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.
Raymond Family Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Williston Parks & Recreation - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Williston, ND (XWA-Basin Intl.) - 22 min drive
Williston Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Jimmy John's - 3 min drive
Slim Chickens - 3 min drive
Williston Brewing Company - 1 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
About this property
El Rancho Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Williston with a stay at El Rancho Hotel. 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.
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
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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
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
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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El Rancho Hotel Williston
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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 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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Reviews
El Rancho Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, hot, and varied, with many guests praising its quality. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2026
Very nice restaurant.
alex
alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2026
This property is older, although they are remodeling it and it was amazingly clean. The breakfast was worth getting up for.
Willie
Willie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2026
Good value
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2026
Staff was very friendly. Tub floor stains were visible. Breakfast was good and plenty of parking.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 20, 2026
Poor
Dirty floor
Check in gal was sweet though.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 7, 2026
They need to do a better job cleaning the rooms. The room I stayed in looked like it had not been vacuumed in quite some time. The underside of the toilet was full of pee in the flat spots on the shower walls were quite dirty.
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 25, 2026
There was a used wash cloth left in the shower. A drawer to the dresser was open when I entered the room, and would repeatedly open on its own throughout my stay.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
Great Place!
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Convenient, clean and friendly staff. Overall an excellent stay
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 27, 2026
First room has not been cleaned
Second had bad sewer odor
Last room bathroom door didn’t stay closed
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
It was a great place and I will stay again
Tina
Tina, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 6, 2026
Door would not lock, even with deadbolt locked on the inside someone could lift the handle on the outside and walk right into the room. Had a 2 night reservation and left a day early because no security in room. There was no refund or no discount made for the room being unsecure.
Brendan
Brendan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Excellent stay!
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Williston Brewing Co. is attached to the hotel and is great for dinner and drinks.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Good stay for the price! Staff was very kind. Just wish a few more and possibly healthy items were at the brekkie!
Betsy
Betsy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Well located and easy to find it
Valeria
Valeria, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2025
Parking safe friendly staff wood fire grill connected
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Good location and friendly service.
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
The receptionist was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. Very clean hotel with an excellent restaurant attached.
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Nice place to stay. Great brewery and restaurant on premises
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Property was clean and nice
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
We like this hotel when going through town. Such a hidden jewel :)
Kathie
Kathie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Staff is very friendly and courteous, the rooms are in need of some upgrades.