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Hotel EL Capitan

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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

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About the neighborhood

Van Horn

Hotel EL Capitan places you next to Clark Hotel Museum and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Mountain View Golf Course. This 52-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Prada Marfa - 41 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hangout Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadway cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel EL Capitan

At Hotel EL Capitan, guests have access to features like express check-out.

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Hotel El Capitan
Van Horn
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,297 reviews
$169 nightly
The price is $191
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel El Capitan

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

More

  • 2 floors

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Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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Important information

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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Hotel EL Capitan Hotel
Hotel EL Capitan Van Horn
Hotel EL Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Hotel EL Capitan?

This hotel is located in Van Horn, just steps from Clark Hotel Museum. Mountain View Golf Course is also within a driving distance of 2.2 mi.

Is there parking available at Hotel EL Capitan?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel EL Capitan feature a casino?

No, Hotel EL Capitan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel EL Capitan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Hotel EL Capitan have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel EL Capitan feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel EL Capitan doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel EL Capitan have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel EL Capitan?

The closest major airport to Hotel EL Capitan is Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County), which is 3.7 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel EL Capitan?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel EL Capitan.

Hotel EL Capitan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David, Fort Frances, Ont. Canada

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

A classic old hotel with all the charm and updates

Two years ago we stopped at the El Capitan for a meal and were impressed with the character of the place, in fact, so much so we decided to come back to spend a night during our winter travels this year. This is a wonderful old hotel which has been thoroughly updated but it still retains all of its original charm. Our supper in the dining room was excellent, the staff keen and knowledgeable and the room, although small was very comfortable. Overall we were very impressed with every aspect of our stay.

8/10 Good

kab

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

Unexpected nice hotel

This is the nicest building of any type in the surrounding area. It was a very nice facility. Enjoyed very much. The room was small but comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fun Old Hotel

I have stayed at the El Capitan at least six or seven times. Only once have I been disappointed and that was of my own doing! It is quaint and different.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Best stop driving distance from Austin/Tucson

Very pleasant lady behind check in desk. Very clean room. Good food and great service in rest.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great pit-stop en route to Austin

This was where I found much needed respite after driving east from Tucson. Great staff and good food at a very unlikely location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, has retained old west character.

A fun place to stay and break the monotony of long travel!

10/10 Excellent

Ian & Ruth, Manchester, UK

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

Texas Treat

A wonderful hotel, the exterior and courtyard are a treat and the interior is, we thought, even better.Although the room seemed a little on the small side, that's really being picky, as we couldn't find anything to fault this place. We had read beforehand about the trains and their horns coming through town but that was hardly noticeable and, in any event, added to the atmosphere of the place. Although there is prescious little else in Van Horn (the Van Horn Cattle Steak Restaurant was nice) it was worth staying there just to stay at this hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stop along I 10 !

Rooms are very small, but pleasing. Fun place to stop along I10.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unexpected enjoyment in far west Texas

We arrived at the hotel rather late and did not get to enjoy the ambience of the lobby and bar/restaurant, which looked awesome. The retro quality of the place was very nice, but the room was quite comfortable in every modern way. I would stay here again for sure, but would want to spend time enjoying the onsite amenities.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

Do not stay in this hotel. The trains will keep you up all night. It is a very old building and the rooms are very small. The bathroom has a standing room for one. Find a different hotel.

10/10 Excellent

R & G, Kemp, TX

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

Great hotel!

This historic hotel was a godsend after our drive from the Dallas area on our way to CA. After reading reviews about other hotels/motels in Van Horn, this was the only logical choice. We were not disappointed. It was worth every penny. The dining room was open until 10PM, and the bar until midnight (I highly recommend the cheese fries with green goddess dressing). The staff everywhere was very friendly. Noticing I was not feeling well, the waitress offered to bring me some hot tea. The room and bathroom were small, but extremely comfortable and spotless. On top of that, it is a beautiful building. It had everything you would need for an overnight stay. You could hear the trains, but if you read reviews about hotels in Van Horn, you are not going to escape this. It didn't bother us a bit, it's just a part of the town. The parking lot was full due to a party in the dining room, so the hotel clerk told us to just park out front in the 30 minute parking, we would be ok. "We're easy going here in Van Horn." There is a small gift shop that was still open at 9PM if you forgot some basic necessities. We will very likely stay here on our return to TX.

10/10 Excellent

El Capitan Fan, CA

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

Don't Miss The "Hotel El Capitan"

We love the historic nature of the hotel. Sitting by the fireplace is awesome! The suites with the large balconies are the best for our family. I love the fine leather antique furniture in the lobby. We had a great steak dinner in the dining room. We stay there every chance we can and always look for to the ambience of Hotel El Capitan when we travel across country. Anyone who hasn't been there is missing out!

8/10 Good

USDriver, DFW Texas

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

Hotel with Character

Stayed at El Capitan as a stopover point during a long driving trip, and it served us well. Renovated place that has nice touches dating back through it's history as both a hotel and a bank, and the courtyard was especially pleasing. Room was small by modern standards, but adequate for the use & need. Clean & comfortable. Note that Van Horn has a busy Union Pacific rail line, and the trains DO have to toot-toot their warning as they go through the intersections - so all of the hotels/motels in town have to deal with this. I had no sleep disturbance, nor did my wife when she inserted the free ear plugs provided by the El Capitan. Nice touch!

10/10 Excellent

bonitaqueen, San Diego CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyed the stay.

It's like going back in time, very cool and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Don, Houston

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

Very nice historic hotel

Very nicely updated historic hotel in Van Horn, TX. It has a bar and restaurant, too, and the food was good. Continental breakfast was included with our stay & is served in the nice dining room. Friendly staff. Nice courtyard with fountain is a good place to relax, and as it faces North, has shade. A nice piece of West Texas history!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great historic hotel

This was a beautifully restored hotel with much tile and southwestern design. Restaurant food was good and excellent service. Only real drawback is its location near the traintracks. Trains rumble through every 30-60 minutes 24 hrs a day. Bring earplugs.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

What a Nice place!!

No other quality alternative un VanHorn .After several days in the désert we reach the "paradise".Nice people ,very interesting and historical place.Golf food and wine...Perfect room..Only négative are the night trains passing at 300 feet from the room and wisteling while crossing Van Horn along 2 miles!!! Be informed and ready for this expérience .....

10/10 Excellent

Henny, Tucson, AZ

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

Diamond in the Rough

Van Horn is an ideal point to stop in traveling from AZ to the East. Unfortunately, there isn't much there, but the people are very gracious and at Hotel El Capitan we found a "diamond". It is a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. It offers comfort not only in the rooms (which are small because of the age of the hotel), but the surroundings in the lobby, dining area & courtyard. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and the staff were helpful. Although it is higher in price the stay was definitely worth it.