Merced Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yosemite valley and merced river
View at the Yosemite Valley
The San Luis Reservoir is an artificial lake on San Luis Creek in the eastern slopes of the Diablo Range of Merced County.. It is the fifth largest reservoir in California. Aerial photo.
A white domed building with columns and statues, under a clear blue sky.
A snow-capped mountain with dense forest in the foreground.
El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

4 out of 5
609 W MAIN STREET Merced CA
The price is NZ$192 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$192
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,812 reviews)
"Stylish (not expensive materials). Restaurant and café are excellent which operate long hours, within hotel. Gym with nicely set ups. Down side is close to rail, can hear train noise and horns. Main street can be noisy at night too. Bathroom door designed to open outward so has to be shut close, ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

El Capitan Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3 out of 5
1001 S Coffee Street Merced CA
The price is NZ$218 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$218
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Merced ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"Jude at the front desk was incredibly nice and efficient. The service for breakfast was very slow. I had to go ask the receptionist to get a waitress over. The hotel was great!"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
2010 E Childs Ave Merced CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$102 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$102
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Cockroach’s electric plugs did not work to charge anything fridge was left open so wasn’t cold. Found a tool outside the parking to break into cars overall not a good place"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Merced Inn and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mondavi Cottage - a VRBO  home perfect for university or medical Professionals

Mondavi Cottage - a VRBO home perfect for university or medical Professionals

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Applegate Park Zoo and Merced County Courthouse Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"House is in remarkable shape! Had everything we needed for our trip! Hosts were very communicative and helpful! Would recommend this place to anyone that needs a place in Merced!"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Mondavi Cottage - a VRBO home perfect for university or medical Professionals
Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced.

Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced.

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Applegate Park Zoo and Merced County Courthouse Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Visiting Merced for a funeral so activities were not needed."

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Serenity, a tranquil 4-bed, 3-bath home minutes away from UC Merced.
4 Mi to City Center: Family-Friendly Retreat!

4 Mi to City Center: Family-Friendly Retreat!

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Applegate Park Zoo and Merced County Courthouse ...
7.6/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"Only reason we didn't leave is because there was nothing available. Uc merced was having a big event and everything was sold out, I checked. The house itself was clean enough except for the carpet, disgusting. We were 5 total and they only left 5 towels, not a single extra. No washcloths, no hand ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

4 Mi to City Center: Family-Friendly Retreat!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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