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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
Van Horn hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
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.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$139 nightly
The total price is $157
May 11 - May 12
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard Patio King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Courtyard Patio King Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Outdoor Patio King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Outdoor Patio King Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Courtyard Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$145 total
Total includes taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18
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About the neighborhood

Map
100 E Broadway, Van Horn, TX, 79855

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Horn Rodeo Arena - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Red Rock Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

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.

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Restaurant
Service staff
Food
Historical
Breakfast
Bed
Bar
History
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offers delicious food, a peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff. (48 reviews)
  • The complimentary breakfast was excellent with great choices, including homemade tortillas and salsa. (39 reviews)
  • The property is very pet friendly and welcoming to guests traveling with their pets. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place!

Beautiful hotel with very good restaurant
Penny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel and restaurant!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Friendly staff.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis in Van Horn

The El Capitan is a must stay! We've been here before and will definitely return. The service is awesome, the room cute and comfy, and the restaurant has GREAT food. We love this little oasis and stop and stay when we are traveling thru Texas.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Did not disappoint

Great experience Did not disappoint
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay.
Gerard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

April 30, 2025

The hotel is fine. The loud traffic and train right out front of the hotel was insane. The trains horn blew multiple times during the night making for a horrible nights sleep. The breakfast was good. I only had a bagel but the selection was good.
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service

Loved our stay as usual! Service is amazing and we always love staying here!
Meredith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
Charla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and great restaurant
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will always try to stay here again if driving I-10. Nothing like it.
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!

Amazing staff and room. This is a BEAUTIFUL hotel and I will be back.
Veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Stay

A wonderful hotel to stay in recommended for any that are looking for reliving history.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Best spot for 100 miles

A pleasant surprise in the middle of nowhere!
CHRISTOPHER, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is beautifully renovated and a true gem in the Texas desert.
June, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was beautiful and historic. The food was amazing!
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored railroad hotel
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a gem.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming! And the restaurant is really good.
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing old hotel. The decor is stunning
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite hotel.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip