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El Rancho Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast at this Williston hotel, then return for happy hour at the bar while attentive staff handles the details.

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$2,523
NT$2,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

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

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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
  • James Memorial Art Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Williston Brewing Company - ‬1 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 center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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 center
  • 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 (29 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

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 elevators

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 2025/12/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on 2025/12/26 start from NT$2,523, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Rancho Hotel located?

Situated in Williston, this hotel is within 1 mi (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 mi (2 km). Williston Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 464 reviews

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

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and easy to find it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beside reserving a King bed room and getting a room with 2 Queens, the stay was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and courteous, the rooms are in need of some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is huge!!! So much space and comfortable beds. Staff is great!!! The amenities at the property are fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. Very clean hotel with an excellent restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Good location and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standard room that I occupied was exceptionally large and well lit, with much more counter space than I usually encounter, including in the bathroom. The bathroom is split in two parts, with the toilet, bath, and a counter behind a sliding door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris St

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was well .maintained and a nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The brewery/pub is very nice, staff was friendly and helpful. The motel itself is showing its age, and priced as such. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025