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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Van Horn hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
In the heart of the city, Hotel El Capitan offers a warm welcome with a continental breakfast and happy hour at El Capitan Dining Room. Unwind in the garden, explore shopping on site, or get lost in a good book from the library. With free self parking and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$164 nightly
The total price is $185
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard Patio King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Courtyard Patio King Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Outdoor Patio King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Outdoor Patio King Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Courtyard Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
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About the neighborhood

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Country Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porter's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Van Horn Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lizzie's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Enjoy your visit to Van Horn with a stay at Hotel El Capitan. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1225 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Capitan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Capitan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Capitan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Hotel El Capitan and nearby?

Hotel El Capitan has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Capitan Dining Room.

What's the area around Hotel El Capitan like?

Hotel El Capitan is in the heart of Van Horn, a short 2-minute walk from Clark Hotel Museum and 17 minutes' walk from Van Horn Rodeo Arena. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Restaurant
Service staff
Food
Historical
Breakfast
Bed
Bar
History
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offers delicious food, a peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff. (48 reviews)
  • The property's complimentary breakfast was excellent and featured a variety of options including homemade tortillas and salsa. (40 reviews)
  • The property is extremely dog friendly, welcoming pets and providing amenities such as water bowls in the courtyard. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.

Comfortable, clean, and a beautiful property. Bed was comfortable as well.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place. Good food and cold drinks.
Israel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Great place. Wonderful restaurant
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place!

Beautiful hotel with very good restaurant
Penny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was great. The people are very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was great!
Stacy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant service was slow but otherwise staff were pleasant
tiffani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Hidden Gem

I've stayed at this hotel over the years and the hotel staff is always outstanding!! They always go above and beyond to take care of the guest. It's always clean and beautifully decorated.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased with our stay.
Eldon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel and restaurant!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always love my stay at this historic property.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and restaurant with exceptional staff.
Huan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Highly recommend
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel better than what we expected would stop here again
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

High desert gem

Rooms are always clean with fluffy towels and comfy linen. We usual stay in a king with patio, but there is so much dust on the outdoor furniture it doesn’t seem worth it. You should get to the buffet breakfast early, like before 8 so you have more choices.
Charles, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great if you don’t need an elevator

No one was told at check-in that they are having elevator problems.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay.
Gerard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Friendly staff.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis in Van Horn

The El Capitan is a must stay! We've been here before and will definitely return. The service is awesome, the room cute and comfy, and the restaurant has GREAT food. We love this little oasis and stop and stay when we are traveling thru Texas.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
Charla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service

Loved our stay as usual! Service is amazing and we always love staying here!
Meredith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Did not disappoint

Great experience Did not disappoint
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and great restaurant
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and unique property. Excellent staff, nice bar/restaurant. Will stay again if passing through Van Horn, TX
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Desert Oasis!

We were just passing through for one night. Everything about the hotel was first class: the architecture, the ambience in the lobby, the welcoming greeting of the staff and our dinner in the restaurant. Since the hotel was built along time ago, the rooms were relatively small but well appointed. Even the bathroom showerhead was updated! The facility is extremely dog friendly including water bowls in the lovely courtyard. Dining tables are also setup outside so your pet can join you for your meals, if you so choose. Quite the oasis in the middle of the desert!
Courtyard
Private patio for our room
Sue Ellen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

April 30, 2025

The hotel is fine. The loud traffic and train right out front of the hotel was insane. The trains horn blew multiple times during the night making for a horrible nights sleep. The breakfast was good. I only had a bagel but the selection was good.
Dawn, 1-night trip