El Rancho Hotel

Property class: 3

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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at El Rancho Hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Williston Brewing Company, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
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(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a bedside lamp, and a wall socket.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
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(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Williston is home to El Rancho Hotel. Harmon Park and Spring Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Williston Parks & Recreation and James Memorial Art Center. Visit our Williston travel guide
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1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801

What's nearby

  • A white building with red roofs and green shutters, a flag, and a white picket fence.
    Fort Union Trading Post
    29 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • Harmon Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Williston State College
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • James Memorial Art Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raymond Family Community Center
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Williston Station
    4 min drive
  • Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Jimmy John's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Deja Brew
    12 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    12 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Hotel

  • Property highlights
  • You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at El Rancho Hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Williston Brewing Company, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Frequently asked questions

Is El Rancho Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Nov 20, 2026 start from $84, 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 Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Hotel located?

Situated in Williston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harmon Park, Williston Parks & Recreation, and Williston State College. James Memorial Art Center and Raymond Family Community Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Williston Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 596 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very dirty. The carpet didn’t look like it had been vacuumed, the furniture was very dusty, and the bedding was old and very well worn. We will not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed, good breakfast Light above sink didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accidentally assigned a dirty room at check-in, but receptionist quickly assigned me another room. The room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The refrigerator did have a little mold in it on one of the trays and there were two bugs in the room (not roaches), but I was too exhausted to request another accommodation. I'm not sure if there was not an elevator or if I just couldn't find it, but just a heads up for anyone who might need assistance with luggage or has a physical disability. Aside from the small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned but lots of room, bed was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted at the front desk by a very nice gal. Coffee was available and delicious. The attendant gave us a referral to a very nice dining experience. She was terrific. We came down for coffee in the morning. The coffee was empty. When my son told the attendant about it he grumbled and told my son to drink decaf. Not very nice. Also, there was no breakfast left, and no one that was concerned about it even though we asked. We were well before breakfast hours were over. I hate to give this motel a bad review as one snarky young man caused it. He definitely needs an attitude adjustment and a different job.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk lady was a younger woman. Very blunt and unfriendly. Didn’t tell me about any amenities, just gave me my room key and pointed in the direction of the room. Room was ok.. not super clean but not horribly dirty. Breakfast was very little to offer. It was ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay at the motel while visiting family and a funeral. As a family we decided we would.always stay at the El Rancho its clean in a very convenient location and the restaurant attached has the best food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 light bulb working in the room, smelled bad. Bed was ok. Vanity light wouldn't come on -BUT did sometime in the night ... It was built in the 1950's I believe- so very worn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay, like its connected to Williston Brewing Company.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Nice to have a good restaurant adjoining. Older, remodeled hotel. Good value for the money and quiet. We have stayed twice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Quiet room, decent breakfast. Having the adjoining great restaurant was a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and good location. Good value !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet compared to other locations in town. The brewery attached was nice. Beds are not amazing but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel, but nicely maintained. Comfortable beds! Great coffee. Didn't get to stay for the breakfast, but it looked good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick and efficient. A couple trailer parking spots would be helpful, had to park on the street around the back of hotel which was okkk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty property. No pride from hotel owners. Unbelievable for the price they charge. Rooms smell, like mould, carpets are dirty (could be cleaned by a cleaner), hair in the bed, curtains are chewed up, property littered with garbage that didn’t just blow in. This hotel has unreal potential. Unreal. A bit of love and pride would go a very long way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Next to a busy road but not noisy. Very nice hotel with a nice pub attached
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, breakfast had nice selection, room was very large. Lots of workers stay at the motel. People have no consideration for other guests. Until late at night, in several rooms, people had loud music and were talking very loud. For that reason we can't give a better rating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a slight issu with the plug ins and our cap for both of us but the girl quickly found extension cord to solve the problem. Stay here. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE PLACE
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026