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El Rancho Motel

976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076, United States
Watsonville, CA
See location+1 831 722 2766
From
$88
Cheapest

rate per night

7.5
Good
based on 240 reviews
240 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
Standard room

Overview

This family owned and operated Royal Oaks motel is within a 5-minute drive of downtown Watsonville. The motel offers free on-site parking and nonsmoking guest rooms. Every guest room at the El Rancho Motel features cable TV, a coffee maker and private bathroom. Children stay free when using existing bedding. Services at the Rancho Motel include baggage storage and daily newspapers. Elkhorn Slough wildlife reserve is within a 10-minute drive of the El Rancho. Pajaro Valley Golf Club is 100 yards away.
7.5
Good rating
Based on 240 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at El Rancho Motel

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Golf

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk
  • Key access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Dining

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Storage available

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of El Rancho Motel

7.5
Good
240 verified ratings
Wonderful
64
Very good
36
Good
50
Okay
23
Fair
21
Mediocre
12
Poor
34

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2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2017
Pros (+) Nothing! It was cheap but it was still too much!
Cons (-) The smell of mildew in the room..crawling bugs in the bathroom (looked like potato bugs, the bugs that roll themselves up into balls).. dark and dingy... bathtub mat in the tub was very un-inviting... I couldn't sleep the entire night, for covering my nose & mouth from the smell! The room door had check out time as 11 a.m.(they had not got around to changing the signs)! Of course.

Location

976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

What's nearby

  • Judge Lee House2.5 mi
  • Godfrey M. Bockius House2.7 mi
  • Pajaro Valley Historical Association2.7 mi
  • Ramsay Park2.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about El Rancho Motel

Low season

November

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$92

Average price (weekend night)

$100
Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 54% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at El Rancho Motel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at El Rancho Motel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at El Rancho Motel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at El Rancho Motel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at El Rancho Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $98, while the most expensive was $98.
  • How long should you stay at El Rancho Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at El Rancho Motel

  • Where is El Rancho Motel located?

    El Rancho Motel is located at 976 Salinas Road, 2.4 miles from the center of Watsonville. Judge Lee House is the closest landmark to El Rancho Motel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at El Rancho Motel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at El Rancho Motel.

  • Does El Rancho Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, El Rancho Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does El Rancho Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, El Rancho Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is El Rancho Motel from the airport?

    El Rancho Motel is 20.3 miles from Monterey Regional. El Rancho Motel is 34.9 miles from San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK find such great El Rancho Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at El Rancho Motel in Watsonville and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at El Rancho Motel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for El Rancho Motel.

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Nearby hotels and places to stay

2-star hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville8.6 Excellent (329 reviews)1.78 miIndoor pool, Fitness center, Tea/coffee maker$151+
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14% cheaperRodeway Inn5.6 Okay (965 reviews)1.87 miAdults only, Outdoor pool, Free Wi-Fi$79+
2-star hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville8.6 Excellent (329 reviews)1.78 miIndoor pool, Fitness center, Tea/coffee maker$151+
Inn
14% cheaperRodeway Inn5.6 Okay (965 reviews)1.87 miAdults only, Outdoor pool, Free Wi-Fi$79+
2-star hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville8.6 Excellent (329 reviews)1.78 miIndoor pool, Fitness center, Tea/coffee maker$151+
Inn
14% cheaperRodeway Inn5.6 Okay (965 reviews)1.87 miAdults only, Outdoor pool, Free Wi-Fi$79+

Good to know

Value for money

7.5

Distance to city center

2.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Monterey Regional

Distance to airport

20.3 mi