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Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Indoor wedding
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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
(123 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Courtyard Queen Room

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

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

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

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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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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About the area

Van Horn

A stay at Hotel El Capitan places you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course. .This hotel is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Prada Marfa.

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
  • ‪Gilberts Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Broadway cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Capitan Dining Room serving guests of Hotel El Capitan. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Van Horn? This hotel has 1225 square feet (114 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite 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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 1032 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1278 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I travel between Houston and Phoenix, I always try to stay at El Capitan. Service is first class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Cedar Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent classic hotel - they don't make them like this anymore - nice restaurant and bar. It's an oasis in the middle of the desert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service

Great stop on our road trip.

Our room was very clean with comfortable bed. I liked the little patio/ balcony off of our room. Bathroom was small but in the style of 1930’s - very nice. Liked they had little bottles of lotion, shampoo etc. Very nice courtyard where we ate dinner & had drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very unique. Loved all the detail to keep to the original design. Breakfast was delicious. Free laundry facility a plus. People were very friendly. Place was very clean. Would recommend to everyone we know if going to visit there. This is the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique old west Texas feel. Loved seeing mountains in the distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Southwest Charm

This is a quaint, historical hotel. Rooms are very small, especially the bathroom, but the staff is wonderful, it’s convenient to the freeway, and they have an in-hotel bar and restaurant that is top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a mix-up about my dates, but the kind woman at the check in desk fixed my mistake with grace and good humor. This is a historic property, with loads of charm and modern comforts. The restaurant is good and the cocktails are killer (I was glad I didn't have to drive anywhere!) The price for this place is far lower than you'd expect for such a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

Class reunion stay

Went to Van Horn for a class reunion. Hotel was so accommodating to us and attentive. Rooms are clean, hotel is so beautiful. We always stay here when we come to town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty historic hotel that has been well maintained. The courtyard is so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Plano

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in West Texas!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool historical property with nice restaurant downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great histrionic hotel. A nice tranquil stop when going from San Diego to Dallas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Love this hotel!

Beautiful, charming hotel with tons of character. Really enjoyed having dinner at the bar. Food was great and staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

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

Breakfast disappointing

Breakfast area was clean but in a nice hotel like El Capitan I hoped for more than frozen eggs. Coffee was weak and no real cream only coffee mate. Stale packaged breakfast bars maybe out of date. Hostess was very nice. Quality of food was average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G, Rockledge

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel! Has all you need and is lovely with a nice ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

6/10 Okay

renee

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken ice makers Dirty Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025