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El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
Williston hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lobby
In the heart of Williston, El Rancho Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and American cuisine at Williston Brewing Company. Unwind in the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or get some work done at the 24-hour business center. Helpful staff and convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$75 nightly
The total price is $83
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801

What's nearby

  • Harmon Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Williston State College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Williston Parks & Recreation - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Williston Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Hotel

When visiting Williston, El Rancho Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 92 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 5:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 29
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

El Rancho Hotel Williston
El Rancho Williston
El Rancho Hotel Hotel
El Rancho Hotel Williston
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, El Rancho Hotel 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 El Rancho Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at El Rancho Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near El Rancho Hotel?

Yes, Williston Brewing Company offers American cuisine.

What's the area around El Rancho Hotel like?

El Rancho Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Williston State College and 7 minutes' walk from Harmon Park.

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Reviews

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The attached restaurant offered excellent quality food and was a great place to eat and drink with friendly servers. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a good variety and hot options. (9 reviews)
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Breakfast
Bed
Location
Restaurant
Lobby
Value
Bathroom
Outdoor

Reviews

6/10 Good

Staff is very friendly and courteous, the rooms are in need of some upgrades.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!

We had several special requests and the front desk staff was very helpful and kind. The breakfast was very tasty and hot. We stayed an extra night because we were pleased with everything. The price was very reasonable.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly service.
Leon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!
Adam, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Ok place for a quick stay

Old and damp and smelly and in severe need of an update
Brad, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed one night at the El Rancho. It is an older motel but was very clean. The staff were very friendly and the continently breakfast was adequate. Very reasonably priced too.
Vicki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms
Shawna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt
christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

weve stayed in many hotels in the area and find this to be the best for food, value, service. . The room was much larger and the facilty wasin a convenient location.
Gloria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Kathie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything! The food was great also!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very quiet and had a very comfortable bed. Was a good deal, financially. The ladies at the desk were very pleasant. We will stay here again.
Jane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The pillows weren’t so great, unfortunately. The hotel is older, but is in a nice, good condition. Avoid the nasty laundry, though!!
Douglas, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was great and it is a very affordable place to stay. No AC, carpet is older than me and it needs some updates
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room. I enjoy my stay every weekend.
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

over all it was good just a little out dated but not in a bad way, the best part is the food next door,
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was ok,an older property,surrounded by busy streets,room was good,breakfast was good,could do with someone cleaning the parking lot
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Accommodating

Had an issue with the noise and air conditioner not working. Went to front desk the lovely front desk clerk promptly moved us to another room
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good big bed— nice to have a hot breakfast . TV is poor/ not clear. The next door Williston Brewing Co is excellent— food & beverage &- many good big TVs— we watched NHL
Lyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I'll stay again!

Nice hotel! Beautiful inside, clean, fresh room, great breakfast and the best price!
Terra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Merle, 2-night trip