Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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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.
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rex Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

Family Suite

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

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

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

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 this property

Hotel El Rancho

This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Hotel El Rancho . During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Babe Ruth Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and Gallup Cultural Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
El Rancho Restaurant – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
49'er Lounge – On-site bar. Open daily.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1850 out of 2555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 466 out of 2555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 2555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2555 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun place to stay, lots of history, great staff, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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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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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8/10 Good

Deborah

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This place has a lot of personality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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The whole experience here was great! The staff was amazing and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the people and environment here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were good. The food was excellent served in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marybeth Garvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, food, decorating, and history were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026