Hotel El Rancho
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About this property
Hotel El Rancho is a 3-star independent hotel located in Gallup, New Mexico, within a 15-minute walk of Babe Ruth Park and the Gallup Cultural Center. The property sits 0.9 miles from El Morro Theatre and 1 mile from Richardsons Trading Company, making it convenient to local attractions and shopping.
The hotel offers 92 rooms, including 10 suites, each individually furnished with complimentary wireless internet access. Guest rooms feature showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, along with practical amenities including desks, coffee and tea makers, and phones with free local calls. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.4 out of 5.
Hotel El Rancho features El Rancho Restaurant, where guests can enjoy meals throughout the day. The on-site bar and lounge provides beverages, and full breakfast service is available for a fee on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The property includes a fitness center and terrace for recreation, along with a gift shop, 24-hour front desk service, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Wedding services and ballroom facilities are available for special events. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with dedicated accessible parking and features an elevator, ATM, and luggage storage.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, with checkout at 11:00 AM. Hotel El Rancho welcomes pets—dogs up to 35 pounds are allowed, with a maximum of two per room. Service animals are welcome and exempt from pet fees. The property maintains a 4.6 out of 5 rating across nearly 2,000 guest reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Babe Ruth Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gallup Cultural Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
El Morro Theatre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Richardsons Trading Company - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Rex Museum - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Gallup Indian Medical Center - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Rio West Mall - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Gallup Flea Market - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Plaza del Norte - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Mesa View Plaza - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Fire Rock Navajo Casino - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Red Rock State Park - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Red Rock Museum - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Red Rock Park Rodeo Grounds - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Red Rock Park - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
The nearest major airport is Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We love Pets!
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).