El Rancho Motel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy a free area shuttle, and unwind near the barbecue grills. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 46 min drive
Free area shuttle
Restaurants
Erick Schat’s Bakkery - 12 min walk
Jack in the Box - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Taco Bell - 17 min walk
About this property
El Rancho Motel
Enjoy your visit to Bishop with a stay at El Rancho Motel. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Trees Motel 796 W. Line Street Bishop Ca 93514]
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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 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Offsite
Free area shuttle
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart speaker
50-inch Smart TV
Premium satellite channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Rancho Motel currently open?
The property is closed between January 1 and April 30.
Does El Rancho Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Rancho Motel 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 Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at El Rancho Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rancho Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at El Rancho Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Paiute Palace Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at El Rancho Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rock climbing. El Rancho Motel also has a picnic area.
Does El Rancho Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and an ice maker.
What's the area around El Rancho Motel like?
El Rancho Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Little Lakes Valley Trail and 11 minutes' walk from Bishop City Park.
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El Rancho Motel Reviews
Reviews
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2025
Good place for overnight stay. Comfortable bed.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Nice
Comfortable room. Close to restaurants
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 28, 2025
Clean room
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Nice motel
A nice place for a quick stay in Bishop.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Stephanie was great! Check in was easy and quick.We appreciated her help.
The room was clean and quiet. Parking was right in front of the room and that made it easy to unload and load the car.
We were able to get off the road and relax.
This is our second stay here and both stays were wonderful. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
RICHARD
RICHARD, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Place was great
Griselda
Griselda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
it was nice quiet property
DUAIN
DUAIN, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Simple motel but clean and close to everything. The staff is amazing and the place is very clean.
Yazmin
Yazmin, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 4, 2025
Basic motel needs better wifi
El Rancho Hotel is centrally located, and the staff was responsive. If they want to get better reviews, they need better wifi, especially since their TV options were dependent on wifi!
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
The hotel is old, but it was a place to sleep and have a shower.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2025
very clean, good price
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Easy, only inconvenience was having to travel to a separate motel to check in
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
This was a very gracious host who upgraded us to the locally own facility. We enjoyed the stay.
Shelly
Shelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Loved the cleanliness and attractive remodel and bright colors.
millie
millie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Was clean and cute! Walking distance to a lot of places on the south side of town. Easy and exactly what we needed. Internet/streaming was a bit slow, but that was minor.
Kylie
Kylie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 29, 2025
Small, old, but met our needs. Old fashion keys to the room.
Ed
Ed, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 3, 2025
Great seamless check in process! However, the rest was history as we were greeted to beds with brown color stained sheets, a non functioning air conditioning unit, and dirty mugs that were not usable.
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
The room was well equipped. Nice blue interior.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Stephanie was AWESOME! We were running behind and she made sure to put our key in the afterhours and reassured us that all wouldbe ok.
We called early in the day and again around 8 oclock ar night and she answereboth times very quickly and made us feel comfortable.
The room was very nice and we enjoyed the kitchen.
Overall avery peaceful and restful experience. We will definitely benack another time! 😊
RICHARD
RICHARD, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2025
Small n charming
Ah Meng
Ah Meng, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2025
Dirty, roaches in bathroom as well as ants. Dirty towel behind bathroom door. Sand on floor and no maid service the following day. You get what you pay for.
Kurt
Kurt, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Upon arrival a guest told us we needed to drive to another hotel to pick up our keys and there was no sign on the office door indicating that.
But overall a nice cozy place
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 26, 2025
Well I booked two beds,this what I got.
They were booked already and didn't understand why Expedia Booked a room they didn't have.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
The staff was so kind and helpful and it’s walkable to Rusty’s Saloon and other dining and shops. The major negative was how dirty and run down the room was. It was so uncomfortable unfortunately.
April
April, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2025
It started off by I me get an email asking me to go to their sister hotel to check in that there was no one at the office at the hotel I was staying at. Then the maid, letting us put our luggage into the room because it still was not completed yet and informing us that they will put the key into the dropbox that they have to continue finishing the room that night upon coming back. There was no key however there was a key to a completely different room. Which we were forced to stay into with no luggage or toiletries the next day the hotel management apologized and said that there was a confusion with the maid, and she took the wrong key. Once we finally got into our hotel room. The toilet was clogged it would not flush for 2 days. We complained about it and it was not until the third night of our 4 day stay did they finally get it fixed? Avoid this hotel at all cost