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Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

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El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1575)
"Great place to stay"
United States
ANDREA
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
El Capitan Hotel
Reception
Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (950)
"Great stay!"
United States
Shane
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Garden
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
3.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (733)
"Easy check in, clean remodeled rooms and accommodating staff. We would stay here again"
United States
Robyn
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
Exterior
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
2.0 star property
3 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (146)
"The room was nice and clean and the staff was kind people "
United States
Pedro
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
Free breakfast
Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (648)
"Would stay again"
United States
Stuart
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Best Western Inn
Lobby
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Applegate Park Zoo
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Awesome "
United States
William
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Applegate Park Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (1003)
"A nice, quiet place to stay on our road trip."
United States
Kimberly
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Exterior
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
2.0 star property
3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Room very clean"
United States
Jerry
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
Coffee service
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
2.0 star property
1.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo
6.2 out of 10, (811)
"friendly employees nice housekeeping clean and perfectly quiet walking distance to stores and restaurants"
United States
Diana
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
Front of property
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (34)
"The people at the front desk were very accommodating and polite"
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Good hotel and good brakefast "
United States
Héctor
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced
2.0 star property
4 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (22)
"Very clean, excellent place to stay."
United States
Petros
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Merced
Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (776)
"Room was quiet and beds were very comfortable."
United States
Irene
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Outdoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Good place to watch sad movies"
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Lobby
Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
4.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo
5.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Quite run down. "
United States
Joe
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Merced Inn and Suites
Exterior
Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (264)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Randy
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Applegate Inn
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Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, quiet, great room, cozy, staff was kind and courteous. "
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
El Capitan Hotel

Hotels near other Applegate Park Zoo attractions

Merced County Courthouse Museum

3.5/5 (39 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Regal Hollywood - Merced

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Merced during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Applegate Park Zoo?
Applegate Park Zoo is located in Merced. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Applegate Park Zoo?
El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Applegate Park Zoo. Another good choice is Motel 6 Merced, CA - North, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Applegate Park Zoo?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Applegate Park Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Applegate Park Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Applegate Park Zoo.
What can I see and do near Applegate Park Zoo?
Enjoy the outdoors at Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park, Stephen Grey Park or McNamara Park. Create some family memories at Stephen Leonard Park and Merced County Fairgrounds. Explore nature at Merced City Dog Park and Macready Park.

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