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Hotel El Capitan

2.5 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Outdoor Patio King Room | Terrace/patio
Lobby
Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Courtyard Patio King Room

Courtyard Patio King Room

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

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Outdoor Patio King Room

Outdoor Patio King Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Courtyard Queen Room

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

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About the area

Van Horn

A stay at Hotel El Capitan places you in the heart of Van Horn, steps from Clark Hotel Museum and a 4-minute drive from Mountain View Golf Course. .This hotel is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Prada Marfa.

What's nearby

  • Clark Hotel Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Prada Marfa - 53 min drive - 61.4 km

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 a 24-hour front desk
Hotel El Capitan offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Capitan Dining Room serving guests of Hotel El Capitan. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Van Horn? This hotel has 1225 square feet (114 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Capitan Dining Room - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Gopher Hole Bar - Onsite 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 996 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1250 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

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

A Hidden Gem

I've stayed at this hotel over the years and the hotel staff is always outstanding!! They always go above and beyond to take care of the guest. It's always clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Rockdale

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thet are pet friendly and the rooms are so clean. I will continue to say here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the historical aspect and how well it has been maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is consistently a great experience. The room was clean and comfortable and I slept very well. We enjoyed the courtyard, watching the birds in a relaxed setting. The only part of our stay that wasn't excellent was our dining experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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