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El Rancho Motel e - (888) 406-7656
El Rancho Motel, 976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA -(888) 406-7656
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3.4
HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.4 out of 5 (297 Ratings)
2.4 miles from Watsonville centre
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Golf Course
` Air Conditioning
` Fishing
` Canoeing
` Hiking
` Heating
` On-site parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Contactless check-in/out
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

El Rancho Motel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Pleasant (3.4 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Giorgia Mon, 17 February 2025

Very good

Liked: Lovely clean rooms with a good sized bathroom. Quiet road off of the main highways

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Alicia Mon, 17 February 2025

Pleasantly surprised and a very...

Liked: We were pleasantly surprised when we got our room. The pictures online seem a little dated, and there were definitely improvements in the room. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was great and clean. We especially enjoyed the old time Motel vibe but updated in the room features.
Disliked: The only thing was that we forgot shampoo and body wash, and there is not any in the shower. Not really big complaint.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Elizabeth Sat, 8 February 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Merino Tue, 31 December 2024

Superb

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Briana Thu, 14 November 2024

Bad, would not stay again,...

Disliked: Found a earwig in the coffee machine, also the pillows were really disgusting, we had to cover them with our jackets.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Joanne Mon, 11 November 2024

Basic but very clean, met...

Liked: The room has been recently updated and it was overall very clean. This is a basic no frills motel but meets your needs if you just need a bed and shower for the night, when travelling. Good value when everything else was really over inflated d/t the 1/2 marathon being on nearby.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Mendoza Mon, 4 November 2024

Poor

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Liberty Mon, 28 October 2024

Great place to stay when...

Liked: Very clean and comfortable! No frills but quiet and comfortable. The owner was very nice. I will happily stay here again when I’m in Watsonville. All the other hotels had terrible ratings and I’m glad I chose this one.
Disliked: There is a fan in the bathroom that runs constantly (you can’t shut it off) but it was more like white noise and didn’t disturb me. The only thing I’d ask for is an extra blanket and change the horrible olive green coverlets - they make the room look way worse than the clean and comfortable place it is.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Natan Sun, 27 October 2024

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Navarrette Tue, 8 October 2024

Exceptional

Liked: Pan is very nice and easy to work with.
Disliked: I'm not aware of anything the crew did not like.

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El Rancho Motel 976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA