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El Rancho Hotel

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

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Lobby
Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND, 58801
  • Place, Harmon Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Williston State College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Williston

Within a short walk of Harmon Park, El Rancho Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Williston Parks & Recreation. This 3-star hotel has 92 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Harmon Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Williston State College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Williston Basin Speedway - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

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

Hotel in Williston with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
Guests of El Rancho Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and an ATM.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes.

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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: 3:00 PM—-12:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Rancho Hotel?

El Rancho Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Hotel on Nov 21, 2025 start from $85.0, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of El Rancho Hotel?

This hotel is located in Williston, a short 7-minute walk from Harmon Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Williston Parks & Recreation. You'll also find Spring Lake Park and Williston Basin Speedway within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at El Rancho Hotel?

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

Does El Rancho Hotel have a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at El Rancho Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Rancho Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at El Rancho Hotel?

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

Does El Rancho Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Rancho Hotel serves free continental breakfast at Williston Brewing Company each morning.

Does El Rancho Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at El Rancho Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at El Rancho Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to El Rancho Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Rancho Hotel is Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.), which is 13.6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at El Rancho Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at El Rancho Hotel.

Reviews

El Rancho Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Traveled with group
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

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Eva, Winnett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street noise is unpleasant to say the least. Had to sleep with the air conditioning fan running or the traffic noise was unbearable. The building is very old but the inside has been remodeled and done quite nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Amenities
It was clean and neat. Nothing was bad to me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Perry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had to change rooms. AC didn’t work. We found the room was dusty. Others in the group had AC issues too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the restaurant attached to the hotel. Excellent quality food. And we liked our very spacious room and the fact that the bathroom area was separated from the sleeping area. There was a spacious countertop with double sinks, and the bathtub/shower had 4 shelves to put products on and a great non-slip tub bottom. The bathroom was very clean and had been upgraded fairly recently. HOWEVER, the PET FEE is INSANE! $75 for ONE NIGHT! We do not recall seeing that pet fee stated when we made our booking, or we would not have booked this place. NEVER have we heard of a fee anywhere near that high, even in the well-known average hotel chains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Accommodating

Had an issue with the noise and air conditioner not working. Went to front desk the lovely front desk clerk promptly moved us to another room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Deb

Room was clean but air conditioner was very old did not cool and made Soo much noise could not sleep with it kicking and banging is a very old motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Earl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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