Motel along the roadside! As you drive past, how does one choose? Chosen, We are here at El Rancho! The outside of the property is beautiful and clean! The creepy crazy vibes are non existent here. It's older but it's a place over night. The parking lot is lit up well! The crime seems low. They keep it tidy and nice even at night. Stay local and come and see a piece of old Boulder. The staff are helpful. The room was clean too! Sweet dreams will come here as you wake to the next day of hope and joy. read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Beautiful views of the Palms. - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

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This place was incredible, we were blown away by the kitchenette style room. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. whatever is going on with the mattress in Rm 37, it's magic. Slept like a baby 2 nites in a row. Thank you folks, you are now our go to in Boulder City. See ya in November for the "Artist in Action" show at the new gym sponsored by Boulder City Art Guild. Thank You El Rancho BC! read more

This was our second stay at El Rancho (October 2025), my best friend and I. We booked here last October purely because of the price. We were blown away with the cleanliness, it's proximity to Vegas and the Hoover Dam, the restaurants in town, and the staff. Our room was very clean. The windows open, which is rare in my case. We loved having the window open to feel the cool night air. We were able to get a large variety of food delivered if needed. Staff was super helpful. We wished the weather would have allowed the pool to be opened so we didn't get to experience that. We came to town for a music festival in Vegas and we plan on returning with our spouses and possibly children. Highly recommend Zombie Beer for food, a walkable distance! read more

We travel A LOT! Sometimes we just need a clean place to sleep and shower. This place felt so gross, that we went to the nearest store for pillows and flip flops to wear in the room. The room felt so dirty, that we didn't want to shower. It is clear that there is no attention to detail as BOTH of our side lamps were missing lightbulbs. The curtain was broken at the top so it wouldn't close all the way and we had to go to the front desk for a clip to keep it shut. The AC kept turning off and on throughout the night, we got very little sleep because it was extremely loud. Carpets are stained and gross, curtains are disgustingly dirty, walls are scuffed - everything felt dirty. Before writing reviews, we emailed the management with photos and details of our experience and it's been more than two weeks without a reply. This clearly tells us that they don't care. We can see that others have had similar experiences and we wouldn't stay here for free if we had to do it again. read more

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It is Saturday night at 11:17 and the music from the best Western across the street gives zero hope of sleeping tonight. It's an outdoor venue and it is so loud that there's nothing we can do to mitigate it. The fan on the air conditioner/heater won't stay on. There was no warning that there would be loud music right across the street late to the evening. Ugh! read more

If you need a no frills, affordable, centrally located and clean spot to shower and sleep, you can't go wrong. Definitely for the basic traveler, it's an older motor-court style building and doesn't offer many amenities, other than a seasonal pool and free coffee in the lobby. The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming, even allowing us an early check-in. You can easily walk to all the fun of downtown Boulder City from this spot. read more

This place is such a gem. The bed was beyond comfortable. It had to be memory foam. The linens were all super clean, the air was cool, room was clean, water pressure in shower was excellent and the pool, WOW. So relaxing and never a lot of people in it - if ever while we were there. Perfect location next to Bootleg canyon where I could run as the sun rises, while hearing a pin drop, then Coffee Cup Cafe for a delicious fresh hot breakfast! We met one of the owner's and he was great! I needed a hair dryer and the front desk loaned me one. The grounds are super clean. We would go to a gas station near by to get coffee in the morning. 11am check out is fabulous! Housekeeping gets 5 stars too! I cannot WAIT to go back! read more

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Excellent Customer Service. Beautiful, big swimming pool. Classic style motel. Peaceful read more

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Excellent service! Two rooms , check in seem-less Veteran Day weekend. Thank you for the excellent service every year! The Mahler's read more

Had the opportunity to stay here on a familiarization visit. The staff was very welcoming and nice. This property has a great location and steps away to lots of pubs snd restaurants. It is very clean, and comfortable. This iconic motel has a lot of history and is a landmark in Boulder City. Perfect place to stay when visiting Boulder City. Thank you for making our stay so memorable. read more

Great value. Motel across the street was THREE times more expensive. The king bed had a memory-foam matress. Much more conformable than the motel across the street. Very quiet area and between rooms was pretty good. We got great sleep there. This motel is older, but under renovation, and being upgraded. Very close walking distance) to old town restaurants and bars. And an easy jaunt to Lake Powell and Hover Dam. They let let us checkout 2 days early since the weather turned bad. read more

VERY CLEAN ROOM, VERY FRIENDLY STAFF, BAST FROM THE PAST This place reminded me of my childhood, when my family went on road trips for vacation back in the '60s. Room was spacious and very clean. Staff was very friendly and pleasant. Very affordable too. I recommend this place. read more

Parked my car there for literally 2 minutes to run across the street and grab something and the old crackhead lady that lives upstairs threw a fit and tried to get me towed by management. I understand if I parked there and left my car there for 30+ minutes. But holy shit, get a life. read more

We love staying at the El Rancho Motel in BC. The staff is very pleasant and accommodating.

This place is SO COOL! It definitely has a retro feel and has great character. We stayed in room 10 which suited us perfectly. It has a large-ish main room with two very comfortable queen beds, a big tv, some lounge chairs, and good counter space. Through that room there is a sink area with a large counter and small fridge. From there, there is a door on the left that leads to another small private bedroom with a queen bed (comfortable, but too soft for our taste), a tv, and another sink/counter area. From the main sink area, there is also a private toilet/shower room and a closet to the right. The room was clean and quiet (on a Saturday night!!). The staff was very friendly and the location is great. The small pool area is clean and pretty with lots of birds chirping. There wasn't any shampoo or conditioner but there was soap, shower caps, and little makeup remover packages. No hair dryer in the room and no USB plugs but that was fine. Also, due to Covid, there was no coffee available but that was ok because we happened to have a mini coffee maker with us. The sheets were clean but kind of hard and scratchy. I gave four stars because of the info listed above and the reasonable price for a family of four (husband/wife, two teenagers). Total cost was around $140 which was great because we usually have to rent two rooms. We would definitely stay here again! read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Coffee by the pool - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

We stayed at El Rancho the night of 3/4/23.We checked in at around 3pm.We noticed there was a portable electric heater,we were never told the room had no heat.By 11:00 pm the room was way to cold to stay in,the plug in heater was weak, so we had to leave.The office was closed.I called the next morning and spoke to Fantasia who also checked us in.I told her I had left the key on the microwave and she said she would contact Candi the manager to see about getting us a credit.Fantasia called me back and said Candi would give us 15% off our next visit.Since I already get 10% off for being an AARP member the discount for a future stay amounts to about 6 or 7 dollars for a room that should not even be rented.This property also needs a major updating the furniture is old and the carpets are soiled.We would not stay here again. read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Heat source for room #24 Does little if anything to heat the room. - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

While I was staying the manager, or someone claiming to be the manager, was outside getting into a fight with who I assume was another guest. Cops ended up being called and it was rather noisy. Otherwise it was a great stay and I was lucky enough to get the last room available ​. The lady at the front desk was very helpful. Prices were good and room was clean. read more

Excellent location and very clean. Friendly staff and you are close to shopping and ding. Step back in time here and relax.

Airport car rental was a mess so we didn't arrive till after 9 p.m. and all the staff had gone home. They called while we were still at the airport to tell us nobody would be there and they'd leave the room unlocked and the key in the bathroom. Not exactly the safest but it worked out okay. It had been over 90 degrees during the day and the A/C was out to the entire complex. No warning, no refunds. Room was very hot. There was a ceiling fan and screens in the windows but next door neighbor was smoking outside the window. Water from the sink was hot until you ran it for a minute or more, then became room temperature (i.e. warm). The room was clean, beds were nice and firm, the little kitchen fridge and stove worked and were a nice bonus. When I went to check out, office was closed and locked so I had to track down a housekeeper to give the key to. I like little old-school independent motels, even when they're run down, but this kind of sucked. Would not stay here again. read more

We didn't know what to expect in a motel but our room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. It even had a kitchenette which was great! The ladies in the front desk were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again. read more

very comfortable beds, working air conditioner. seems they had some bad reviews due to malfunctioning air conditioning in the past but I can attest it is fixed now. its a very cute and classic place to spend the night. read more

I stayed here the other day with my boyfriend as part of a "Leaving Las Vegas"-style debauched bender. You know, where Nic Cage and that hooker get wasted by the pool, and end up breaking a bottle and getting kicked out?! That was almost us!! When researching motels in Boulder City, I chose this one based on Yelp. But I feel the other reviews are overly effusive. This place ain't THAT cool! No jacuzzi, no coffee makers in the rooms, weird fat lumpy pillows, and an a/c that only has 3 settings: Lo, Med, Hi... and Hi wasn't even very Hi. For $65/ night, ya think they could do better! The desk clerk was kind of a snarky jerk , too. In his defense, he's probably just sick and tired of all these Vegas hipsters coming down to booze it up and take Instagram photos of his marquee, which is already so Instagrammy (see pic) that if you DID try to take a pic of it with Instagram, you would probably implode or be sucked into some kinda hipster wormhole! On the plus side, it is a quaint, atmospheric place for a hooker and an alkie to shack up for a weekend...it being within walking distance of all the local bars and restaurants. The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, and the water pressure/temp in the shower was excellent...just right for washing off the booze-soaked ennui after my little staycation was over. read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Don't even THINK about Instagramming this marquee, or you'll be sucked into the Hipster Matrix!! - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

Definitely five stars. I wish I could take this super-clean, friendly little motel with me everywhere I go. We enjoyed our stay so much, we even gave them a box of vanilla meringues, as a thank-you, to serve with their morning coffee service. Price, including tax, with AAA discount: $93. Negative: No exercise room. Positive: Lovely, charming neighborhood for taking a walk or jog. Also a very inviting, well-kept, outdoor pool. Negative: No free breakfast. Positive: Morning coffee, freshly brewed, starting at 6:00 am, in the lobby area. Also, a wonderful diner next door, the Southwest Diner Restaurant. My kids raved about the food (deservedly so). Try their banana bread, potato pancakes, and omelettes. Negative: No fancy interior decorating. Positive: All the comforts of home, super clean (I had absolutely zero allergy reactions), super friendly people. Also fridge, microwave, and counter space. Negative: WiFi was very slow. Positive: It was free, at least. Like I said, I loved this motel. Allergy tip: I sleep on an air mattress wherever I go, and use my own sleeping bag, too. So, I didn't try the beds. My family said they were okay, not the most amazing, but definitely good enough. The overall experience still justifies five stars, in my opinion. My family thinks maybe four stars because of the WiFi and slow internet, but the spaciousness and cleanliness deserve extra credit. Five stars. We were in Room 8, and I highly recommend it. read more

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We stayed here on May 1st & 2nd and were very pleased with the accommodations and the staff's ability to help us when the a/c conked out the first night. Things can happen and so when we called close to midnight, they had someone come right out and try to resolve the issue. When they could not get the issue resolved they switched us to another room. When we needed an iron and a hair dryer, they had one we could borrow. The rooms were clean and spacious. The view from our room was lovely. The pool although ice cold was refreshing, clean and well maintained. Fresh coffee was available every morning and the staff was very pleasant. We would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to friends. read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - View of the pool from our motel room. - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

awesome spot to stay! especially loved the eighth of vodka we found in the closet. my wife and i enjoyed our time and the front staff were super nice! read more

Nice little spot in the heart of Boulder City. It's nothing too fancy, but the room is clean, the bed is comfortable, and the staff are so accommodating. They went out of their way to help make our stay as comfortable as possible. I would definitely stay here again, very good experience for a very reasonable price! read more

Went to El Rancho in Boulder in July, Kind people, Clean and the pool is huge. Yes it's older, but kept up very well. It was perfect for the 7 of us staying for the 4th of July. I will be coming here to stay again and defiantly during the 4th. I seek 3-4 things in a Hotel/Motel, No smoke smell in my room, clean bedding/floor/furnisher, and safe/kind people who run it. I marked all 4 on this place is why I gave it a 5 star. I found NOTHING wrong. I will recommend El Rancho Boulder Motel, with all the charm for all who visit Boulder City, except the 4th. I need to save a room for me and my family. :) I thought cool was a few nice gas grills near pool to cook and hang out. What a perfect July 4th. read more

I stayed their 1 night and that was enough. The accommodations were ok. the room is a bit outdated. the tile floor were very dirty. I don't think the house keeper ever cleaned the tile floor. how I know the floor is dirty is because I had to clean the tile floor after I spilled water. there is no phone in the room to call anyone. the Tv cable was bad, only one channel came in FX and the commercials were English and Spanish for the show. I ask the front desk about that and they said there was nothing they could do. I guess COX cable is not there. thank god their internet was working so we watched Netflix on my lap top. At night time I felt scared to be there and it had a feeling like I was at the bate motel. the lighting outside was creepy. I would suggest getting a small towel rack by the sink. I can say the bed was very comfortable which was helpful.I know this property is under new ownership. We met the owner and hope he can improve things and I might stay there again in the future. The room would have to be cleaner and tv cable needs to be working correctly. read more

Been staying here for years and years, best staff yet! New management really extended themselves to make sure our stay was perfect. Rooms will be undergoing renovation soon as well :) Ill be back for sure! Thank you for a wonderful stay! read more

What's not to like about this darling hotel? Upon check in we were handed an actual room key (I can't remember the last time I saw one of those). Rooms were clean, pool was fun (though chilly in April), and it's in a great location. Very quaint and I loved the morning coffee. :) read more

My husband, 9 year old daughter and I stayed here October 15-17 2010 for a BMX race in town. I was a bit hesitant at first due to the name and pics online, but I booked it anyway. Driving into Boulder I was a bit apprehensive as all the hotels I saw looked shoddy. I was grateful when I spotted the sign to El Rancho and pulled in. The minuet you pull into the parking lot you know you are in for a nice surprise. It is very well kept and the landscape guy out front putting up Halloween decorations made us smile with a wave and a hello. The lobby is small but cozy. My daughter loved the Halloween decorations. The ladies behind the desk were super nice and very efficient. They joked around with us and were not stuffy like most hotel operators. They even offered us directions and "good luck" when we told them we were looking for the BMX track. Walking into the room was great. The room was clean and smelled clean as well. The nicest touch was a quilt and matching pillows. The bed was super duper comfortable. The room also had a ceiling fan which I have never had in a hotel but I LOVED it! It kept the room nice and cool, even a bit cold at night, which I love! It was 97 outside but in the room it felt great! The bathroom had a window which was nice as well. There was a fridge and a microwave in the room, one of the reasons we booked. The pool was a bit chilly, ok, downright COLD but clean. After hearing some of our friends and fellow BMX riders talk about their rooms, we were happy to have booked here. I told them of our room and we all agreed that come next BMX race weekend, we will all be booking here. The best part? Sunday morning when I woke my 9 year old up at 6:30 she stretched and said 'mommy, cant I sleep longer? This hotel feels just like home" read more

Clean, spacious, friendly, comfortable! This place is awesome! I normally don't stay in one of a kind places but this is better than most chains! The manager was very friendly, let us examine the room before booking and was very helpful. Upon seeing the room I was blown away. It was like a little apartment! So cute and spacious. The door opened up into a spacious room with two queen beds. The bathroom was at the back of the room with a large tub and shower. It also had a large sink with a lot of counter space. Hidden away was also a kitchenette with a small stove, sink, refrigerator and microwave with a little table and chairs as well! The main room had a small table and two chairs. The best part was a ceiling fan and lovely window overlooking the pool / common area. The beds were older and kind of saggy, but everything was very clean and well kept and smelled amazing. I had stayed at a Ramada Inn and Days Inn before this and this room beats both of those hands down! The rooms fill up fast as by about 7pm local time the "no vacancy" sign was lit. But this place is worth it. A little apartmentesque place that is very clean, quiet and well kept. It's older so not too many plugs, but free wifi. read more

Clean, big, well operating, family owned, friendly, highly recommended by locals and other local businesses, conveniently located to the touristy and older part of downtown and the newer supermarkets on the other side of town. All of this is in walking distance if you choose. A very nice pool. Fast and free internet connection. Drive right up to your room. Beds are soft and have wonderful quilts. Yes, I suggest you stop here. I would have liked a laundry facility on site as I live on the road, but found one at the friendly Sands just a few doors down. I found peace here for a weekend while working on a huge research project and paper and got to explore the quaint Boulder City and impressive Lake Mead in my spare moments! read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

We stayed one night when we were running the Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam half-marathon. A lot of places in this area seemed run downed but the El Rancho was a pleasant surprise! We felt very welcomed, it was clean and the king-size bed was super comfy! The people working at the front desk were really nice and extended the late check-out so we could come back after the half-marathon to take a shower and relax for a bit. We didn't get to enjoy the pool, but it also looked very clean and well maintained. If we come back to this area we would definitely stay here again! read more

This place was great. The room was super clean and comfortable. They didn't have the standard slightly gross motel comforters but instead had quilts on the beds. They also have free wi-fi and a pool. We didn't use the pool but it certainly looked clean. It wasn't very expensive and we were able to walk a few blocks and get dinner. A great find in Boulder City. read more

El Rancho Boulder Motel - Hotels Near Me - Boulder City, Nevada

i was asked by an employee there if i could come in and work to help cover because an employee had been hurt and couldn't work and they were short!!! worked 2 days over 18 hours and didn't get paid. been calling and have gotten no response!! management very unprofessional!!! read more

The customer service was excellent. We got in late after the office closed and they were still able to accommodate our reservation. That was a blessing! The bed was super comfy - we were in room two. The room smelled like a cigarette and that was not pleasant. I was also surprised that they did not provide a small shampoo but at least they did provide soap for the morning shower. Although they did not have coffee makers in the room they did provide a small coffee bar outside of the office by 6:30 am. The motel is in a great location near restaurants. The breakfast lunch place on the corner is superb. The parking lot was clean and the pool looked decent. If we found ourselves in town again we would stay here. read more

Tabitha! I absolutely adore you. Greatest personality to hear over the phone. Made my day.

This place was the perfect addition to our Vegas experience. My husband had a conference in Las Vegas and we stayed on the strip at the Cromwell. That was a great place to stay in Vegas, but we do not gamble and wanted to get away from the strip and see more of the surrounding area. We did not want to travel too far out of Vegas because our flight home was out of Vegas. El Rancho was only 25 minutes outside of the city, on the way to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. We couldn't have found a better place! It was like traveling back in time, and in the best way. They have managed to keep the place vintage, but not shabby or run down. We were greeted at check-in by Jan, who was up-beat and accommodating. I felt like she was truly happy to to meet us and would do all she could to make us comfortable. She has a great sense of humor combined with a knowledgeable professional manner. Anna, was at the reception desk in the morning, and she was just as friendly and accommodating. Our room was CLEAN, and spacious. Soft simple decor, clean soft sheets, and the beds were quite comfy. The grounds are pretty, with lovely plants and flower that strategically block views to the parking area. The pool was fantastic! I fell in love with this little gem, I can't wait to come back and bring the rest of my family! read more

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Went to visit friends that came from out of the Country, we were told at the pool only GUESTS were allowed to swim...manager Cheryl was very rude. Seems like a nice place to stay, yet visitors of guests do NOT seem welcomed. read more