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Hotel El Capitan

3.0 star property

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

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • ‪Broadway cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

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
  • 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 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. 1053 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1293 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Clean and updated. Great breakfast included. Historic charm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Florence Rosella

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We hit the jackpot! After a weary travel day we were greeted with friendliness and a wagging tail! The charm abounds at this classic hotel. If you want boring, dull rooms, do not book here. If you want character and personality, this is the place to go! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LISA, Beaverton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast I was blessed. The restaurant has an excellent menu that the locals come to dine. There are beautiful big windows to look out and outdoor seating on those rare Texas days you can sit outside.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026