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Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Courtyard view
Courtyard Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Place, Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prada Marfa
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(133 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan places you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mountain View Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Gopher Hole Bar is the hotel's own bar. 1225 square feet (114 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Prada Marfa - 41 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hangout Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadway cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1225 square feet (114 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Capitan. Self parking is free.

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

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 1225 sq ft of conference space
  • 114 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Capitan Dining Room
  • Gopher Hole Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,225 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Capitan?

Hotel El Capitan 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 Capitan?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Capitan on 11 May 2026 start from AU$237, 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 Capitan?

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

What makes Hotel El Capitan a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Capitan.

Does Hotel El Capitan serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give top marks to the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Capitan?

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

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

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

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1067 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1312 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela, Heber City

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pet friendly, clean rooms (small), but we had a courtyard room that helped. The food was good in the dinning room, but the service is absolutely the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wasem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and well lit parking. The staff even gave my husband a tour of the basement! I love the fireplace to relax and warm up. Doggie potty area was clean and good walking space. The only decent restaurant in town is in the hotel, which was a huge plus. The brussel sprouts was so tasty!
I expected a small plate of Brussel sprouts. This would have been a perfect meal on its own!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous at this historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Quaint hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent from check in to dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

This hotel is exceptional. It is a beautiful old hotel with an interesting history. The room was very clean and the breakfast was much more than your typical hotel breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gregg C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, they were amazing and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Malta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wanted to like this place more, and the history is definitely interesting, but could use upgrades. First room I got had a leak and second room the fridge didn’t work. Someone had stuffed tissue paper between the lock and the door cause otherwise it’s basically a peep hole into the room. Got a $10 credit for food and drink when I reserved online but then turns out they would only honor the drink. Breakers was good and the building is pretty, just fell short on value for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing in particular; we just enjoy the ambiance of a great historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless!! The bedding is superior. The staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was so easy and the staff was very friendly and even offered the best chocolate chip cookies. Room was overlooking courtyard for a pretty night view. Very clean, quiet and provided everything we needed. It was an extremely cold day so no sitting outside. Loved the laid back feel of this beautiful historic hotel. Hopefully we can visit again on a warmer day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute interrior, staff friendly, walls are thin, you can hear the noise from the neighbour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the El Capitan!!! I was truly impressed upon arrival! The courtyard and lobby are both intriguing, and just seemed to implore me to relax and sit awhile. If I hadn't had time constraints, I would have stayed another night just to lounge around the fireplace and eat in the restaurant. Besides all that, it was a clean, comfortable place to hang my hat for the night and get a good breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang-Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanroom and bathroom, staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk worker (Hayes) was super helpful and accommodating with my family’s needs. Hotel was clean and quiet with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly, checkin was simple, the room was very clean and the restaurant was reasonably priced and very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026