El Capitan Motel
El Capitan Motel descritpion
El Capitan Motel sells fast on our site. Located in downtown Gallup, New Mexico, this pet-friendly motel is adjacent to 3 restaurants and just 10 minutes from Fire Rock Navajo Casino. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Each accommodation at Motel El Capitan features a private entrance and door front parking. They are furnished with a work desk, microwave, and refrigerator. Cable TV and a hairdryer are provided.
Fort Wingate is 5 minutes from El Capitan Motel. Red Rock State Park is less than 15 minutes away.
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Facilities of El Capitan Motel
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Vending Machine (drinks)
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Air Conditioning
Reviews for El Capitan Motel
Review 1：Very run down. Rude clerk. Dirty. Poorly maintained. This motel might have been OK in the 40's, but I would never stay there again. There are much better motels close by and the extra money spent is well worth it.
Review 2：nothing
Review 3：Was not offered receipt on check in so thought I would get it on check out. The office wasn't open at 8:30 am when I needed to get on the road and no coffee offered.
Review 4：It was clean and bed was comfortable.
Review 5：Extra charge if you stay any past checkout time. Unclean conditions in bed and bathroom. No internet reception even though free internet advertised.
Review 6：Not much. Would not stay here again.
Review 7：The owners screamed at us upon arrival. Maybe it is their culture to berude, insulting and nasty, but it was horrible. The towels in the roomwere stiff, crusty and filthy. They would not give us fresh ones. Theparking lot was full of motorcycles and pickups. Nothing wrong withthat. Maybe they cater to people who don't seek any form of customerservice? I am always one for a bargain, but this is one time that Iwould pay more and get a place where you can shower and sleep.
Review 8：The bed was a little hard for my taste, and the pillows a little flat, but not too bad. I slept soundly all night long.
Review 9：Value, value, value...not the Ritz, but fit my needs just fine. Loved the fact that my truck was parked right by my door, and I did not need to haul my older dog up and down stairs. The room was reasonably clean and very quiet, the A/C worked well, and the hot water surged with abundance.
Review 10：water left me feeling slimy rather then clean after using my own soap and shampoo. Can see some usage on the sink in room, that only really could be removed by replacing the sink itself.
Review 11：Room was large (king bed room). Air condition was great. This did the job for a one night stay.
Review 12：It was just as expected. No problems.
Review 13：Quaint, real motel like they used to be. A comfortable room that gets the job done. Yes it is old and appears dated, that is the reason we choose classic Route 66 locations.
Review 14：Asked for handicapped, when we got there was told only 1 handicapped room and it was booked for a month.The pictures on-line was of 1 side of hotel that was refurbished.All the other rooms were in bad shape. the bathroom was terrible, ceramic tile on sink was partially missing. grout that should be white was brown, windows that were wind opened type and missing handles, owners rude, don't have enough time to explain all the problems.
Review 15：the location was ok
Review 16：Hair and spilled coffee on nite stand and sink. Just dirty. Holes in the curtains, could feel the springs in the bed.
Review 17：The water stayed hot during entire shower. Best part of the stay
Review 18：The room was from the 70's at best. Tile, furniture, paint, carpet, last reno. Door had been kicked in at some point. Temps in the low 20s, window in the bathroom let in so much cold air.
Review 19：Owner called me to say the wifi was out - again. TV worked and even had HBO. Microwave and fridge. Price was right.
Review 20：The hotel wasn't very full but we were put under an upstairs guest that was someone noisy getting into the room and getting ready for bed. We probably woke them up when we left at 5:00 a.m.the next day.
Review 21：Always friendly manager. He does your check-in quickly and well. Sheets are clean and smell good. Pillows are comfortable. Bathroom is very clean always
Review 22：The room was filthy! Floors were not even vacuumed, the bathtub was sodisgusting that I didn't even take a shower. We had to keep ourshoes on inside the room to not walk on the gross floors. The beds arevery hard and the linens are dirty and scratchy. You heard trainspassing by all night, the front desk clerk was rude and not helpful, wewere woken up by trucks revving there engines right outside our door andleft to police in the parking lot arresting someone. I don't thinkeven the cock roaches would stay at this sleazy motel. Very disappointedin booking.com for even having this as a choice on their website.Someone has obviously hacked with their rating because they are not evendeserving of a 1 star. Do not go here!!!
Review 23：Nothing!!!
Review 24：Nothing
Review 25：Comfortable, spacious and clean. All we needed whilst driving Route 66. Great little bar just a couple of minute's walk away. Met some really interesting local guys who shared their local knowledge and culture. We learned about the awesome market held locally every Weekend and were lucky enough to go there and buy the most beautiful native jewellery!
Review 26：No breakfast, continental or otherwise. A fringe benefit maybe, but rather common these days, and missed in its absence. Am afraid to report a small amount mold spotting on the ceiling above the shower, though nowhere else. Not even close to monstrous or particularly alarming, but there. Maybe service is simply not thinking to look up. An honest mistake perhaps. Nothing else to say against this unremarkable but wholly adequate and unoffensive place.
Review 27：The proprietor who booked me in was pleasant, amiable and prompt. An aged, old-school horseshoe motel, it still has keys for the room doors (a plus to me by way of reliability). Price was tough to beat. Free wifi was a pleasant surprise, and was of decent speed. Everything necessary and standard for a simple overnight.
Review 28：Dirty Gobs of dust and dirty around the windows. The bathroom was dirty and the towels were an awful shade of gray. I hate to think we stayed in a place like this.
Review 29：Leaving
Review 30：Outdated furniture.
Review 31：The price was very reasonable compared to other hotels. Don't expect the Hilton for less than $45. It had some older appliances and an older tv, but did have good wifi and many Chanel options. More comfortable than sleeping in a car.
Review 32：Not a thing.
Review 33：It was extremely clean but didn't have a oder of cleaning fluid like most motels. In fact there wasn't any odor at all. It was very quiet and I slept good.
Review 34：Could not connect WIFI until 9 AM. No one was available until 9:00 in the morning to address the issue. They did not seem very helpful on a whole.
Review 35：Location was fine....bed was firm
Review 36：Could have been cleaner
Review 37：Mid century charm
Review 38：Old, run down
Review 39：Comfortable, clean, safe
Review 40：No wifi
Review 41：I would stay there again, we did it twice on one trip, so worth going back to.
Review 42：Cleanliness
Review 43：Clean simple rooms in a great location.
Review 44：Towels are small and thin.
Review 45：Close to good restaurants and great TV channels.
Review 46：Value for money
Review 47：Nice, comfortable stay at a great price!
Review 48：The rooms need some refurbishing, i couldn't open the window.
Review 49：Friendly service, rooms well equipped, pretty clean
Review 50：spacious rooms. Large bathrooms. This was a return visit.
Review 51：Rooms very small could barley move around furniture.
Review 52：Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Review 53：This is a great location on Route 66
Review 54：The room was kinda dirty. Staff wasn't friendly at all. Very noisy during the night. It was cheap.
Review 55：It was close to the highway.
Review 56：Poor wi-fi signal in the room
Review 57：Comfortable and friendly staff.
Review 58：Room is dated but that's ok to keep the price down
Review 59：The location, basic needs met, great TV channel selections, good shower, microwave, fridge
Review 60：Clean
Review 61：Older property, not best part of town. No coffee pot in room.
Review 62：Very convenient to where I needed to be. Simple but nice Motel.
Review 63：would have like to coffee pot, with coffee but did enjoy the price I was very happy
Review 64：like the old school charm!
Review 65：Staff
Review 66：Had problems with heater
Review 67：We were very tired, drove 5000 miles in 5 days. Had a great nights rest here and price was very reasonable !
Review 68：the bathroom was very cold but the water was hot.
Review 69：good price. good location.
Review 70：Large room with comfortable bed and a desk for work. Close to a good local restaurant.
Review 71：- not enough toilet paper (stuff nowhere to find to ask for supplies) - not enough soap - bit out of town
Review 72：- good place given to the price
Review 73：There were dark dirty white towels and wash clothes. The walls and floors were dirty. Etc...
Review 74：Tv was too old.
Review 75：Located next to some good breakfast restaurants.
Review 76：Rooms were clean & beds straight & comfortable. Good value for motorcyclists
Review 77：Didn't expect any kitchen amenities yet it had some.
Review 78：Very rustic, comfy and clean.
Review 79：our bathroom was a little shabby and old looking -- almost not quite clean. There was no soap and no shampoo.
Review 80：Looks bad from the outside but the rooms are nice and the bed is soft. I would stay again.
Review 81：This hotel does not deserve a pleasant rating based on the room I had. It is more of a fair rating. Cleanliness was questionable. Towels were a dingy white. Trains passing in the night. Many better options in Gallup.
Review 82：Leaving.
Review 83：When we checked in the price changed by $20 by the owner and he make up the rules as he pleases. Housekeeping only made 2 of our 4 beds. The towels and wash cloth's were so old, dirty and gross. The dust was so thick in the place. All the furniture was so old and used and the rooms had a bad odor. Its a little run down roach motel run by a couple from India, we will never stay at that gross place again. We had no choice but to stay their we paid cash and for 2 nights right away when we checked in ($200.00) there was no way the owner was gonna refund any of our money back and it was also graduation weekend not other rooms. We were there for a funeral of a family member. What a shame...
Review 84：Only that it had 4 beds that we needed...
Review 85：There were at least 30 cigarette butts all over the ground at the room door.
Review 86：I got in after midnight and the front desk was able to check me in without delay.
Review 87：The rooms were filthy, smoky, the linens were not clean. This was absolutely the worst motel I have ever stayed in. Do not stay here.
Review 88：There was absolutely nothing to like at this motel.
Review 89：The heater was off when we arrived and the room was bitter cold (41 degrees F). It took over one hour before the temperature was warm enough to take our coats off. We will not stay there again.
Review 90：The room was extremely clean.
Review 91：Decore was outdated but as expected for the price. Wish the door automatically locked.
Review 92：Good location and the bathroom was large. Beds were fairly comfortable. Overall a good value.
Review 93：The front lady was very nice and quite informative. The room was cleanand cool with the air on. The bed was comfy and clean. All in all, nocomplaints and great value.
Review 94：It was not the most comfortable, but I did not expect it to be, considering the price.
Review 95：Basically, for the price, this place was phenomenal, and the owners were very kind. I've paid $20 more at other places and was not as happy with the service or facilities.
Review 96：The beds are awesome. They made the beds we slept on in other hotelsseem like junk. Rooms are nicely decorated for a budget hotel. Lookslike the owner cares.
Review 97：Filthy carpet, edges hadn't been vacuumed in over ten? years. Black grease stains on washcloths and sheets. Needs better cleaner sink. Cold showers. Other nearby hotels were priced $20 per night cheaper.
Review 98：Heat worked. We found a good Mexican restaurant in town. Microwave and frig worked.
Review 99：Size of room.
Review 100：The price.
Review 101：Had a problem with no frigerator/microwave but got it resolved.
Review 102：For the price it was a great find
Review 103：Very nice and clean. Spacious room close to restaurants and shopping
Review 104：clean, nicet, room, good location, large parking lot. will stay there again.
Review 105：Remote for tv and cooler was dirty.
Review 106：Room seemed clean, except for dust.
Review 107：The train passing by kept me awake most of the night
Review 108：Price of room was good
Review 109：The bed was super comfortable!
Review 110：Convenient location, good value for the money!
Review 111：Staff was very friendly. This is not a luxury hotel but the room was clean and I would definitely stay here again while traveling.
Review 112：Bathrooms in dire need of renovation .
Review 113：Room really spacious and clean but hygiene in bathroom disappointing.
Review 114：Room was very cold. The tiles in bathroom were freezing cold.
Review 115：Good value for money. Direct in downtown Gallup.
Review 116：TV was as old as me Linens were like sandpaper
Review 117：Staff was friendly
Review 118：no laundry facilities
Review 119：clean & comfortable for the price
Review 120：non molto pulito, necessita di essere rinnovato
Review 121：buona ubicazione
Review 122：someone else's hair in bathtub/sink, wifi not working immediately, tv not working (needed service to system)
Review 123：spacious room,
The Fine Print
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.