Located in Thermopolis, El Rancho Motel is near theme parks and in the mountains. Hot Springs State Park and Boysen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Merlin's Hide Out and Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Thermopolis travel guide
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, books, and barbecue grills
An off-leash area
Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Motel?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on Oct 24, 2026 start from $102, 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?
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–
2:00 AM for a fee of USD 50.
What time is check-out at El Rancho Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is El Rancho Motel located?
Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merlin's Hide Out, Hot Springs County Museum, and Candy Jack Park. Bighorn River and Family Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
El Rancho Motel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Very clean Mom & Pop that didn’t disappoint! Great location as well, and we enjoyed looking over the rest of the town. Don’t miss the park built around the springs!
A charming and comfortable stay! The staff was very helpful. The property felt secure. I did miss access to WiFi if it was available. Would stay here again.
Rooms were very clean dated but nice outside sitting area was nice but nothing available for the fire. Pit would be nice if they had a propane patio heater or fire pit. Sliding bathroom door was kind of a pain would not stay closed so if you want privacy in the bathroom, that may be a problem.
Don’t judge a book by its cover! The outside looks like an old fashioned motel, but inside is a different story! Wooden crown molding and baseboards help the room to be a step above other motel rooms. Very clean, comfortable bed, cedar armoire, refrigerator/ actual separate freezer, microwave. Sink is away from the bathroom, but it worked out alright. TV is on the smaller side, no ice bucket or tissues which was odd considering they upgraded so many other amenities. Would recommend and would stay again.
It was a clean room with modernized furniture and carpet. Well kept. Might be the best kept in the town. We've been to five other motels in the town and I would definitely stay here again.
The room was clean and looked like it had been recently renovated. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked well. The bathroom door did leave a gap when it slid shut.
Very clean, quaint place to stay. There is an outdoor grilling area with picnic tables if you want to grill something. Also a fire pit area. The rooms are basic but very clean and well maintained. A microwave and refrigerator in each room. This is a family owned and operated motel. Very friendly and helpful.
The room was simple and exactly what we needed. The sheets were so soft and the pillows were perfect!!!! Exactly what we needed for a good nights sleep after sitting in the mineral pools.
This motel is probably the best that we've stayed at and when we visit the area will stay here again.
The check in was so much fun; got to meet the dog and cat of the motel.
We felt like family.