El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
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December 2024
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Exterior
Garden view
Property entrance
Exterior
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443
  • Merlin's Hide Out
    9 min walk
  • Hot Springs County Museum
    16 min walk
  • Bighorn River
    17 min walk
  • Worland, WY (WRL-Worland Municipal)
    50 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Thermopolis

Located in Thermopolis, El Rancho Motel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Merlin's Hide Out and Hot Springs County Museum. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Bighorn River and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hot Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • Merlin's Hide Out - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hot Springs State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hot Springs State Park Bath House - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • TePee Pools and Spa - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Riverton, WY (RIW-Riverton Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪One-Eyed Buffalo Brewing Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairyland Ice Cream & Yogurt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪P6 Station - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel in Thermopolis with 6 restaurants and bars
El Rancho Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Free self parking is available onsite.
El Rancho Motel has 6 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (noon - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • City/local tax: USD 1.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.95 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Thermopolis
El Rancho Thermopolis
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Thermopolis
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El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 783 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 783 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small renovated motel from the older days. Very cute, the rooms have all been redone in wood paneling with comfortable new beds and amenities. Tabitha, the new owner is welcoming as is her family. I definitely recommend this place for those who want the charm of the of old motels and the comfort of the new.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DELANI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hospitality and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple own this place. It is older but has been upgraded and is very clean and quiet. I sits back from the road. I like parking in front of the door. I can keep an eye on my vehicle and if I need something I don't have far to walk. Very friendly and helpful owners. We will definitely stay there again when in Thermopolis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was a great value and was very clean. Stayed in #5 with king bed. Newer mattress. Soft sheets and fluffy pillows. New carpet. Updated bath. I was impressed with the pride of ownership of the grounds and units. Will support small business/locally owned that does it right like these folks and stay there again in the future when coming to Thermop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

roy, Bulverde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old property, bathroom door didn't close. Clean room. Comfortable beds. Packed rock parking lot. Odd location in relationship to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was ready when we arrived. I was pleasantly surprised. We found the room CLEAN. I have stayed in fancy hotels that weren't as clean. The room was tastefully decorated. Microwave, fridge and freezer were clean. Even the grout was clean in the shower. The grounds were neat and tidy. When in Thermopolis, we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old-fashioned motel that has been spruced up. Our room was very cute, with "western" theme. Nice bed. We were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
It’s one of the cleanest places I’ve ever stayed. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Easy check in, friendly, offered any additional need request, room large and updated, quiet, very clean, plenty towels, soap, etc. Comfortable bed, power plug ins, great shower facility including my favorite- no tub / shower pan design. Door load /unload. Good quiet location. Older highway motel well maintained. You won't go wrong booking a room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
We stay at El Rancho every time and are never disappointed. Super clean, friendly welcoming owners, nice amenities. You can't go wrong!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly no frills hotel, perfect for a quick sightseeing or fishing trip, nice Mexican food less than a block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very functional- fridge/microwave, comfortable for the 4 of us. Away from the road so it’s quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you don't smoke, don't stay here!
The room was clean and comfortable but there was always a group of people standing outside smoking. You couldn't spend any time outside without being in the middle of the smoke. When we were packing up our car to leave, the housekeeper stood outside our door blowing smoke all over our stuff. If you don't smoke, this probably isn't the motel for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean basic mother in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, simple place to stay.
Nice, simple place to stay. The owners were friendly and receptive. They even had towels for us to go to the hot springs. The room was clean and simple. Only small challenge was the poor AC unit struggled to keep it cool but it could have been way worse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
We like the outside entrance. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Molly

They say they accept dogs. The caviat is they dont allow you to leave them in the room unattended, even in a kennel. I was told this is because they "wreck the rooms" I was told by the front desk staff that I should leave them in the car if I left the room. It is summer and extremely hot out. We ended up going elsewhere. Dont say youre dog friendly if you just want the extra money for a pet fee, but not actual be a good and safe accommodation for people with pets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Just OK
Plain jane motel. No ice, frig wasn't cold, no kleenex.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024