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El Rancho Motel

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El Rancho Motel, 976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA -(888) 428-0221
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3.4
HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.4 out of 5 (280 Ratings)
17.3 miles Salinas Sports Complex
v23 mins driving
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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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2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 16 June 2025

Passable

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Anonymous Thu, 29 May 2025

Pleasant

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

George Mon, 26 May 2025

Exceptional

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Monte Mon, 26 May 2025

Good

Liked: Very clean room. Great mattress. Great location.
Disliked: Very old furniture.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Marlene Sun, 4 May 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Saul Sun, 27 April 2025

It was a good experience....

Liked: It was great view
Disliked: Too small of towels

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Joseph Mon, 21 April 2025

Very good

Liked: I was happy. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Disliked: 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

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

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El Rancho Motel 976 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA