Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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
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Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(128 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

The free breakfast at Hotel El Capitan gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clark Hotel Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room – On-site restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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 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.

  • 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

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
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
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.

Property is also known as

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

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1038 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1280 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Patio was so cute. Restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani, DUNCAN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had dinner. Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dage

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the restaurant and bar. Food is consistently good and the staff excellent. A fun place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel we love staying there Food is really good, staff are always professional and friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old school hotel. Tons of charm, rooms were very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty 1930s faux southwestern architecture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast food, no sugar free options. Mostly ultraprocessed food. More protein based options desirable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stop. Love the bar and restaurant. Food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott, Greensboro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historical hotel. It has a lot of character. Small bathroom but room size adequate. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good variety, excellent coffee and juice. Waffle station. Very friendly staff. Love the Hotel El Capitan!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff was wonderful. We look for any chance to stay there. We love it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. The courtyard seating was relaxing. The rooms were clean and cozy? Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anita at front desk was amazing!! Rooms were great. Enjoyed restaurant. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazed how every time we stay, the staff is excellent, the spaces are immaculate, the rooms are well appointed and the food and drinks are great - all at a reasonable price.
Enjoying margaritas in the library with our dog
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, and the staff is courteous and welcoming. We’d rather stay here than all the regular places in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025