & Pop that didn’t disappoint! Great location as well, and we enjoyed looking over the rest of the town. Don’t miss the park built around the springs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean and inviting - all boxes checked for comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older, clean classic roadside motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Convenient location. Very helpful n friendly staff/owner!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent motel, don’t hesitate to stay here. The owners and managers are upstanding people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A charming and comfortable stay! The staff was very helpful. The property felt secure. I did miss access to WiFi if it was available. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was in a great location. There is no closet or hooks to hang any clothes. Also, there was a fairly large gap under the outside door. We rolled up a towel to keep the critters and smells out since our dog was very interested in the smells out there. Otherwise, it was clean and tidy and had a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy and secure, staff was amazing. Wildlife (deer) walking near the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were very clean dated but nice outside sitting area was nice but nothing available for the fire. Pit would be nice if they had a propane patio heater or fire pit. Sliding bathroom door was kind of a pain would not stay closed so if you want privacy in the bathroom, that may be a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Don’t judge a book by its cover! The outside looks like an old fashioned motel, but inside is a different story! Wooden crown molding and baseboards help the room to be a step above other motel rooms. Very clean, comfortable bed, cedar armoire, refrigerator/ actual separate freezer, microwave. Sink is away from the bathroom, but it worked out alright. TV is on the smaller side, no ice bucket or tissues which was odd considering they upgraded so many other amenities. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Love the fire ring and grille. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very nice and the rooms were new and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean. Friendly helpful staff. They have no ice machine and no breakfast served here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy and lovely room. Everything we needed . Owner very friendly and helpful. Would choose again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a clean room with modernized furniture and carpet. Well kept. Might be the best kept in the town. We've been to five other motels in the town and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and laid back owners are very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and looked like it had been recently renovated. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked well. The bathroom door did leave a gap when it slid shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, quaint place to stay. There is an outdoor grilling area with picnic tables if you want to grill something. Also a fire pit area. The rooms are basic but very clean and well maintained. A microwave and refrigerator in each room. This is a family owned and operated motel. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were very comfortable and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was simple and exactly what we needed. The sheets were so soft and the pillows were perfect!!!! Exactly what we needed for a good nights sleep after sitting in the mineral pools.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed there multiple times, always a great experience. Nice courtyard area and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Cute little hotel to stay in. Very convenient location & friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean, convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025