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
8.48.4 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
$89 nightly
The total price is $99
$99 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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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 - 8 min walk
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 15 min walk
Qdoba Mexican Eats - 14 min walk
Taco John's - 6 min walk
Hardee's - 11 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.
Languages
English
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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
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
El Rancho Hotel Hotel Williston
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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El Rancho Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Restaurant
Bathroom
Breweries
Outdoor
Lobby
What guests liked
The attached restaurant and brewery on premises were great places to eat and drink with friendly servers. (6 reviews)
Breakfast options were great and hot breakfast was a welcome addition. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
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
Vicki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
Was ok,an older property,surrounded by busy streets,room was good,breakfast was good,could do with someone cleaning the parking lot
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 7, 2025
Breakfast needs a huge upgrade. The Front desk was friendly & professinal.. The mattresses were in need of repair. The room was clean.
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Love it
The front desk lady was fantastic.
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
I'll stay again!
Nice hotel! Beautiful inside, clean, fresh room, great breakfast and the best price!
Terra
Terra, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 6, 2025
Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are spacious. Shower/tub cleanliness has been lacking. I was not impressed with my checkin this time.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 5, 2025
Horrible front desk staff
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Our stay was nice. The room was clean. The beds were the only disappointment. They were very hard and uncomfortable. They seemed smaller than a queen.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
One of the best brewery pubs I’ve been attached to the hotel
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2022
Nice clean hotel and the Brewery attached to it has fabulous food!
Laine
Laine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2023
Excellent stay
Merle
Merle, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2025
Room was dirty, carpets have not been vacuumed in a long time.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
Older property but very clean and updated. Great dining on premises.
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Very clean with comfortable beds
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2023
Friendly staff easy, check in, great atmosphere.
William
William, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
Some mold in the bathroom and a couple stains on the bed coverings. Comfortable room with nice restaurant on site. Staff were super friendly.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
A real pleasant surprise. This is an older hotel but it has been redone and it was an excellent job. Very clean and well appointed. Staff was very helpful.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
I stayed here for the second time last week. It's now my go to in Williston when travelling on business. Its clean, has everything you need, and the staff are great. The big sell is being right next for to Williston Brewing. perfect for customer dinners and drinks...
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2025
Stay wasn't bad. Room was clean but was smelly assuming from heating unit.
Cory
Cory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2023
This property was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the room was nice and really well kept. I would definitely stay here again!
Harley
Harley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Great staff and clean wonderfulroom
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2023
No complaints, comfortable room, clean, food nearby.