Hotel El Capitan

Van Horn hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

17

December 2025

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

In the heart of the city, Hotel El Capitan offers a warm welcome with a continental breakfast and happy hour at El Capitan Dining Room. Unwind in the garden, explore shopping on site, or get lost in a good book from the library. With free self parking and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Conference space
Meeting room
Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Champagne service

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Outdoor Patio King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Air conditioning

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Courtyard Patio King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Air conditioning

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Shower/tub combination

Champagne service

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

CNY786 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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About the neighborhood

100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Prada Marfa - 41 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive
El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬16 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Hangout Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Gilberts Lounge - ‬9 min walk
‪SUBWAY - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Enjoy your visit to Van Horn with a stay at Hotel El Capitan. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 18

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

Shopping

Working away

Meeting room
Conference space (1225 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services

Facilities

Garden
Library
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

22-inch TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Laundry detergent

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.

Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel

Hotel El Capitan Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Capitan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Capitan 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 Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Capitan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Hotel El Capitan and nearby?

Hotel El Capitan has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Capitan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Capitan Dining Room.

What's the area around Hotel El Capitan like?

Hotel El Capitan is in the heart of Van Horn, a short 2-minute walk from Clark Hotel Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Hotel El Capitan Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The on-site restaurant was consistently praised for its excellent food and pleasant atmosphere. (58 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, or delicious with a variety of options. (48 reviews)
The property is extremely dog friendly, welcoming pets and providing amenities such as water bowls in the courtyard. (11 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Restaurant

Service staff

Food

Historical

Breakfast

Bed

Bar

History

Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2025

Was the perfect overnight stop. Everyone was friendly and the hotel was very clean

Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2025

Pretty 1930s faux southwestern architecture

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2025

Good variety, excellent coffee and juice. Waffle station. Very friendly staff. Love the Hotel El Capitan!

Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 9, 2025

Beautiful historical hotel. It has a lot of character. Small bathroom but room size adequate. Excellent breakfast.

Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 5, 2025

The room was spotless and the staff was wonderful. We look for any chance to stay there. We love it.

Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 2, 2025

This was our second stay here and it was even better than the last time. Lovely ambiance. Really enjoyed the live music at dinner as well.

Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2025

Great hotel

Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2025

It was okay

Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

We love staying here. We stop here every time we drive to Arizona to see family. It’s a hidden oasis

Amanda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 21, 2025

Nice historic hotel with courtyard

steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2025

Nice clean hotel. Friendly staff

rosaura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 23, 2025

We had a great stay! Accommodations were great and restaurant in hotel was fantastic!

Barry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2025

When I travel between Houston and Phoenix, I always try to stay at El Capitan. Service is first class.

Jerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2025

Wonderful!

Our room was very comfortable, but its location at the front of the hotel & adjacent to the road was very loud with traffic noise AND a frequent train. A different location would probably have been better. Otherwise, the experience was excellent and the hotel is charming.

Kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 26, 2025

Clean property, friendly staff.

rosaura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

Every time I go to Van Horn I stay at the cap. It's a great place. Great people, great beds

Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

Fabulous stay great staff but small hotel and town. So you should know that already going there. I love this hotel!

DANA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 20, 2025

Great place to stay.

Comfortable, clean, and a beautiful property. Bed was comfortable as well.

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Great stop on our road trip.

Our room was very clean with comfortable bed. I liked the little patio/ balcony off of our room. Bathroom was small but in the style of 1930’s - very nice. Liked they had little bottles of lotion, shampoo etc. Very nice courtyard where we ate dinner & had drinks.

Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 19, 2025

Quiet and relaxing and the hotel is beautiful.

Jack, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 3, 2025

Great bar

James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

It was a great place. Good food and cold drinks.

Israel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2025

We had such a great stay that we're rerouting to stay after our 5 week trip. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The service throughout was great and while it's a charming 50 room historic hotel it has 21st century comfort.

Mary, 1-night trip