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El Capitan Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Merced County Courthouse Museum

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Place, Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Merced College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Arbor Lane Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Arbor Lane King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Main Street Double Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Merced

In shopping district.Stay at this Merced hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Merced County Courthouse Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Mercy General Hospital. Merced County Fairgrounds and Applegate Park Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles

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

4-star hotel near Merced County Courthouse Museum
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly El Capitan Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Merced hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2021
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Capitan Hotel offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Elevator (80 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is El Capitan Hotel to the airport?

El Capitan Hotel is 4 mi (9-min drive) away from the Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $120.35, 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.

Does El Capitan Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Capitan Hotel.

Does El Capitan Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Capitan Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at El Capitan Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Poker Flats Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Capitan Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at El Capitan Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

Does El Capitan Hotel have a pool?

El Capitan Hotel does not have a pool.

Does El Capitan Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Californian cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does El Capitan Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Capitan Hotel to downtown Merced?

El Capitan Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Merced.

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1237 out of 1511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1511 reviews

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 Excellent

vladas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location downtown, room was neat and clean, I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

Clint, Whittier

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Very discriminatory the service

They did not respect my reservation, they charged me double, they didn't care, they didn't give me explanations, they made me wait for half an hour in the lobby. In general, they treated me badly Very discriminatory the service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay in Merced

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent as always

Always look forward to staying here. Clean, comfortable and the restaurant is amazing too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, clean, excellent room! Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! It was dog friendly and wrote our pups name on the welcome board. There is not much to do nearby but we stayed here because it was an hour or so away from Yosemite. The fish filtered water on each floor (on tap) was our favorite amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia C

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent especially my dinner at the Rainbird. Service was of the highest quality, the lobby for check-in was pleasantly fragranced, and the room was spic/span clean!!! If I ever visit the City of Merced again, I will stay @ El Capitan. I will tell all my family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Everyone was very helpful and our event was a huge success. Until the next time. Thank you Araseli and team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariaelena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025