Motel in Bishop

El Rancho Motel

6.8/10 Pleasant | 284 Reviews
2.5-star motel
El Rancho Motel

274 Lagoon Street | Bishop, CALIFORNIA CA 93514, US View Map

6.8 Pleasant 284 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

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In every room: Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Refrigerator · Fan

Queen Room with Kitchen

300 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchen

Double Room with Two Double Beds

300 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineSeating area

Double Room with Two Double Beds and Kitchen

500 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchen

Deluxe King Room

3230 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineSeating area

King Room

300 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineSeating area

Queen Room

200 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineSeating area

Two-Bedroom Suite

500 ft²

Garden viewMountain viewPatio

Two-Bedroom Bungalow

600 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchen

Key facts

Property type
2.5-star motel
Address
274 Lagoon Street | Bishop, CALIFORNIA CA 93514, US
Nearby landmark
Mountain Light Gallery · 0.1 mi (straight line)
Nearest airport
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) · 2.0 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
15:00 / 11:00
Top facilities
Free parking, Free Wi-Fi, Pet-friendly rooms, Family rooms
Rooms
18
Guest score
6.8/10 from 284 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Bishop
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About El Rancho Motel

In the Eastern Sierra region of California, this pet-friendly Bishop motel has comfortably furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. The motel provides a free shuttle service to Paiute Palace Casino, which is 3 miles from the property. A flat-screen cable TV with HBO movie channels is included in each air-conditioned guest room at El Rancho Motel.

For convenience, every room has a microwave and a refrigerator. BBQ facilities are provided at Motel El Rancho. Vending machines featuring drinks are also available.

Bishop Skate Park is a 4-minute drive from this motel. Mammoth Mountain is 48 miles from the property.

Top Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly

Location

274 Lagoon Street | Bishop, CALIFORNIA CA 93514, US

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Services & Facilities

22 amenities in 7 categories.

Food & Drinks

1 item
  • Vending machine

General

4 items
  • Pets Allowed
  • Key access
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Outdoor Recreation

4 items
  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Room Amenities

6 items
  • Room Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Family Rooms

Services and Conveniences

3 items
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • BBQ facilities
  • Designated Smoking Area
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Transportation

3 items
  • Free Parking
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • On-site parking

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    11:00
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

FAQs about El Rancho Motel

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rancho Motel?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
What is there to see near El Rancho Motel?
Places nearby include Mountain Light Gallery, Northern Inyo Hospital and Bishop City Park.
Which facilities does El Rancho Motel have?
Facilities include free parking, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms and family rooms.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed (charges may apply).
How far is El Rancho Motel from the airport?
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) is about 2.0 mi away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

6.8 /10
Pleasant
Based on 284 Reviews
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Susan
young couple · Aug 1, 2025
6.0

The feel of the property...

C
Camilla
young couple · Aug 7, 2025
5.0

Passable

M
Martina
Couple · Aug 20, 2025
6.0

Clean , decent prize. Would stay again Liked: Size of room Disliked: Supposed to leave key in lockbox at checkout, lockbox was non existent, totally broken

D
Douglas
solo traveller · Sep 15, 2025
7.0

Good

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Richard
Family with young children · Sep 20, 2025
9.0

Liked: Reception staff were very friendly, helpful and generous

H
Heimo
solo traveller · Sep 28, 2025
9.0

Superb

M
Michael
family with young children · Sep 29, 2025
7.0

Good

B
Barbara
review category business travellers · Oct 3, 2025
7.0

Good

P
Paul
solo traveller · Oct 11, 2025
1.0

Bad

R
Ramirez
family with young children · Oct 14, 2025
9.0

Very affordable but fulfilling and...

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Laurie
Solo Traveler · Apr 26, 2026
2.0

Liked: Right off of the highway. Park in front of room door. Area was nice. Disliked: Had to go to separate location for room key. When I got back with my key, the room was not ready so the lady cleaning the rooms gave me a different room that was clean. Bed was uncomfortable. Mattress was dirty.

J
Jeffrey
solo traveller · Oct 19, 2025
9.0

Superb

B
Brownie_17
Couple · Oct 31, 2025
7.0

Great location, efficient space. Liked: Clean, efficient room. Great shower and water pressure. Loved that there was a small fridge in the room. Appreciated the luggage stand in the closet, it was helpful. Absolutely perfect location for exploring the area. Close to the downtown (walkable) and easy

G
Garth
Couple · Jan 15, 2026
8.0

Great value for larger parties Liked: Great location, felt private Disliked: Was a little busy if there all rooms were full and you wanted to cook outside

R
Robert
Couple · Jan 19, 2026
3.0

Uncomfortable. Liked: Their was no breakfast. Internet was not strong enough. It could not stream the signal for tv No tv! Disliked: Air conditioner was not working properly

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Stacy
Solo Traveler · Jan 19, 2026
10.0

small motel with everything you need at a great pruce Liked: location was great very quiet Disliked: I don't have any disliked staff very nice and willing to.help.

N
Nicholas
Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026
3.0

Not good. Liked: Location Disliked: Inadequate a/c , ants,not enough remotes for tv's,window screens missing and a broken key in doorknob.

D
Deborah
young couple · Apr 26, 2026
7.0

Good

J
John
Couple · May 6, 2026
2.0

I’m sorry I stayed; I left early; I won’t return. Liked: There were evident attempts to fix up the room; the paint and fridge seemed good; the bed seemed good; the bedding needed immediate replacement. Disliked: The smoke alarm was missing and the wire hung down. The window was unlocked. The blinds

M
Markéta
young couple · May 29, 2026
1.0

Nothing worked. Most guests had... Liked: Nothing Disliked: Nothing worked. Most guests had some kind of issue during our stay. We were moved from one room to another, and our neighbor was assigned a room that had clearly not been cleaned after the previous guests. The door lock, reception service,

J
Jessica
Solo Traveler · May 29, 2026
8.0

Liked: Very cute Motel, comfortable beds, welcoming cozy Disliked: Some parts of the room had not been cleaned in a while. For example a shelf in the bathroom had dead bugs on it. And the ceiling above the shower had some spots of dust or debris. But the rest of the room was very clean

G
Gueffroy
young couple · Jun 9, 2026
8.0

Very good

K
Kenny
family with young children · Jun 15, 2026
10.0

Exceptional

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