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El Rancho Motel

274 Lagoon Street, Bishop, CA
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Ranked #3 of 20 hotels in Bishop
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013
Peter B Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

For 70 dollars we found a clean room, hot showers, tv and a great Mexican bar and eatery nearby. The only downside was the wifi not working and noisy aircon. For a tired traveller ok value for money. Wished we could have stayed longer and also bought the Bishop 395 t-shirt.

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Sydney
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25 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

We paid $100 for a room here and it does not look worth it when you drive up to the El Rancho. It is over priced for the standard of facilities. The air con is really old and super noisy- there is no way you could sleep with it on. The wooden venetian blinds don't block out the light so... More

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Los Angeles
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

I wanted to like this cute little vintage motel with the retro door keys. Unfortunately the wifi was spotty or non-existent and the neighbors were a bit loud. The good news is the beds were very comfortable, the shower stayed hot, the fridge worked, and the manager was pleasant. For just an overnight stay the price can't be beat. I... More

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Spokane Valley, Washington, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

Chose this Hotel based on the Tripadvisor review and was very pleased. It is a newly remodeled room that is every bit as good as any of the larger chain Hotels in the area. It's great to support a local business. $10 pet fee, but the total cost is still less then a comparable room at the local chain hotels.

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Long Beach, California
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012 via mobile

Great hotel! For the price of a room on Main Street we were able to get a room and have a nice Christmas dinner. We even hooked our computer up to the TV (brought our own HDMI). Room was clean and heater worked well! Nice shower with great water temp and pressure which is important when you have long hair.... More

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San Francisco, CA
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14 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

Customer service was so great and accommodating. We were going to arrive way later from San Francisco than the check in time stated and the staff went way beyond anything I thought they would. The room was so lovely and cozy. The bed was so comfortable. For the price, room, and customer service - this is the one of the... More

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Brawley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2012

Wow, what a sweet place! When we entered our room, we thought it would be just another room. Not so! It was very quaint, and clean. We loved the room. It beackoned us to stay. The bed was very comfortable. We were very happy with our room. The service was terrific! We asked the motel workers and friends where they... More

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El Rancho M, Manager at El Rancho Motel, responded to this review
September 14, 2012

Thank you for staying with us. You were a great pleasure to have as guests. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again. If you are looking for something in the area again feel free to give us a call. Thanks again and we anticipate your return arrival. More

Westwood, California
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

Spent a couple of days in Bishop and had a ball. We got to the motel late and the manager Heather was very nice about it. She helped us get into our room quickly and we bedded down for the night. The room was clean and the bed was heavenly. The next morning we went into the office to get... More

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El Rancho M, Manager at El Rancho Motel, responded to this review
September 14, 2012

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We always look forward to meeting new friends, and expanding our El Rancho family. We hope to see you again real soon. More

Spartanburg, South Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2012

I arrived on a Thursday evening the weekend of Labor day and also when the traveling amusement park was in town. As a result, the price was $75 instead of the usual $55. With tax the total was $84. I wasn't there for the amusement park or the Labor Day weekend (after all, it was Thursday so as far as... More

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El Rancho M, Manager at El Rancho Motel, responded to this review
September 14, 2012

I am terribly sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us, and I understand your concerns with the prices at the time. Our community hosts events twice a year that cause the rates all over town to go up. I try very hard to accomadate everyone's needs, as I did with you by dropping your rate from 85.00... More

Las Cruces, New Mexico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2012

This hotel was cheap and very adequate. The rooms have been newly renovated (at least partially). The beds and linens seem new, the bed was comfortable. This place was quiet at night (at least on a Sunday night). Each room has a mini fridge. Nice flat screen TV. Other reviewers said that the rooms had hard wood floors, which was... More

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Management response:
July 10, 2012

Thank you so much for you feed back on our motel. We are always looking for ways to improve our customer service. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you may have had, and I hope that it will not detour you from visiting us again. We take all feedback serious and we are working hard to improve our guests... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
El Rancho Hotel Bishop
Address: 274 Lagoon Street, Bishop, CA
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Region: United States > California > Bishop
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
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#2 Best Value Hotels in Bishop
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
16 units total3 kitchen units, in-room coffee, microwaves and mini fridges, non-smoking rooms, senior discount, fish freezing. Laminate wood flooring in most rooms, flat screen televisions. Daily housekeeping available. ... more   less 
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