Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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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

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Courtyard Patio King Room

Highlights

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

Outdoor Patio King Room

Highlights

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

Courtyard Queen Room

Highlights

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

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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
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena - 17 min walk
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 4 min drive

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

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

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. 899 out of 1157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1157 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

Rolf

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. The room a king with patio was small but adorable. Had small fridge and microwave which is a plus. The place is lovely. The restaurant very nice, have a cocktail and sit in the atrium. Was decorated for fall. Great breakfast. They even have a community puzzle if you want to work on, set out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soft Bed / Great Breakfast
Loved this hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean. We had a balcony to the courtyard - people were in the courtyard talking until about 11:00 so not too bad. Best hotel continental breakfast I have had and we always book where there are free breakfast. If you like history - book at Holtel El Capitan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional!
This beautiful, historic hotel is immaculate. It's well worth the extra few dollars to stay here. We've stayed here twice, and both times it's been excellent. The dinners in the restaurant are exceptional. Last night we were entertained with live music in the gorgeous courtyard. We highly recommend staying here over the nearby chain hotels.
Hotel Lobby
Beautiful courtyard where you can enjoy dinner and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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