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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Single Room
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Single Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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924 Shoshoni St, Thermopolis, WY, 82443
  • Place, Merlin's Hide Out
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs State Park Bath House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Worland, WY (WRL-Worland Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen and 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Thermopolis

Located in Thermopolis, El Rancho Motel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Merlin's Hide Out and Hot Springs County Museum. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Bighorn River and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Candy Jack Park.
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What's nearby

  • 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 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • TePee Pools and Spa - 4 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 Thermopolis with 6 restaurants and bars
El Rancho Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Free self parking is available onsite.
El Rancho Motel has 6 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

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

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

Reviews

El Rancho Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 910 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

4/10 Poor

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marshall

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable. We got there for check in and the room wasn’t ready. We traveled on a motorcycle and it was hot (93 degrees) so we were ready to cool off for the evening. AC wasn’t on so the room had to cool down. We had to sit outside and wait for the room to be made up. Several doors down from us, one person left and had to go to town to buy toilet paper as the office was already locked up by 8 PM. Definitely will not be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth VanderWyden VanderWyden

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why anyone would rate this property as even decent. The room had popcorn on the floor that wasn’t mine, the toilet was leaking water, the shower faucet was super loose, and the blinds broke the second I touched them. I had a small interaction with the owner who was rude too. Don’t waste any money staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I was very pleased to stay here. Two points that kept it at a 9/10 for me were the thin walls (but people were courteous) and the lack of USB plugs. Those should be standard these days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Quartzsite

Travelled with pets
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

Josephine

Travelled with partner
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

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!!! How nice to be able to stay at a quiet, clean place. Tabatha made us feel welcome even before we got there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Rancho is a hidden gem. The room was beautifully decorated, very clean, comfy bed and spotless linens. The owner was on site and very helpful. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dead bolt not working
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a gem! Modern amenities (cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker); friendly staff; very clean. On a road trip, I like a motel where I can drive up to the door of my room; this motel was perfect. Also, it is just a 3-minute drive to the state park or to the shops and restaurants on Broadway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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