Another fine example, where you cannot judge a book by its cover…read more Of all the budget, and economy places that I have stayed, I have never seen one where, despite the small size, the room was this nicely done up. Or, having what essentially amounted to open-ended garage for most of the rooms. While the room does have a microwave, and mini fridge, a clock on the microwave read zero call 0:00. So, I had not realized that I drove through two time zones! Only after going out to dinner, and seeing that the place closed in 45 minutes, did I realize something was wrong. I found the bed to be quite comfortable. And the hot water was plentiful. The Wi-Fi is free, and secured. However, in my room, the signal strength was not at maximum. So, it worked fine for text. But, when it came to images, it took a while. Also, there's enough outlets to charge everyone's devices. 8-) If you don't mind having to either eat out for every meal, or being a microwave chef, this small little place would do well for an Extended Stay. The AC ran quietly, and work very well. However, due to the room design, the area where the bed was, cooled off quicker than the rest of the room. However, there could be one problem for some people; if you have a habit of jumping out of bed oh, you may find yourself back in bed, because you bounced off the wall.

This place is remodeled very nicely. We were hauling a trailer and parking was no problem. Family…read moreowned and very nice. Shower pressure was awesome and hotel was super clean.

A charming West Texas gem with vintage flair and genuine hospitality…read more I've driven along I-10 between El Paso and points east more times than I can count, but somehow, I'd never stopped at Hotel El Capitan in Van Horn--a fact that has repeatedly surprised my physician, who has raved about it for years. Now I understand why. Hotel El Capitan is part of a small group of historic hotels in Texas (think Hotel Paisano in Marfa), and it brings that same kind of cinematic charm and small-town elegance to Van Horn. While most of the lodging in the area consists of typical roadside chains, El Capitan stands out as a true destination--picturesque, warm, and full of character. The experience begins with a beautiful courtyard that feels like a hidden oasis. There's a fountain at the center and plenty of outdoor seating, where guests can enjoy food and drinks from the on-site restaurant. Inside, the lobby is cozy and inviting--exactly the kind of place you want to settle into after a long drive. Though Van Horn is only about 90 minutes from El Paso, I was glad I made the decision to spend the night. My room had a charming mid-century vibe, with furniture that looked lovingly preserved from the 1950s or '60s. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and to my delight, the room included a private outdoor patio with two chaise lounges and a table--perfect for a quiet moment under the West Texas sky. The restaurant, like the hotel itself, keeps things traditional but thoughtful. The menu leans Texas-style with clear Mexican influences, and the service was warm and attentive. I ordered the pistachio-crusted chicken with a glass of wine, and it was the ideal wind-down meal. The next morning's breakfast buffet hit all the right notes--classic continental offerings with a few Southwestern touches that made it feel more personal. While I may not have frequent reasons to stay overnight in Van Horn, I'm really glad I took the detour this time. Hotel El Capitan is a little slice of West Texas history and hospitality, and it absolutely deserves its reputation as a must-see stop on the road.

Everything. From the warm cookies at checkin to the sumptuous dinner in the Gofer hole bar…read morerestaurant. Everything is just as I should be. Van Horns premier Hotel.

Improved horse facilities, impeccably clean bathrooms, friendly and helpful. I know this place has…read moreseen better days, owner was ailing etc, but I much appreciate that they are doing the best they can. Horse pens are roomy and secure. All went well this year.

Stopped at Van Horn for one night just passing through. This area is known for nasty wind. It's a…read morenice RV park. Clean and large spaces. All pull through. Not right on the highway so very quiet. Only a couple "full timers" Definitely would stay here again and liked it better than the other choices. Staff was helpful and friendly. Great place for where it is!

Manager is very friendly. Clean, comfortable rooms for the price. It's a very, very small town…read morewithout a lot of accommodations, but for what it is I was happy.

My grandma, boyfriend, 1 year old daughter, and myself stayed here 03/14/26 the lady was very nice…read moreand friendly. Myself and grandma got ate up by bedbugs. The beds were really hard and uncomfortable to sleep on and the pillows were so flat that they were not even pillows at this point. I would not recommend anyone to sleep here.

We have stayed here a couple of times over the past few years. We were always impressed with the…read moreeasy access and the long sites. It has been a couple of years since we have been here and unfortunately what a difference. The office area is very dusty and messy. Site 19 is an unbelievable eyesore. A toilet sits outside and a homemade shower that is falling down. Come on, Mountain View owners, you can do better. What you allow will continue and worsen.

Very well maintained grounds and newly updated Aminity Center. Flat, long sites with beautiful pine…read moretrees in between most sites. Great Mountain View's. Nearby truck stop and highway noise not an issue during our stay. Would definitely make this a stop coming though I10 in the future.

Great store with a very clean bathroom. I liked the food selection and variety of beef jerkey.read more

NOT TRUCKER FRIENDLY! No Coffee, No cream, No sweetener! I asked the so proclaimed manager/janitor…read morewhy couldn't they grab milk from cooler he gave me attitude and told me to "get the eff out"! Really Pilot? Warren Buffet... you can do better!

Great part, clean and level! Lots of spots and easy to get to. Making this the new go2 rest stop on…read moreour long drives from San Antonio out west. Nicest lady running the joint too!

Beautiful very clean and quiet little RV park right off the 10 freeway. Very nice and accommodating…read moreteam.

I can't say this is an amazing motel, I can't even say it's good motel, but I can say it's…read moregenerally OK. Van Horn is kinda like this random town in the middle of nowhere that is an unfortunate rest-stop for those traveling through a very large Texas. Thankfully, this motel is super cheap ($35 for a night) and perfect for the "I need a place to lay my head on my way to actual civilization", but that's it. Don't expect this to be a Ritz-Carlton or even a Best Western. Midway through the night you'll experience a train screaming by a few times (wear ear-plugs) and there's a sorry excuse for a free breakfast (I recommend going elsewhere), but it fulfills the simple need of being a place to lay your head. Which let's face it, for $35, what more can you expect?! P.S. The AAA discount is actually MORE expensive than their going rate. (Eyeroll, sigh.)

This is definitely not the place to stay. While the price is appealing, initially, you soon find…read moreout why the price is so cheap. The manager is rude and denies any issues, the room is small, the bed was terrible, there were hairs on the bed and towels(and the manager not only refused to replace them, but even denied that the hairs were there). Once you've stomached all of that and gone to sleep, you'll be woken by the train, which shakes the entire building. Pros: price Cons: located next to train(pretty much guaranteed to wake you), HORRIBLE service(I am stressing that for a reason), hairs on everything(towels, bed, sink). Please do yourself a favor and don't stay here.

Not a good place to stop! Everything is bad! The gasoline pumps are old. Some have out-of-order…read moresigns on them. The ones that work don't work accept credit cards nor does the ExxonMobil app work on the pumps. Expensive gasoline! The outside of the convenience store is all shabby with broken windows. Bathrooms are disgusting. Only stop if you absolutely need to!!! I Do Not recommend!

Boy I thought I was part of breaking bad pulling up here. I about saved my fiancé for making a…read morefatal mistake of getting any sort of hot food (nachos) here. The place was so disgusting I told him I didn't even want anything sealed here. He took one for the team and decided to use the bathroom. He hasn't been the same since. We only stopped here cause he didn't tell me we running low back in Fort Stockton and it was either stop here or be stuck in the desert. The pictures are a lie. Stevie wonder must of uploaded these to this location. Just think of a dirty rest area and add a few gas pumps to it and a bunch of a dust.

Worst Loves we've ever used pulling our fifth wheel. Go to the OTHER place at this exit. Exit and…read moreturn RIGHT, not left to Loves. Truck lanes are situated such that you must queue and form a semi circle. This ends up blocking the lanes of semis wanting to park. When you are able to get near the pumps, oh one of them is down. Oh and two of them are blocked by trucks doing who knows what inside. I saw two truckers complete their fueling and STILL waited for the trucker in front of them to come move their rig. The whole time the speaker advises for those done to move forward. Then there are the cheaters. The ones that know that you can follow the Auto entrance and sneak in to the right of those queuing. Then they act shocked when you get angry they cut in. The bathrooms weren't gross but they were NOT CLEAN. And finally, the "dog area" is carpeted and DISGUSTING. Poo everywhere. Do yourself a favor BYPASS THIS LOVES!!

Well, traveling from Arizona to Texas came across this love. There's actually multiple left…read morethroughout the interstate in route to Texas. This one happened to be very clean. The staff was friendly and gas. Pricing were a lot cheaper here in Texas than they were in Arizona so that was a beautiful site to see. Although it was busy, I was able to get in purchase some snacks get our gas and get out rather quickly .