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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property
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Hotel El Capitan features a distinctive arched entrance and a central courtyard with a fountain.
Relax in a serene patio setting with a round table, metal chairs, and a soothing stone fountain.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a stunning chandelier.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and window overlooking a serene outdoor setting.
Formal dining area with elegant table setting, complete with a vase, candle, and decorative accents.

Reviews

9.6 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
  • Mountain View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Prada Marfa
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Van Horn, TX (VHN-Culberson County)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest rooms feature two single beds with white linens and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, desk, and ceiling fan.

Courtyard Patio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Outdoor Patio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfortable retreat with a neatly made bed, a desk for work, and a chair for relaxation.

Courtyard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (195)
The price is CHF 115
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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About this property

Hotel El Capitan

Hotel in Van Horn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

The free breakfast at Hotel El Capitan gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clark Hotel Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room – On-site restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

Hotel El Capitan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1000 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1249 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Andries

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price point is excellent when compared to other hotel options. I plan to stay here again the next time I'm passing through Van Horn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at historic hotels. This one is a gem with a great restaurant attached and a staff who enjoy their work. The hotel has a nice courtyard to enjoy a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, cozy and quiet. The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family

Nice place!

Beautiful hotel with very good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in an almost forgotten town - very friendly staff, great rooms and a very good bar and restaurant. We had a room with patio which was nice - almost identical to the Paisano Hotel in Marfa - but i would say the Restaurant in El Capitan is better!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So blessed to have come on this beautiful place, it was very convenient, delicious food, and wonderful service. The rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
All staff members were personable and friendly, which is very important. The food is fabulous, the front patio area is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ambience, friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,very pretty with style. Awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Captain is always clean, friendly staff, great restaurant and easy parking. A true gem in West Texas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Freeman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Really loved this hotel, and wanted to give it 5 s

I stayed one night, enjoyed it enough I booked a 2nd night (both via Hotels.com) Unfortunately, somehow, go to check in for the 2nd night (they didn’t have the same type of room for the 2nd night, so had to check out and check back in, which in itself was fine / reasonable). But crazy enough they didn’t have my 2nd night reservation when I went to check in I found the front desk attendant very unaccomadating and frankly, rude. I was told I had to contact Hotels.com, and that was basically it. Just crazy to me considering I had booked the same exact way via Hotels.com for 2 different nights, 1 reservation they got fine, 1 reservation they “didn’t receive”. Also surprising they didn’t contact Hotels.com considering I showed them my confirmation number / email for the reservation (especially considering I expected ultimately in the end they’d have to talk directly to Hotels.com anyways). But whatever. I went through the motions. Called Hotels.com, confirmed my reservation was made, just as I expected, and ultimately eventually Hotels.com ended up on the phone with the front desk. The front desk for whatever reason was just really dug in on “not having my reservation”, it was almost bizarre. I honestly (as much as l liked this hotel) was dangerously close to saying heck with it, telling Hotels.com to refund me and stay somewhere else. I ended up staying there the 2nd night, the front desk finally just accepted I had a reservation, but the customer service, yikes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did not disappoint

Great experience Did not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Surprise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place and stay there every time we pass through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025