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El Capitan Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Merced's El Capitan Hotel delivers California cuisine across three restaurants with 24-hour concierge service to help travelers explore with confidence

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El Capitan Hotel in downtown Merced offers three restaurants with fresh California cuisine. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, public WiFi, a coffee shop, and a bar. The helpful staff provides wedding services and concierge assistance for seamless travel experiences.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

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Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Arbor Lane Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street King

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen

Main Street Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sofa bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

What's nearby

  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poker Flats Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 14 min walk
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smash Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lovers Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Casita - ‬10 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

Upscale hotel near Merced County Fairgrounds
Located close to Merced County Courthouse Museum and Applegate Park Zoo, El Capitan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a 24-hour gym. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A ballroom, a lift and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, 4 meeting rooms and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mainzer
  • Native Son
  • Rainbird
  • The Courtyard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

El Capitan Hotel Hotel
El Capitan Hotel Merced
El Capitan Hotel Hotel Merced
El Capitan Hotel part of JdV by Hyatt
El Capitan Hotel Merced a Joie De Vivre Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is El Capitan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at El Capitan Hotel?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 18 Jan 2026 start from NZ$186.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Capitan Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Capitan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Capitan Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merced County Courthouse Museum, Mercy General Hospital and Merced County Fairgrounds. Applegate Park Zoo and Merced College are also within 3 mi (5 km). Merced Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1294 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1581 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel that the staff was very inviting and attentive to the customers needs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great room, cozy, staff was kind and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room with quality touches. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel and nice staff! The breakfast at Rainbird was delicious~will definitely stay here again~
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Merced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel pet friend staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Muaz

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing room was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here at least a couple of times a year / we just love it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a couple times and it doesn’t disappoint. Clean and well kept. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. Dining, cocktail bars, and evening activities were all walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in excellent location but parking situation takes a second to figure out. Rooms are nice and comfy and have refrigerates and super quie AC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awsome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here. Great staff and clean rooms in a boutique style hotel. Only drawback is paper thin walls. I had an amorous couple on one side and a snorer on the other. I would stay her again and it's my place in Merced. They do provide earplugs. Just not my thing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great atmosphere and amenities for the price ($120)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW!!! This place is amazing, the lobby, room, service persons, were all amazing. Love the music theme of the hotel. Great places to eat next door. Great vibe. Would most certainly stay here again, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property. Best stay yet. Loved the room. Lots going on in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025