Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
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Exterior
Lobby
Gift shop
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855
  • Clark Hotel Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Red Rock Ranch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪6 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(113 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Hotel El Capitan gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clark Hotel Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 2-minute drive from Red Rock Ranch
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1225 square feet (114 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Capitan. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Van Horn hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room – On-site restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Capitan Dining Room
  • Gopher Hole Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,225 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1155 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint renovated property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Bezanson

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quintessential old west Texas hotel.
I’ve stayed here overnight while passing through west Texas. There is not much in the town, but everything you need is in the hotel. They have a surprisingly really good restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating, free breakfast buffet & the rooms are cozy. Beds are comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel, not so nice dining
We’ve stayed here many times. The rooms are small but very clean, nice bedding and towels. We had a very poor meal, waited 30 minutes and a portion of the meal was obviously older food mixed in with fresher ingredients. I sent my meal back, my wife did not, they took 20% off our check but really, they knew what they were serving. Our wait staff seemed scattered, we ordered a glass of wine and that took twenty minutes. Will stay here again this year but look elsewhere for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best in the West
This is one of our favorite stays on our way to many trips to West Texas. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical great look! Single queen bed room is smaller than it looks online.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard entrance to the property is magical and inviting. Plenty of cozy places to sit and enjoy the evening. Our balcony door opened to the courtyard. The sound of the running water from the grand fountain was relaxing. The continental breakfast was lovely. Train tracks are very close, so we did hear a couple of trains go through in the night. Wouldn’t keep us from staying again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aztraveler
This is a besutiful old hotel whuch is beautifully decorated. The room is small but has everything needed,and its so cosy, unlike chain hotels. The bed was comfy with clean bedding, AC functions well, the bathroom is so cute, classic character and the common areas are cosy and inviting. A great find for me on short notice while being on the road all day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Staff was kind and helpful. Hotel was very clean and in great condition for its age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy West Texas Comfort
This is definitely a 5-star stay. Cleanliness was exceptional and the staff was helpful and friendly. We loved how it was decorated in fall and pumpkin decor. I felt like we had stepped back in time during its glory days. We are definitely coming back to this classy hotel and make it a point to include it in our West Texas travels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really special, vintage/boutique place. Nice restaurant and bar, too. It isn’t a bad ride to the Guadalupe Mtns or Carlsbad Caverns either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel El Capitan is a hidden gem. I stayed here before hiking up Guadalupe Peak. The property is very clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel restaurant and bar had a great menu with delicious food. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024