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
Restaurants and bar/lounge
24-hour business centre
Business centre
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)
Fridge
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £62
£62
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
23 reviews
(23 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Williston Parks & Recreation - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
CHI St. Alexius Health - Williston Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
92 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
DONE
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
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Working away
24-hour business centre
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 (centimetres): 74
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-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
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 that you 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 75 per accommodation, 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: 3:00 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 15-minute walk from Williston Parks & Recreation and 16 minutes' walk from Williston State College.
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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
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Location
Restaurant
Lobby
Outdoor
Bathroom
Breweries
What guests liked
The attached restaurant offered excellent quality food and was a great place to eat and drink with friendly servers. (8 reviews)
Breakfast options were great and hot breakfast was a welcome addition. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
28 Jun 2025
Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Property was clean and nice
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2025
The receptionist was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. Very clean hotel with an excellent restaurant attached.
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Jul 2025
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.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Was well .maintained and a nice facility
Chris St
Chris St, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 May 2025
Good location and friendly service.
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Mar 2025
Excellent stay!
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 May 2025
Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms
Shawna
Shawna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 May 2025
weve stayed in many hotels in the area and find this to be the best for food, value, service. . The room was much larger and the facilty wasin a convenient location.
Gloria
Gloria, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Apr 2025
Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Apr 2025
We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Kathie
Kathie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Great staff
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
23 Jul 2025
It was clean and neat. Nothing was bad to me
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
23 May 2025
It was very quiet and had a very comfortable bed.
Was a good deal, financially. The ladies at the desk were very pleasant. We will stay here again.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jul 2025
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.
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
12 Jun 2025
The staff was great and it is a very affordable place to stay. No AC, carpet is older than me and it needs some updates
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2025
Everything! The food was great also!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jul 2025
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Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 May 2025
Nice and quiet
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Mar 2025
Clean and comfortable room. I enjoy my stay every weekend.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2025
over all it was good just a little out dated but not in a bad way, the best part is the food next door,
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
21 Jul 2025
We had to change rooms. AC didn’t work. We found the room was dusty. Others in the group had AC issues too
Perry
Perry, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
23 Jun 2025
Room had a terrible odor. Exterior windows and grounds were dirty. I will not stay there again.
Cathy
Cathy, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Mar 2025
Was ok,an older property,surrounded by busy streets,room was good,breakfast was good,could do with someone cleaning the parking lot
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Aug 2024
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises