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El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Williston with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre

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El Rancho Hotel in central Williston offers continental breakfast and American dishes at Williston Brewing Company. Guests enjoy the bar, in-room WiFi, 24-hour business center, helpful staff, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is Rp1.420.945
Rp1.577.250 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Williston Basin Speedway - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Williston Station - 4 min drive
  • Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

El Rancho Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at El Rancho Hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Williston Brewing Company, offers lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Williston Brewing Company

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (74 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is El Rancho Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Hotel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on 21 Nov 2025 start from Rp1.420.945, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Rancho Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Hotel located?

Situated in Williston, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harmon Park, Williston Parks & Recreation and Williston State College. James Memorial Art Center and Raymond Family Community Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Williston Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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El Rancho Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 456 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great place and I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff manning the front desk were alwasy very helpful when I needed something. They were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was good and I was happy to have coffee each morning. Wish the coffee was available at 6 am on weekends like weekdays.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheaper pet charge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

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

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok place for a quick stay

Old and damp and smelly and in severe need of an update
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel and the Brewery attached to it has fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. I enjoy my stay every weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best brewery pubs I’ve been attached to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was ok,an older property,surrounded by busy streets,room was good,breakfast was good,could do with someone cleaning the parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean wonderfulroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk was super friendly and helpful for out-of-towners!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Love it

The front desk lady was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great deal! Friendly, helpful staff and great location. Large, clean room. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had a terrible odor. Exterior windows and grounds were dirty. I will not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025