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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Thermopolis with 6 restaurants and bars

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 314
AED 355 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
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 | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443

What's nearby

  • Bighorn River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merlin's Hide Out - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hot Springs State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hot Springs State Park Bath House - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thermopolis Cafe - ‬17 min walk

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, 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.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves

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includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 elevator

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 subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 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 - Monday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
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
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 911 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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little motel, coming beds and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Owner went above and beyond to make us welcome and comfortable. Big room, we’ll equipped. Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet anf quaint and staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very nice and accommodations were clean and comfortable for a one night stay. The hot springs were awesome and she had towels for that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large rooms, will stay here again next time I'm in Thermop
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assunta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before. Love the rooms and cleanliness. Staff is amazing to deal with, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was nice but parking was gravel, nice place to spend a night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a safe place to pull in with my cargo trailer and park easily. This is the place. Very accommodating. Very quiet too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there multiple times, always a great experience. Nice courtyard area and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel to stay in. Very convenient location & friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean and near Hot Springs State Park!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, nice people, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Rancho

Nice motel, had a late check in and they worked with us without issue. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint & Cozy place to explore Thermopolis!!

Tabitha was very helpful making recommendations of local restaurants and things to do. Her granddaughter, Chloe was such a cutie and super sweet to my dog. I enjoyed staying here as this quaint little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were wonderful, and the stars were amazing. The room was perfect. I cannot reccomend this place more they are an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELSEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely, updated motel. Quiet and clean. I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, nice rooms and a great price. If I’m ever back in Thermopolis, I’ll be staying at the El Rancho again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly at the hotel, but not in any restaurants. We weren't here long so it was mainly a place to lay our heads and it was comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a "home" style hotel, this is it. I will go back, and even though it wasn't a "24 hour" corporate place, it felt like staying at a family or friends place. With all the pluses and minuses. If you want to be pampered,... maybe not, but this is a great place to tay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalie

Disliked: Amenities
Very dated rooms, basic toiletries, very uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025