See all properties

El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Merced County Courthouse Museum

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for El Capitan Hotel

Stylish hallway leads to a cozy seating area with plush cushions and a round clock.
Relax in the outdoor seating area with benches and tables, surrounded by potted plants.
Meetings and dining take place in this well-appointed room with tables, chairs, and ample lighting.
Formal dining area with a long table and comfortable seating for a special occasion.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, round table, and two lamps, surrounded by architectural illustrations on the walls.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Applegate Park Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Merced College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite

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

Suite

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

View all photos for Arbor Lane King

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

Arbor Lane King

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

View all photos for Main Street Double Queen

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

Main Street Double Queen

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Main Street King

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

Main Street King

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

View all photos for Suite - Accessible

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

Suite - Accessible

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

View all photos for Arbor Lane Queen

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

Arbor Lane Queen

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

3.5-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 3.5-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.

Languages

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

Similar properties

Indulge in a variety of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring a selection of cheese omelets and sausages.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,007 reviews
$118 nightly
The price is $132
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on Aug 10, 2025 start from $116.2, 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. 1112 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1356 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Love the room. Quiet and lovely amenities. Dinner at the restaurant was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spaces, friendly staff, walkable neighborhood. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

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

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, helpful staff everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt, Agoura Hills

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property, extremely clean and the staff are amazing!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Staff was very nice a helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect maybe if the bar closed a bit later would make it even better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at El Capitan when visiting family in Merced. It's a great hotel. Please return to the original pour-over coffee option for in-room coffee. The one-bedroom suites are great for couples and provide extra space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Customer service is excellent The hotel is very clean Close to the restaurant Valet service Coffee shop inside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful hotel, only issue our shower was full of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayeesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and cool hotel with lots of food and drink options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meirav

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

6/10 Okay

Leavitt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slept fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

9
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025