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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property

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Hotel El Capitan features a distinctive arched entrance and a central courtyard with a fountain.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and window overlooking a serene outdoor setting.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a stunning chandelier.
Relax in a serene patio setting with a round table, metal chairs, and a soothing stone fountain.
Formal dining area with elegant table setting, complete with a vase, candle, and decorative accents.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mountain View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Prada Marfa
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Guest rooms feature two single beds with white linens and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Courtyard Patio King Room

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, desk, and ceiling fan.

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Outdoor Patio King Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Courtyard Queen Room

Comfortable retreat with a neatly made bed, a desk for work, and a chair for relaxation.

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Van Horn

A stay at Hotel El Capitan places you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course. .This hotel is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Prada Marfa.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Prada Marfa - 53 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 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

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Capitan Dining Room serving guests of Hotel El Capitan. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Van Horn? This hotel has 1225 square feet (114 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Capitan Dining Room
  • Gopher Hole Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,225 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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, debit 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

Property is also known as

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

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 999 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1248 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at historic hotels. This one is a gem with a great restaurant attached and a staff who enjoy their work. The hotel has a nice courtyard to enjoy a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, cozy and quiet. The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family

Nice place!

Beautiful hotel with very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in an almost forgotten town - very friendly staff, great rooms and a very good bar and restaurant. We had a room with patio which was nice - almost identical to the Paisano Hotel in Marfa - but i would say the Restaurant in El Capitan is better!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So blessed to have come on this beautiful place, it was very convenient, delicious food, and wonderful service. The rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
All staff members were personable and friendly, which is very important. The food is fabulous, the front patio area is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ambience, friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,very pretty with style. Awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Captain is always clean, friendly staff, great restaurant and easy parking. A true gem in West Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Freeman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Really loved this hotel, and wanted to give it 5 s

I stayed one night, enjoyed it enough I booked a 2nd night (both via Hotels.com) Unfortunately, somehow, go to check in for the 2nd night (they didn’t have the same type of room for the 2nd night, so had to check out and check back in, which in itself was fine / reasonable). But crazy enough they didn’t have my 2nd night reservation when I went to check in I found the front desk attendant very unaccomadating and frankly, rude. I was told I had to contact Hotels.com, and that was basically it. Just crazy to me considering I had booked the same exact way via Hotels.com for 2 different nights, 1 reservation they got fine, 1 reservation they “didn’t receive”. Also surprising they didn’t contact Hotels.com considering I showed them my confirmation number / email for the reservation (especially considering I expected ultimately in the end they’d have to talk directly to Hotels.com anyways). But whatever. I went through the motions. Called Hotels.com, confirmed my reservation was made, just as I expected, and ultimately eventually Hotels.com ended up on the phone with the front desk. The front desk for whatever reason was just really dug in on “not having my reservation”, it was almost bizarre. I honestly (as much as l liked this hotel) was dangerously close to saying heck with it, telling Hotels.com to refund me and stay somewhere else. I ended up staying there the 2nd night, the front desk finally just accepted I had a reservation, but the customer service, yikes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Did not disappoint

Great experience Did not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Surprise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place and stay there every time we pass through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025