El Rancho Boulder Motel

We stayed here before in 2013, the night before we got married in Vegas, so thought it would be a kick to stay again after 12 years had passed since we were in this cute little town. Not too much had changed, and the motel was still a great value option, and I'm not sure if they are in the process of modernising the rooms just now, but think it may be time for some slight improvements throughout while retaining the charm of yesteryear. We had one of the 'suite' type rooms, which was spacious and clean with 2 comfy beds, and we could park right outside with no trouble. I was disappointed to be located under the stairs so light was limited coming into the room and the view was simply the concrete stairs. The place wasn't too busy either, so not sure why we were located here, but it was a

With the guide of a bright neon light we were able to easily find the inn from the street which welcomed us to a nostalgic feel of childhood trips with family. The retro-feel was both inviting and comfortable along with the soft beds made the stay extra special. Price point is perfect, location is great, and the staff is exceptional. You can tell they really care for the property and the guests that stay there. I just wished I could have jumped into the pool...it will have to be on the summer bucket list! We will definitely stay again!

Classic, retro motel located centrally in Boulder City. Dog friendly. Comfortable rooms with a comfortable bed. Friendly staff.

Positive: Cozy comfortable. Parked outside room. Negative: Clogged sink. No daily cleaning.

This was our second stay at El Rancho (October 2025), my best friend and I. We booked here last October purely because of the price. We were blown away with the cleanliness, it's proximity to Vegas and the Hoover Dam, the restaurants in town, and the staff. Our room was very clean. The windows open, which is rare in my case. We loved having the window open to feel the cool night air. We were able to get a large variety of food delivered if needed. Staff was super helpful. We wished the weather would have allowed the pool to be opened so we didn't get to experience that. We came to town for a music festival in Vegas and we plan on returning with our spouses and possibly children. Highly recommend Zombie Beer for food, a walkable distance!