About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Douglas
United States“This was a place to lay our heads between workdays at the Monterey car shows. It was clean and decent, and more affordable than the outrageous prices in Monterey.” - Krueger United States“This motel was very comfortable. The large room looked like it had been recently updated. Outlets were available where they were most convenient. Nice shower. Very clean.”
Larry United States“They’ve done a very good job of upgrading an older motel. Everything was clean and felt new. I’ve been was comfortable.”- Wagner United States“It was clean and the bed was comfortable. Price was good. Easy to get to off the highway.”
Joseph United States“I was happy. It was exactly what I was looking for.”- Giorgia United States“Lovely clean rooms with a good sized bathroom. Quiet road off of the main highways”
- Alicia United States“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...”
- Liberty United States“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.”
- Juan United States“Clean and quiet. Stayed Thursday and Friday. No issues with noise or otherwise”
- Wendell United States“It was very accomodating and parking was right nexe to my room. I would stay here again but hopefully I will not need to visit Watsonville again. I am just to use to a small town and I know Watsonville is not that big of a place. it's just that...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 El Rancho Motel 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 damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
