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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Courtyard Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Van Horn

Hotel El Capitan puts you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and within a 20-minute stroll of Van Horn Rodeo Arena. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Gopher Hole Bar is the hotel's own bar. 1225 square feet (114 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Van Horn hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Red Rock Ranch and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mountain View Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Country Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porter's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Van Horn Cattle Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lizzie's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 1225 sq ft of conference space
  • 114 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 at the property

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Capitan?

Hotel El Capitan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel El Capitan?

Yep, Hotel El Capitan has a free self car park.

What makes Hotel El Capitan a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Capitan.

Does Hotel El Capitan serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give top marks to the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Capitan?

No, Hotel El Capitan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Capitan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Capitan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1073 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1382 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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only disappointed with the breakfast which seemed more fitting for a cheaper hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and historic. The food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
xmas stay
room was nice but small, very cramped. Dining room was cheap looking and very noissy, no background music. Chicken was excellent, veggies not great. breakfast was adequate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great, classic hotel, with excellent staff and well-done renovations in the common areas and rooms. And an outstanding restaurant with great food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Langdon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny rooms with a big heart
The perfect stop as you cross Texas. While the rooms are small, the hotel more than makes up for it with exceptional attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean classic hotel. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mearl

Disliked: Room comfort
Worse room in the hotel. Unlucky us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Langdon

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property. Great restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Travelled with family
Great Old 1930 hotel very well taken care of
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Rimrock

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kungwel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five Stars! Love this place.
I always stay here when I'm nearby! Such an awesome hotel! Ask about the parking lot across the street if you can't find a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

R Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful property to find as I began my cross country trip!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024