In the heart of the city, Hotel El Capitan offers a warm welcome with a continental breakfast and happy hour at El Capitan Dining Room. Unwind in the garden, explore shopping on site, or get lost in a good book from the library. With free self parking and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 104 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
Enjoy your visit to Van Horn with a stay at Hotel El Capitan. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (1225 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Library
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel El Capitan Hotel
Hotel El Capitan Van Horn
Hotel El Capitan Hotel Van Horn
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel El Capitan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Capitan 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 Hotel El Capitan?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Capitan?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Capitan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hotel El Capitan and nearby?
Hotel El Capitan has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Capitan?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Capitan Dining Room.
What's the area around Hotel El Capitan like?
Hotel El Capitan is in the heart of Van Horn, a short 2-minute walk from Clark Hotel Museum and 17 minutes' walk from Van Horn Rodeo Arena. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Hotel El Capitan Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Loved the hotel and restaurant!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Excellent stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Friendly staff.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Amazing service
Loved our stay as usual! Service is amazing and we always love staying here!
Meredith
Meredith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Retro experience in modern world
Very nice hotel in the middle of Van Horn. So much better than the chain hotels for roughly the same price. Liked the restaurant and bar on site. Lots of sitting areas inside and out to soak up the ambience of the place. Everyone we encountered was happy; staff, patrons and guests!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
We had a great time and highly recommend this hote
This is a restored hotel
Nice atmosphere Excellent caring staff
Continental breakfast was nice
Noise from trains and road noise was not so nice
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Will always try to stay here again if driving I-10. Nothing like it.
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Amazing hotel!
Amazing staff and room. This is a BEAUTIFUL hotel and I will be back.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Pleasantly Surprised
What a wonderful gem in the middle of nowhere. Everything was wonderful. The restaurant was great. Food was awesome and prices were very reasonable. Would stay here again.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2024
Great Stay
A wonderful hotel to stay in recommended for any that are looking for reliving history.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2025
Best spot for 100 miles
A pleasant surprise in the middle of nowhere!
CHRISTOPHER
CHRISTOPHER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Our favorite hotel.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Fantastic hotel
We always stay here when we travel we love the staff the hotel the restaurant it is all great. They are pet friendly also but the best is the rooms do not smell of pets
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Great stay
Historic and cute. Friendly staff. Would stay again
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Cool historic place definitely worth going to the patio area is fantastic to have a drink at and hang out and look at the fire pit
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2025
Guadalupe Peak Adventure
Our stay at Hotel El Capitan was nice. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Exactly place to stay. Great people
Tandy
Tandy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Always a great stay at the Captain. Great bar and menu.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Great Old 1930 hotel very well taken care of
JAMES
JAMES, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Clean classic hotel. Very dog friendly.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
Historic property. Great restaurant on site.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
We always enjoy our stay here.
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Pleasantly surprised with the hotel, great find and the restaurant located in the hotel is a must eat! Delicious food for the price, recommend.
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2024
Very nice retro hotel with very good restaurant.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
If you appreciate historical hotels - you must stay here!! Friendly staff, lovely grounds, restaurant and bar right off the lobby. Food was delicious and reasonably priced.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Incredible place to stay with delicious dinner options nightly!