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El Rancho Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Bishop with free parking

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi
Deluxe Bungalow | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Deluxe Bungalow | In-room dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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274 Lagoon Street, Bishop, CA, 93514-3405
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Inyo Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King with Bath | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe King with Bath

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe Bungalow

  • 250 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 4994 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Bishop

El Rancho Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. The 16 rooms at this motel include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canal Walks - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monument Bank - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel in Bishop with free parking
El Rancho Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. There's free parking and a free area shuttle. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide tour or ticket assistance. Additional amenities include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
50-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
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Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

El Rancho Bishop
El Rancho Motel Bishop
Motel El Rancho
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at El Rancho Motel?

El Rancho Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around El Rancho Motel?

This motel in Bishop is within a 10-minute walk of Little Lakes Valley Trail and Canal Walks. You'll also find Bishop City Park and Monument Bank less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at El Rancho Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does El Rancho Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, El Rancho Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Rancho Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at El Rancho Motel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this motel include a kitchen, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Netflix.

Does El Rancho Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Rancho Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, El Rancho Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does El Rancho Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at El Rancho Motel for a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at El Rancho Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from El Rancho Motel?

The closest major airport to El Rancho Motel is Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional), which is 2.4 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Rancho Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at El Rancho Motel.

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Traveled with group
I’ve stayed at El Rancho Motel multiple times and always had good experiences—until now. When I arrived, I was told they were overbooked and there was nothing they could do. No one contacted me ahead of time. I was told since I booked through Expedia, they should have notified me, but I never received any message. The motel told both me and Expedia they would cover the price difference for another hotel. Unfortunately, all hotels in Bishop were full, and the closest available was in Mammoth, where the cheapest option was $568 for two nights—more than double my original $230 booking. I live four hours away and didn’t have any camping gear, so I had no choice but to book it. I called El Rancho right after, but was sent to voicemail and never got a call back. This all happened around 9 PM, making it even more stressful. I’ve always been courteous, loyal to Expedia (30+ bookings a year), and careful with my reservations. This situation was extremely aggravating. The least El Rancho could have done was notify me when they realized they were overbooked. Expedia or not, it’s about common courtesy. I’ve liked this property in the past, but after this, I no longer trust booking them through Expedia. I hope they follow through and contact me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating and helpful. Room had recently been refurbished and was nice, though small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Great small old fashioned motel

Good stay, in spite of the issue at check in. We were staying at El Rancho hotel, got an email to check in at Trees motel, which we did for our key and talked to a gal who told me where I’ll ranch was ( .5 mi). We got ther and ther was no room number 108 (our room number). I called the number and they apologized and said someone was supposed to call me to let me know I was changed to Trees motel ( which we just left) due to plumbing issues. I received no call. We went back to Trees motel and there was room 107! You would have thought the girl looking at the envelope with my key in it would have known! Anyway the room was lovely, clean and the bedding was comfortable. The walls were very thin. The 4 people staying on one side of us had a lovely conversation and many laughs which we had to listen to, and the person on the other side snored all night! Other than that it was a lovely comfortable room maybe better insulation in walls between rooms???
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, very nice set up. Great location on Revolución.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Now as a traveler and no longer a resident of Bishop, we found your upgrades cheerful and very comfortable. The service was exceptional and the staff were nicely inviting. We will definitely include a stay at El Rancho the next time we are traveling in your area. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay at El Rancho to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mai-Li

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

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

Great

I have a small room with just the queen, but it was extremely comfortable clean and had everything I needed easy parking close to everything would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We've been coming to El Rancho during the past 5 years. It is an older motel, but the basics are usually done well. For 2 years, you have to drive to another hotel to check in and to call regarding needs. Monday:There was a chair missing at the dinette table and no bath mat. They said they have cable but we could not get the Dodger game on ESPN. On Tues. we called to request fresh towels, a bath math and about trouble accessing the cable. In the afternoon Jason came and was able to set it ESPN for the 2nd game and delivered fresh towels. The janitorial staff on site (Cara)was very helpful, As much as we appreciated our previous visits here, we will be going someplace else for our next trip to Bishop. There were too many things wrong: missing mat and chair, or difficult to get(cable).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for overnight stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

CANDICE, Novato

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a bungalow after I had to drive to a different hotel to check-in (this was before 8 p.m., so I don't believe I would be a late check-in). The bungalow had no lighting outside and was very dark. Overall, the bungalow was actually very nice but there were what appeared to be dirty towels and the bathroom smelled like mildew, although it appeared clean. The manager did her best to accommodate me but seemed like she was experiencing a staffing crisis, and I am wondering if this is why there were dirty towels. Also, the key from the previous occupant was still there. I am not sure how this place would be if more organized/better staffing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stephanie was great! Check in was easy and quick.We appreciated her help. The room was clean and quiet. Parking was right in front of the room and that made it easy to unload and load the car. We were able to get off the road and relax. This is our second stay here and both stays were wonderful. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damariz

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Currently you cannot check in at that property, you have to check in at another nearby location. Not a big deal. I noticed a plumbing snake outside a room across from ours and it seems the property has plumbing issues all around. There is a “No Vacancy” sign lit, but the location seems to have empty rooms. The rooms are clean and nice, the staff is very warm and kind. The bed was comfortable, but very squeaky any time either one of us moved. The recently painted motel has incredibly vibrant color choices that seem to clash wildly with the rustic surrounding area. One hand towel, one wash cloth in the room. I’m sure we could have gotten more, but I wasn’t sure management was on the property and I didn’t want to bother them. The location is enough off of the beaten path that it was very quiet. I was a little surprised that the doors were not solid core wood doors, but seemingly hollow interior doors. While the rooms have horizontal blinds, there are no blackout curtains and it’s pretty bright. We used the extra blanket and hung it to help darken the room, but the blanket only covers so much. Also, our blinds didn’t fully reach the window ledge and we rolled up a couple of t-shirts along the bottom to keep anyone from being able to see into our room. Other than that it’s not bad and like I mentioned, the room was very clean and the staff was great and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It started off by I me get an email asking me to go to their sister hotel to check in that there was no one at the office at the hotel I was staying at. Then the maid, letting us put our luggage into the room because it still was not completed yet and informing us that they will put the key into the dropbox that they have to continue finishing the room that night upon coming back. There was no key however there was a key to a completely different room. Which we were forced to stay into with no luggage or toiletries the next day the hotel management apologized and said that there was a confusion with the maid, and she took the wrong key. Once we finally got into our hotel room. The toilet was clogged it would not flush for 2 days. We complained about it and it was not until the third night of our 4 day stay did they finally get it fixed? Avoid this hotel at all cost
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was clean and well kept. Decent decor inside. it Needed blackout curtains as it was pretty bright all night. There were some shady people hanging around in the courtyard which was unsettling. Parking was easy in front. No food amenities at the hotel. No one refilled our coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Annette

Traveled with pets
The property is in a run down residential neighborhood next to old RV housing and many residents just hanging around. There wasn’t any staff on the property and a note on the door to check in at their other property. At the other property, the staff member at the desk was very kind and helped me get a refund and not stay the night as reserved because I didn’t feel safe with just me and my little dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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