Name: El Rancho Hotel
Address: 1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, North Dakota, United States of America, Williston, North Dakota, US
Price range: US$79–US$112 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

Reviews of El Rancho Hotel describe an older property with friendly, accommodating staff, very spacious rooms in parts of the hotel, and a convenient location with a well-liked attached brewery and restaurant offering easy dining after long travel days.

Many guests find good value and comfortable beds, and some note tasteful interior updates. Common downsides include inconsistent cleanliness, worn exterior motel rooms and grounds, street noise affecting some rooms, and recurring maintenance issues with AC/heating, TVs, door locks, and keycards. Breakfast quality is frequently described as limited or underwhelming. Expect budget-friendly lodging with helpful service but uneven upkeep.

Facilities

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Facilities

The attached Williston Brewing Co. is a standout amenity, and on-site parking is convenient, though large trucks can crowd the lot. Some buildings lack an elevator and exterior areas/entries show wear, with occasional key access issues.

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10

Robert

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.

6

Karen

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Grounds around hotel are dirty & large trucks take up too much room in parking lot.

6

Jenny

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking safe friendly staff wood fire grill connected

6

Karen A

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were on foot, having arrived in a taxi from the train. We are both 75 and were sent to a room outside and apart from the hotel, on the second floor with no elevator. I almost fell with my bag going up the stairs. No one was available to help us. Even though the hotel lobby was warm and lovely, our room was very sparse and mediocre. It was a bit of a disappointment.

10

JoAnne

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Even though this is an older motel the lobby and rooms have been nicely updated. Unfortunately the care and attention has not extended to the exterior. All in all a reasonable place to stay for a night.

8

christopher

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt

8

Susan

18 Jul 2023

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Great service, helpful staff & love the brewery & its food!

10

Michael

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Trashy outside parking lot and rear door wouldn't accept the key. Had enter thru the lobby e ery

10

Jana

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wanted a room on main floor but full. No elevator so stayed at the motel style rooms.

10

Dan

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises

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Cleanliness

Feedback is highly mixed: many guests report very clean rooms and refreshed interiors, while others cite strong odors, dirty linens, stained carpets, and soiled hallways/grounds. Housekeeping consistency appears to vary significantly between the main hotel and exterior motel-style rooms.

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Jennifer

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very friendly and the hotel lobby is very nice. When I got to my room at first impression it did seem clean. Bathroom was clean and floors were clean throughout. But I turned down the first bed and noticed the sheets were dirty - lots of hair and food crumbs. Turned down the second bed and it was even worse - found hair and blood on sheets. I was too tired from traveling to request a room change so I slept on top of bedding in my full clothing because the sheets were so gross. I even kept my sweatshirt hoodie on because the pillowcases were also dirty and I didn’t want my head to touch them. Needless to say, I didn’t get much sleep in these conditions and I would not stay here again.

10

James

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

ROBERT

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The smell in the room was overwhelming. The light outside our room door was not functioning. The door lock was duct taped to the door. The peep hole in the door had a tissue stuffed in it. The ceiling tiles were dirty with a hole one tile covered with tape. There was no coffee or pot but there was a coffee machine. The carpet was dirty. There was no TV channel guide or motel directory. The breakfast was horrible-hard inedible French toast sticks, watery eggs.

10

Adam

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. I enjoy my stay every weekend.

4

Uric

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not clean

8

John

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and spacious

6

marvin

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could have cleaned stairwell and hallways… dirty carpets and steps!

8

Vicki

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the El Rancho. It is an older motel but was very clean. The staff were very friendly and the continently breakfast was adequate. Very reasonably priced too.

4

Cathy

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room had a terrible odor. Exterior windows and grounds were dirty. I will not stay there again.

4

Josie

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, and several areas have been updated. However, guests report recurring maintenance and comfort issues, particularly aging or nonfunctional AC/heaters, occasional TV or Wi-Fi problems, and traffic noise affecting some exterior rooms.

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Josie

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Heather

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is huge!!! So much space and comfortable beds. Staff is great!!! The amenities at the property are fabulous

10

Lee

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very large room. Clean and comfy.

4

Deb

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Rudy

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Heaters not working, not enough heat

4

dwight

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

tv did not work in room and no one available to fix.

10

Ron

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tv did not work noisy And water leak

10

Shawna

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a good experience beds super comfortable and nice big tvs and lots of space in the outdoor rooms

8

Lester

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The El Rancho is nicely amd tastefully updated. Price was great. Nice breakfast. The channel selection was a bit limited, but that is a minor thing. The only problem was that we could not access the internet. We could log on, but the signal was so slow we could not download podcasts. (I think the thick brick walls probably impede the wifi signal.) In the lobby, the wifi was fine.

8

Eva

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and quick to resolve issues such as room moves or booking errors. A few guests experienced slow service, difficulty reaching the desk, or reservation mishaps.

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Larry

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was excellent in sorting out expedia's botched booking. At every contact with the front desk , we received first rate attention and help for all our needs and requests. Cudos to the staff for their smiles and total professionalism.Thank you , Ladies.

10

Kara

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk lady was fantastic.

10

Jennifer

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We got in late from a long day (moving). The hostess automatically offered a late check out. And bought our water and soda.. a real treat, especially at 2 am.

8

Janet

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Adam

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible front desk staff

10

Virginia

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rita was the lady who checked us in and she was DELIGHTFUL. Helpful as we moved to a different room when the AC was not working. She made everything easy.

4

Theresa

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Different atmosphere. They did not have our reservation

8

Vicki

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the El Rancho. It is an older motel but was very clean. The staff were very friendly and the continently breakfast was adequate. Very reasonably priced too.

4

Josie

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Katie

3 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff

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Location

Location is convenient and easy to find, with dining options nearby. Some exterior rooms face busy streets, and traffic noise is a recurring complaint.

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10

Leon

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and friendly service.

10

Korey

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient

10

Valeria

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located and easy to find it

10

Robert

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great deal! Friendly, helpful staff and great location. Large, clean room. Will definitely stay here again!

8

David

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This accommodation was a good value for the money. Comfortable bed, good shower and clean. Traffic is loud and some things are worn but the important things are good.

8

Stephen

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was ok,an older property,surrounded by busy streets,room was good,breakfast was good,could do with someone cleaning the parking lot

10

Rhonda

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Chose this hotel for the location, close to restaurants. Decorated nicely,two vanities, one inside bathroom one outside, bathroom. Comfortable seating, newly redecorated,clean bathroom and shower. Would stay here again plus the price was reasonable.

4

Dan

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Location was ok. Outer units were very noisy and run down.

10

Gloria

25 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Eva

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Dining

Williston Brewing Co. attached to the property receives consistent praise for food and drinks. By contrast, the free breakfast is often described as limited or poor, with lukewarm coffee and minimal options, though a few guests found it adequate.

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Robert

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.

8

Ken

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast options were limited and the hot water wasn't hot enough to make a good cup of tea.

4

ROBERT

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The smell in the room was overwhelming. The light outside our room door was not functioning. The door lock was duct taped to the door. The peep hole in the door had a tissue stuffed in it. The ceiling tiles were dirty with a hole one tile covered with tape. There was no coffee or pot but there was a coffee machine. The carpet was dirty. There was no TV channel guide or motel directory. The breakfast was horrible-hard inedible French toast sticks, watery eggs.

8

Gregory

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Continental Breakfast was poor. Not much offered, coffee pot was empty early, luke warm another time.

8

Vicki

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at the El Rancho. It is an older motel but was very clean. The staff were very friendly and the continently breakfast was adequate. Very reasonably priced too.

8

christopher

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attached to brewery which is amazing restaraunt

6

Barbara

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old facility, inside lock on room door did not work, there was no breakfast left even though there was 20 minutes left of the time, coffee at breakfast was lukewarm

8

Susan

18 Jul 2023

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Great service, helpful staff & love the brewery & its food!

10

Dan

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises

10

Aaron

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best brewery pubs I’ve been attached to the hotel

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18 $93	19 $102	20 $112	21 $102	22 $102	23 $93	24 $85
25 $93	26 $102	27 $112	28 $102	29 $102	30 $93	31 $83

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Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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Very good

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