El Rancho Motel
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About this property
El Rancho Motel is an independent 2.5-star property located in Bishop, CA, within a 10-minute walk of Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. The motel sits 0.4 miles from C5 Studios Community Arts Center and 0.6 miles from Bishop City Park, making it convenient for visitors exploring the area's outdoor attractions and cultural venues.
The 16 air-conditioned rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators and ovens, 50-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming, and complimentary wireless internet. Beds are dressed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, while each room includes a microwave and coffee/tea maker. Daily housekeeping is provided.
El Rancho Motel offers complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, along with a picnic area and barbecue grills for guest use. Tour and ticket assistance is available to help arrange local activities. A complimentary area shuttle provides rides to nearby destinations. Additional conveniences include free self parking, a vending machine, and designated smoking areas. The property is pet-friendly, and service animals are welcome. Hiking and biking trails are nearby, as is rock climbing access.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property does not have a traditional front desk; a professional property host/manager is on-site. Please note that pets cannot be left unattended during your stay.
Location & nearby attractions
Canal Walks - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Little Lakes Valley Trail - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
C5 Studios Community Arts Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bishop City Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Monument Bank - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Northern Inyo Hospital - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bishop Dog Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Tri County Fairgrounds - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Bulpitt Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Izaak Walton Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Paiute Palace Casino - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Laws Railroad Museum - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 61.2 km / 38 mi
Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal) - 456.3 km / 283.6 mi
The preferred airport for El Rancho Motel is Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).