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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gallup with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Place, Babe Ruth Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(209 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Annex Building

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rex Museum - 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3rd Street Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Hotel in Gallup with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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. A complete renovation of Hotel El Rancho was completed in July 2021.

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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

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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
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021

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

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 for adults and USD 0 to 15 for children
  • 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 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 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.

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. 1644 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 2244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property because of the history. A must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

A wonderful surprise!

The fact that it is pet friendly is exceptional and affordable we can’t say enough about the menu selections the shrimp Alfredo was excellent as well as breakfast this is an exceptional place to visit for old time historical entertainment too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were quirky and unique. The main lobby is incredible. Food at the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Oro Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are on the third floor above the exhaust fan and our room has smelled like smoke and steak since they started serving dinner. It stinks they gave us this room, literally.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it is a pretty construction but they have some weird rule about 4 drinks per person at the bar, that they didn’t even want to explain to us. The room air conditioner was way too much loud, turning off and on all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Blast from the past

Great refurbished hotel. The decor was like going back to a simpler time with all the old furniture and pictures. Room was clean quiet and the bed comfortable. Bathroom might be a little small but the shower was very nice. Looking forward to our next trip to Colorado and we will be back to stay and enjoy their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Stay where the stars stayed

Classic hotel with an old west flair. Stay where the stars stayed. Restaurant service and food were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first tome I stayed at El Rancho. The hotel is excellent in every way. It's a vintage hotel full of old time charm. The rooms have been updated with all the current amenities expected today. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a wonderful gift shop with authentic Native American crafts made by local artists. There is also an excellent restaurant. The greeter, LeRoy, is a historian both of the hotel and the general area. He is also very knowledgeable of much of the Native American crafts in the surrounding area. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon, Maricopa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After reading the reviews, expected much more. The front desk staff was very accomodating, offered to put us in the main hotel. Historic and very interesting, but we had not even unloaded our car when we were approached by a man who's pants were falling off and asking for a handout. Parking was very bad, after circling the lot for several minutes we finally got the last open spot. Our room was tidy and the bed comfortable, but very small. We could have showered, brushed our teeth and used the toilet without having to move more than a step. Unfortunately, imho, historic and interesting does not trump no bathroom space and poor access for people with limited mobility. Nice stay, but i wouldn't say 'wonderful' like the reviewers claim.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

Great place to pull up to late at night.

Excellent front desk service. Gorgeous interior to building. Spacious room. Cannot comment on quality of annex rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a unique property, loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Wheaton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property, history, and nostalgic feeling was excellent. The fact it was on route 66 just put the exclamation point on it. Unfortunately the restaurant lounge was really bad. Employees focused on the locals and disregarded the actual customers. The food was certainly not what I expected for this hotel. The Old Fashioned was a sweet mess. Such a shame, considering the history of the hotel itself. Big changes required from my perspective, otherwise you will risk financial losses associated to the restaurant lounge.
Front entrance
2nd Floor Mezzanine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic atmosphere of El Rancho. Exceptional service and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Home away from home

The beds were perfect with quality linens n quality mattress The food quality in the hotel restaurant was so tasty No complaints from this party we’re coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. I’m starting with that word because apparently, in this part of our country, businesses treat “clean bathrooms” like it’s a luxury amenity worth bragging about. I didn’t get it… until we drove further east past this hotel and saw what “normal” bathrooms look like around here. Let’s just say I suddenly understood the hype. And then—plot twist—we hit Amarillo, Texas, and experienced our very first cockroach-infested hotel. Nothing says “welcome to town” like a six-legged greeter scurrying across the floor. Stay here as long as possible and get good rest and make sure your next stop isn’t the stay bridge suites IHG in Amarillo Texas. Let me stay on topic and give this hotel the credit it is due. This was the an EXPERIENCE. The outside of the hotel is classic like something you see in a movie. The staff super kind and friendly helpful.our room was the jimmy stewart. Adorable. We also had our own balcony with a neat view and lots of people just walking around the hotel enjoying the museam of movie star autographs. The food was awesome. Tbh the best food so far on Route 66. The bathroom clean and the beds were decent. Also really cool jewelry made by the Zumi tribe. Turquoise and gems…one bummer the pool was closed and the hotel is having renovations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025