El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
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Exterior
Garden view
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 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
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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 Single Bed

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About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel in Thermopolis with 6 restaurants and bars/lounges
This motel features 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request
El Rancho Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated accommodation includes dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

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 on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
El Rancho Motel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Merlin's Hide Out. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 6 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 6 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and 3 bars/lounges
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 9 minutes on foot from Merlin's Hide Out and a 2-minute drive from Hot Springs County Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There are 6 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Rancho Motel also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Thermopolis motel.

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 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

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • City/local tax: USD1.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: noon - 9:00 PM
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ElmRancho is a unique place with very comfortable rooms and excellent service. It is a great place to stay in Thermopolis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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