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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Merced County Courthouse Museum

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Lobby
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $119
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Arbor Lane King

Highlights

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

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Main Street Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Main Street Double Queen

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Main Street King | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Main Street King

Highlights

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

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Suite - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Arbor Lane Queen

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

What's nearby

  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 7 min walk
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 19 min walk
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Merced College - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 48 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 128 min drive
  • Merced Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Thai Cuisine - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

Located near a train station, El Capitan Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Merced. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rainbird, one of 3 restaurants, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

American (Sign language), English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 15.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2021
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Rainbird - This restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Native Son - This café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Courtyard - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mainzer - This diner specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt).

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

Does El Capitan Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Capitan Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 220 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Capitan Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at El Capitan Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Poker Flats Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at El Capitan Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like mountain biking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. El Capitan Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near El Capitan Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Californian cuisine.
What's the area around El Capitan Hotel like?
El Capitan Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Merced County Courthouse Museum and 19 minutes' walk from Merced County Fairgrounds. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tracie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional stay
This hotel was the cleanest place I've stayed at in a very long time!!! Iwas amazed with everywhere I went how clean it was.
Lillian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Melloney B, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. It’s also at a great location. We always stay here when we come to Merced.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

See, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this Hotel!! Love it every time. Staff is excellent!
Michael, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mara, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vishal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gloria, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Clean and Stylish
Hotel was very clean and stylish. The entrance was difficult to find coming from their neighboring parking garage, but once we found it and got the valet going it was perfect. The bathroom was very minimal. Nice and Clean but once your toothbrush was in the bathroom there wasnt any more space. Towels were hard to come by. Walls were VERY thin and other conversations could be easily overheard. All in all the room was great, valets were quick and freindly. Lots of great local bars n restaurants around within walking distance.
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute boutique hotel in downtown Merced. Got stuck on the side of the freeway and had to find a place to stay until my car could get fixed. The staff weee very accommodating and even let me borrow a phone charger. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent! The holiday decorations were adorable.
Sarah, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Claudia, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Manny, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Place in Merced!
This is a really good place! Such a nice surprise! Fun vibe, friendly people, clean, comfortable rooms!
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

scott, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem in Central CA
What a magical pit stop on the way from Sacramento to LA! We found this place at the last minute and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Everything was brand new, the service was great and the food and staff at the El Capitan’s adjacent restaurants were spectacular! If you need to break up that Golden State drive or need a relaxing place to stay before your next trip to Yosemite, do yourself a favor and stay here! Can’t wait to go back!
Adam, 1-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The beds were comfortable-walking distance to the movie theater-saw the new Spider-Man flick"
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM