We stayed at El Rancho on a roadtrip and it's is a great little motel with a real charm to it. It's in an ideal location, a short drive from Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (and also Vegas). Boulder City itself is quiet, but has enough choice of bars and eateries to satisfy most tastes, many within walking distance - the motel doesn't offer food, but do put on coffee in the morning. The staff are polite and helpful, giving us a map of the town and pointing out places to eat, and were very apologetic that the, usually free, Wifi was down while we were there.
The building is attractive and immaculately maintained with the bathroom spotless. It may not be the last word in luxury, but as a cheap and cheerful motel, it's a really great find. The pool is in the centre of the plot and is surrounded by trees affording some privacy. This too, was immaculate, though the water was very cold which may explain why it was also empty - still made for a great morning swim before a big drive.
The only issue we encountered was that the hotel were struggling with their email system so I had to phone from the UK to make the booking, but I'm definitely glad I bothered. If you're looking for a clean and peaceful place to rest your head, El Rancho is all you need.More
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
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