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7.9 / 10 Guest Rating

El Rancho Motel

976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, us

El Rancho Motel - main view

About the Property

Charming Family-Owned Motel This Royal Oaks gem is a short drive from downtown Watsonville, offering free parking and non-smoking rooms.

Cozy Accommodations Each room at El Rancho Motel boasts cable TV, a coffee maker, and a private bathroom. Plus, kids stay free!

Convenient Services Enjoy baggage storage and daily newspapers at Rancho Motel, making your stay hassle-free.

Experience the beauty of Elkhorn Slough wildlife reserve just a quick drive away, or tee off at Pajaro Valley Golf Club nearby.

Book now for a delightful stay at El Rancho Motel!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.9
Very Good137 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the clean and comfortable rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness7.6
Service8.1
Location7.6
Room Quality8.1
Amenities7.6
Value for Money8.1
Food and Beverage8.0
Overall Experience8.0

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MonteusUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2025

"Good"

7.0

Very clean room. Great mattress. Great location.

Very old furniture.

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MarleneusUS
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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SaulusUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 27, 2025

"It was a good experience. I would do it again. But I would bring my towels."

8.0

It was great view

Too small of towels

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JosephusUS
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 21, 2025

"Very good"

8.0

I was happy. It was exactly what I was looking for.

I thibk o might have been over charged or charged a deposit which did not get returned but ill update this when I knowcfor sure what happened

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GiorgiausUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 17, 2025

"Very good"

8.0

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

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AliciausUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 17, 2025

"Pleasantly surprised and a very comfortable stay"

8.0

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.

The only thing was that we forgot shampoo and body wash, and there is not any in the shower. Not really big complaint.

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ElizabethusUS
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 8, 2025

"Superb"

9.0
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MerinousUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 31, 2024

"Superb"

9.0
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BrianausUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 14, 2024

"Bad, would not stay again, waste of money."

5.0

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

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JoannecaCA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 11, 2024

"Basic but very clean, met our needs ."

7.0

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.

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