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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Shirley

₹7,701

₹8,625 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Shaina

₹10,031

₹11,053 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

James

₹9,672

₹10,852 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

4. El Capitan Hotel

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Jenica

₹9,558

₹11,256 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

Leslie

₹10,961

₹12,298 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

6. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

₹12,029

₹13,472 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

7. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Lindsay

₹7,168

₹8,043 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

james

₹6,401

₹7,169 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

Jeremy

₹8,087

₹9,073 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Medardo

₹8,585

₹9,616 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

11. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Griselda

₹6,640

₹7,436 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

₹6,827

₹7,660 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Juan

₹6,539

₹7,335 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

14. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Jesus

₹5,575

₹6,244 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

15. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

₹8,449

₹11,056 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

16. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

₹6,406

₹7,187 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

17. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

₹6,539

₹7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

18. Valley Motel

16.7 km from University of California Merced

"Valley Inn review Relatively quiet stay the occasional train made quite a racket. The bathroom was clean, but the shower curtain was not long enough to keep water in the shower and the floor got soaked. There’s no bathmat. I had to use an extra towel which I had to request from housekeeping. There is an ashtray in the room. Not sure why if it’s a non-smoking room. There is no trashcan in the bathroom only one by the door. The air-conditioning and heat was adequate. The bed is a little lumpy and...

Allen

₹6,378

₹6,888 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 324 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,905 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 862 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"These room are clean"

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County

8/10 Good

"Overall, it was cleaned."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

8/10 Good

"Staff were accommodating when weekend was overbooked."

Merced Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good service"

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

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Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 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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Applegate Park Zoo

7.2/10 (96 reviews)

Meet the animals who call Applegate Park Zoo home during your travels in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Poker Flats Casino

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Poker Flats Casino during your visit 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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Stephen Grey Park

After visiting Stephen Grey Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Vista Ranch and Cellars

7.2/10 (52 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vista Ranch and Cellars during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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McNamara Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

McNamara Park is just one of the places to see in Merced, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Merced?

University of California Merced is located in an area that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 38 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near University of California Merced?

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. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of California Merced. Other good choices in the area include Hilton Garden Inn Merced and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near University of California Merced?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from University of California Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to University of California Merced.

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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4. El Capitan Hotel

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

6. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

7. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10. Best Western Inn

11. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

14. Merced Inn and Suites

15. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

16. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

17. Applegate Inn

18. Valley Motel

Compare popular hotels close to University of California Merced

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Merced Inn and Suites

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Applegate Park Zoo

Poker Flats Casino

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Stephen Grey Park

Vista Ranch and Cellars

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

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