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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, a quick walk to Merced County Courthouse Museum

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Lobby
Exterior detail
Indoor wedding
Meeting facility
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₹9,193
₹10,813 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Arbor Lane Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Arbor Lane King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Main Street Double Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 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
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 11.6 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
  • ‪Little Oven Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

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 a porter/bellboy
  • A ballroom, 4 meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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)

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

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 at the property

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 7 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from ₹9,193.44, excluding 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. 1220 out of 1488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1488 reviews

Reviews

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

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

mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed is comfortable, good coffee in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming European style boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay in Merced, CA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the towels that need replacing, the hotel was very nice. Historic building and well furnished. Comfortable bed and pillows. Great restaurant and bar. Also walking distance to other restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a a cute and cozy hotel, perfect if you love a downtown vibe. Also, We ate at Tony's at the court side which was just a couple minutes walking distance from the hotel and it delish! Best biscuits and gravy I've had in forever!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great at check-in, convenient and friendly valet service. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s smooth good very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at El Capitan in Merced!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the anesthetic of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is pet friendly and easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SACHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property, recently upgraded and wonderfully decorated. It’s very modern and the staff are wonderful! Super sexy decor!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! It was super pretty and wasn’t close to just about everything. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Merced. Fun location downtown, great staff, very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, staff, walkable location and cool vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent! Also, the hotel is beautifully designed and decorated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel staff was very nice. Good drinks at the bar. Great location downtown to shops and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe place to take your partner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector Sepulveda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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