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El Capitan Hotel

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

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In the heart of downtown Merced, El Capitan Hotel offers a warm welcome with three on-site restaurants serving Californian cuisine and a 24-hour gym to keep you active. Connect to WiFi in public areas, unwind at the coffee shop or bar, and enjoy wedding services or concierge assistance from the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $126
includes taxes & fees
$112 per night
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

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

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Arbor Lane King

Highlights

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

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Main Street Double Queen

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

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Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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

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Arbor Lane Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
  • 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 - 0.7 km
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

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
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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 at the property
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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
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Discover
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.

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El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants and dining options were very nice and offered delicious meals. (30 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property restaurant was consistently excellent and a great value. (14 reviews)
  • The gym is modern, great, and fantastic, with many reviewers praising its quality and amenities. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel

Nice Hotel. Staff was friendly Rooms were nice. We would stay there again.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great place to stay at whenever you’re in Merced. Stayed here multiple times and always had a great experience.
Luis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel
richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome historic and modern experience

Stay was great. Renovated historic hotel with great design, attentive staff, restaurant, coffee shop, clean.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel

Great place to stay in downtown with many restaurants that are walking distance.
Eduardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really liked the hotel. Clean, friendly staff, awesome view, like the building itself.
Adrienne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great fitness room!

They have one of best fitness rooms!
Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place..
Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel 🏨
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place to stay in Merced

All aspects of our stay at El Capitan from Valet parking, check in, Rainbird Restaurant, to room cleanliness and check out was excellent
Jerrold, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice

Great place to stay, breakfast at the Rainbird was also great. Everyone was very helpful.
del, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in Merced, California

Lovely hotel. It was more than worth the cost I paid. The hotel restaurant was outstanding as well. I had a very fresh beet salad and a delicious wild mushroom risotto there. Both excellent. Good service as well.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here! The room was nice and spacious. The large soaking tub was such a plus. And we especially loved that they had a little sign welcome our dog in the lobby- it made our day.
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for bussines
Info, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it

Absolutely loved the decor and vibe. Old school with modern touches. I loved seeing the old Building brought back to new life.
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the decoration/atmosfere in the hotel. Love the hotel restaurant, very pleasant and with very good food.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good and safe location~
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and excellent restaurant and food. Would stay again
Janel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay!
Jacseni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
Obed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the location and will return soon
will, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and clean hotel. The best hotel in Merced, I will be staying here in my future trips.
Briceida, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect at this hotel. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Dylan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family trip

Very cute surprise in Merced, modern clean and great staff
andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Do yourself a favor and stay at El Capitan when you're in Merced. The pictures don;t do it justice. It's an oasis in the Central Valley, located on the hippest block in town.
Ariel, 1-night trip