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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a central wooden coffee table surrounded by chairs, a staircase with red steps, and a sign reading "EL RANCHO".
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A lobby with a central fireplace, wooden furniture, and a staircase with red steps.
A multi-level hotel interior with a red carpeted staircase, wooden railings, and a patterned carpet.
A lobby with a wooden floor, a red sofa, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Gym
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Place, Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rex Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a telephone, a tissue box, and a wall-mounted picture.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(234 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a television, and a window with curtains.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden bench, a small table, a bookshelf, and a television.

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, and a chair.

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a cactus, and a mural of a desert landscape with a sign for "Exit 289 Historic US 66".

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a painting of a teepee, and a sign reading "Historic Route 66".

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a gas station on the wall.

Family Suite, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Gallup

At Hotel El Rancho you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .49'er Lounge is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Gallup hotel include El Morro Theatre and Richardsons Trading Company.

What's nearby

  • Babe Ruth Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gallup Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rex Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gallup Station - 14 min walk
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3rd Street Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Rancho . Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gallup hotel.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1937
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift (108 centimetre 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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 19 to 29 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Rancho ?

Hotel El Rancho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Rancho ?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Rancho on 28 July 2026 start from AU$197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel El Rancho ?

Yep, Hotel El Rancho has a free self car park.

Does Hotel El Rancho serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests give top marks to the full brekkie here! Available weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Rancho ?

No, Hotel El Rancho does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Rancho ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Rancho ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1856 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2564 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food, location, accommodations were superb!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alway a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historical hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restaurant was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HANNAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great nights stay! Wonderful diner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in beautiful shape and has a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so cute and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun stay! The rooms are well appointed and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Bar and Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun historical place. Great stay. Restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really special and unique hotel, and one of the last remaining authentic Route 66 spots still intact in its glory.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful vibe! Really great hotel. The rooms are not super big, and the bathroom is very "efficient," but it is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the restaurant was very good. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The annex part of the hotel was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Staff & service
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty amazing hotel. Anyone going through Gallop should stay there or if traveling make that a stop for the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel dating back to holiday yesteryear. Good themed rooms Pleasant restaurant and ambience. one of the better stops on my Route 66 journey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the classic charm of the place, exactly what I was looking for on a cross country road trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it got away for a quick weekend with my mother
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting old hotel with history
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool historical place to stay and priced slightly less than all the franchised hotels three blocks north on I-40. This is the place to stay in Gallup
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! Been coming here for years. The rooms are always clean and always quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026