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El Rancho Motel

3853 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States View Map

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El Rancho Motel

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Comfortable Accommodations El Rancho Motel in Pasadena offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free toiletries. Each room includes a bath, shower, TV, and microwave, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Facilities Guests can enjoy room service and free on-site private parking. The motel provides a welcoming environment with English-speaking reception staff available to assist. Local Attractions Located 4.3 mi from the California Institute of Technology and 1.6 mi from the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the motel is also close to Rose Bowl Stadium (6.8 mi) and Dodger Stadium (14 mi). Hollywood Burbank Airport is 19 mi away.

63 Reviews

6.1Pleasant
Cleanliness
6.1
Staff
7.3
Location
6.6

What Guests Say

  • “Always available and reasonably priced”
  • “It was quiet and not alot of people”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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What Guests Loved

6.1
Pleasant

Based on 63 reviews

Location

6.6

Cleanliness

6.1

Staff

7.3

Overall Quality

5.5

Pros +

  • When I left.
  • Always available and reasonably priced
  • It was quiet and not alot of people

Cons -

  • The manager rude and not up to parr with check in info needs to specify and upgrade look and get retrofitted. Place looks like skid row no offense .
  • bed bugs! bad WiFi, and loud traffic noise at night.
  • Unchecked domestic violence in the room across the parking lot. The outdoor microwave in the parking lot was a new experience.
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5Verified guestPosted on: 9-22-2026

The manager rude and not up to parr with check in info needs to specify and upgrade look and get retrofitted. Place looks like skid row no offense .

2Verified guestPosted on: 6-27-2026

bed bugs! bad WiFi, and loud traffic noise at night.

1PhilipPosted on: 12-12-2025

When I left.

Unchecked domestic violence in the room across the parking lot. The outdoor microwave in the parking lot was a new experience.

8ShayPosted on: 10-26-2025

Always available and reasonably priced

Dirty. Typical seedy motel. You get the whole experience. Roaches and all the rest of it. However, the staff was reasonably friendly. 💋

1Verified guestPosted on: 9-8-2026

Scam hotel that doesn’t offer rooms.

10MoosePosted on: 7-31-2025

It was quiet and not alot of people

1CornelPosted on: 2-8-2026

The location to main highway

It stinks like smoke and weed inside the room, floors are dirty, walking barefoot leaves your feet black underfoot. Power points loose, does not keep plug top secure. Bedding full of burned marks, even they were clean, very old and run down

10AmyPosted on: 12-1-2025

I liked the location and quick check in. AC worked fairly well. Soap bars in the bathroom were quick to clean.

Hot water in the shower is touchy and the water pressure is low. Toilet stopped flushing in the middle of the night. And don't take your shoes off. Carpet could use a VERY hefty going over with a good wash. You get your money's worth though if you're not expecting the Ritz. I'd stay again anyway.

1TonyPosted on: 9-16-2025

I didn’t like that property because they don’t have roll for over night Every body at any time makes noise We had that problem on 12 amYou can’t have rest

10EstradaPosted on: 6-30-2025

Very nice staff friendly helpful . I got there after 1 am and I really had no where to stay they took me and let me stay . I'm very thankful .

1AmarjotPosted on: 6-15-2025

During my stay at the motel, I experienced a series of concerning incidents that compromised my safety. Upon entering and exiting my room, I noticed individuals in adjacent rooms standing in the windows. As soon as they saw me, they abruptly emerged from their rooms, creating an extremely frightening atmosphere. The motel staff failed to maintain my privacy, and the front desk repeatedly knocked on my door.On the second day, a dump truck parked directly in front of my room for almost two hours, preventing me from leaving. A second individual arrived around 9:00 AM and began tapping on the steps leading to my room door, blowing dirt directly onto my car. He stood right next to my car and continued blowing towards it, all while the entire parking lot was under video surveillance.The room to my left was occupied by approximately four to five individuals, including two to three children, who repeatedly banged on the common wall until 10:20 PM. After that, they exited the room and proceeded to the parking lot, honking their horn continuously for another 30 minutes.Throughout these incidents, the front desk repeatedly demanded that I come out of my room, prompting me to attempt to exit. When I head to the front desk 2 older guys stood to the left side of my room and one other guy stood right behind me so I couldn't even see him Who was monitoring these behaviors how the owner let these employees mess with female customers who are staying alone even I specifically mentioned about my safety and privacy during check in. The motel staff failed to prioritize my privacy, and the front desk staff exhibited hostile behavior.Upon entering and exiting my room, I noticed individuals in adjacent rooms standing in the windows. As soon as they saw me, they abruptly emerged from their rooms, creating a frightening atmosphere. The motel staff did not take adequate measures to ensure my privacy.

Nothing I didn't like anything there on top of that I paid the money to put me in danger

7JohnsonPosted on: 6-3-2025

Breakfast not included. Fast food nearby.

To plug in the microwave I had to unplug the TV.

6ChrisPosted on: 6-3-2025

I did like was relaxed, and not too far from where I was needing to go for a convention. I liked it

When opened the door was a really bad body odor smell. I had to book a extra night due to had a change of plans and was hard to talk to the manager through the glass. As well miscommunication what I am trying to say because couldn't hear me. Buy besides that was great

5SolisPosted on: 5-8-2025

I liked the area and the maid was really nice.Best deal at that time

Price kept changing. No refrigerator or microwave when they told me there would be one.

5SolisPosted on: 5-7-2025

I liked the area and the maid was really nice.Best deal at that time

Price kept changing. No refrigerator or microwave when they told me there would be one.

1HernandezPosted on: 3-24-2025

Nothing, no non smoking rooms, no microwave, shower curtain dirty, so we're the drawers, and rug, didn't even get under the covers, band- aid stuck to the shower wall.

Everything, except the owners were very nice.

3HeatherPosted on: 3-3-2025

Cheapest rates and available when all other Pasadena hotels were booked. Conveniently located right off the freeway and right by Ralph’s.

Dirty, you more than got what you paid for. It’s cheap for a reason. I was more worried about getting bedbugs or walking around barefoot in the hotel room. It is right by where all the homeless and hookers hang out.

3HeatherPosted on: 2-28-2025

Cheapest rates and available when all other Pasadena hotels were booked. Conveniently located right off the freeway and right by Ralph’s.

Dirty, you more than got what you paid for. It’s cheap for a reason. I was more worried about getting bedbugs or walking around barefoot in the hotel room. It is right by where all the homeless and hookers hang out.

9BrendaPosted on: 1-24-2026

Easy check in and good customer service

9BRENDAPosted on: 1-23-2026

Easy check in and good customer service

Amenities & Policies

Amenities

Media & Technology

  • Free Internet Access

Transportation

  • Free Parking

Kid Friendly

  • Family Friendly

General

  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Microwave

Guest policies

Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
ParkingFree parking is available.
Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
PetsPets are not allowed.
Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

Important info

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. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of USD 50.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Location

El Rancho Motel

3853 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

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