In the heart of Williston, El Rancho Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and American cuisine at Williston Brewing Company. Unwind in the bar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or get some work done at the 24-hour business center. Helpful staff and convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
24-hour business center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $80
$80
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Room options
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Williston Parks & Recreation - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Williston State College - 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 - 2.6 km
Getting around
Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) - 22 min drive
Williston Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 15 min walk
Qdoba Mexican Eats - 14 min walk
Taco John's - 6 min walk
Hardee's - 11 min walk
About this property
El Rancho Hotel
When visiting Williston, El Rancho Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
92 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 5:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 29
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Does El Rancho Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Rancho Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Rancho Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at El Rancho Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rancho Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near El Rancho Hotel?
Yes, Williston Brewing Company offers American cuisine.
What's the area around El Rancho Hotel like?
El Rancho Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Williston State College and 7 minutes' walk from Harmon Park.
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El Rancho Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Conveniently located, and continental breakfast.
Jefferson
Jefferson, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Love it
The front desk lady was fantastic.
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Our stay was nice. The room was clean. The beds were the only disappointment. They were very hard and uncomfortable. They seemed smaller than a queen.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
I'll stay again!
Nice hotel! Beautiful inside, clean, fresh room, great breakfast and the best price!
Terra
Terra, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 17, 2025
Sketchier than expected.
Pretty rough for the price. First room had pee and blood(?) stains on the sheets. Plenty of hair and dirt on the floor. One other room had a plastic bag over the smoke alarm. Front desk was helpful, but at the end of the day this felt a lot sketchier than the price would have suggested. Also: no airport shuttle, “been years”
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Friendly staff, rough rooms.
Always good service. Josh is usually at the front desk when I check in. Always accommodates me and my need for an outside room. On a different note, my rooms are rarely clean, always have food left over in the fridge and more often than not a toilet is not working in my rooms. Ive had to switch several times. Showers have been out of order before, heaters not working, etc. it was the only option allowed by my company for me to use on my route otherwise I would have stayed somewhere else for almost $100 a night. Hopefully the new GM can get it under control.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2025
Stay wasn't bad. Room was clean but was smelly assuming from heating unit.
Cory
Cory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Friendly reception.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
Older property but very clean and updated. Great dining on premises.
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
One of the best brewery pubs I’ve been attached to the hotel
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
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.
James
James, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 12, 2025
Gross!
Room was disgusting. Not vacuumed, tub and sink were smeared with who knows what, hairs on the toilet and poop streaks in the bowl. Crumb, dirt, and hairs in the bed. Dirt streaks in the bed and stinky pillow cases. Hard to get a hild if front desk. Broken lamp, webs an build up around the heater.
Josie
Josie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
Some mold in the bathroom and a couple stains on the bed coverings. Comfortable room with nice restaurant on site. Staff were super friendly.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Very clean with comfortable beds
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
I stayed here for the second time last week. It's now my go to in Williston when travelling on business. Its clean, has everything you need, and the staff are great. The big sell is being right next for to Williston Brewing. perfect for customer dinners and drinks...
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2023
Excellent stay
Merle
Merle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2022
Nice clean hotel and the Brewery attached to it has fabulous food!
Laine
Laine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2024
True supporter
We stay weekly for work and several rooms have not had working heaters. We like the staff and location, just with stuff would get fixed.
Josie
Josie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2023
Friendly staff easy, check in, great atmosphere.
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2022
Clean, affordable hotel with a great restaurant and lounge. Would definitely stay here again.
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Friendly helpful staff
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Great staff and clean wonderfulroom
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2023
This property was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, and the room was nice and really well kept. I would definitely stay here again!