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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Experience mountain living at its finest. Savor local flavors from cafes to restaurants while enjoying stunning views.

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Single Room
Property entrance
Exterior
Garden view
Tucked away in the mountains, El Rancho Motel offers a lively retreat with 3 coffee shops/cafes, 3 bars, and 6 restaurants. Guests can unwind with free WiFi, enjoy self parking, access a nearby health club and barbecue grills or simply curl up with some books.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443

What's nearby

  • Hot Springs State Park - 2 min drive
  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center - 4 min drive
  • Hot Springs State Park Bath House - 4 min drive
  • TePee Pools and Spa - 4 min drive
  • Roundtop Mountain - 5 min drive

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 the mountains
At El Rancho Motel, you can look forward to 3 coffee shops/cafes, 3 bars and 6 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, barbecues and books
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laundry detergent

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 per cent 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 are 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 on 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: USD1.0

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 per cent

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Rancho Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Motel?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$151.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Rancho Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.00.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Merlin's Hide Out, Hot Springs County Museum and Candy Jack Park. Bighorn River and Family Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 791 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the homey feel of the rooms, clean, warm(because it was a high of 7!) and comfortable. The staff was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannine, Gillette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband grew up in Thermopolis and he was pleasantly surprised that the new owners/management have been remodeling the hotel. Our room was clean and comfortable. There was enough room for my whole family to sleep. We will stay there whenever we travel back to Thermopolis.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri, Fort Collins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is an older property but so very well kept. Rooms were very clean and the bed and pillows were some of the most comfortable I’ve slept on in a motel. Very well worth it and extremely friendly owners. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scot, Golden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is cute, clean, functional, and the staff/owners are very nice. Our unit had a brand new updated bathroom, and everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly perfect spot for eating and going fishing on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled and very clean. Quiet. Reasonably priced. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room wasn't quite ready when we arrived so we checked out tge thrift store across the parking lot. Our room was clean and spacious with plenty of sleeping space for everyone. We brought our service dog in training and when ahe was off duty she made friends witg the resident dog. They were able to play off leash in the shared patio area. The BBQ grills were convenient along with all the outdoor seating. This motel had plenty of parking for our trailer and was off the road so it was very quiet. We also purchased some DoTerra items from the office which was great for our sore muscles. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat, tidy, clean and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
The room was super clean, beds and pillows were very comfortable, and it was so quiet and peaceful! Service was top notch, we were given given great recommendations for activities in Thermopolis. Parking was right in front of your room, and the grounds felt very safe. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Olesya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Cottonwood Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was under construction but was very clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Rancho Motel is a really nicely kept moderately priced motel of the drive-up-to-the-room category - my preferred style. The owner lives on the property and manages it with friendly service and a generous spirit. The room was clean and quiet, and the location is terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward, Sheridan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved how nice and quiet everything was as well as how clean the rooms were. They were very friendly and attentive. Their queen beds were very comfortable however, the twin mattress was very uncomfortable I could feel the coils and felt very wobbly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Center City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap motel. Very clean. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Rancho Motel
Nice, clean and comfortable motel with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very well kept , beautiful theme, very friendly owner check in was a breeze. Would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are no words to describe how much i enjoyed this stay. What a great family operated business! Clean, updated, nice decor, and exactly where I needed it to be, and what a great town overall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Rancho
A family run motel. The rooms are well appointed. Thermopolis is a great place to explore the southern Big Horn basin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel!
Very clean, cozy and great service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024