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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, a quick walk to Merced County Courthouse Museum

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is RM480
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

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Room options

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Arbor Lane King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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

Main Street King

Highlights

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

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

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Arbor Lane Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 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

Hotel near Merced County Fairgrounds
Located close to Merced County Courthouse Museum and Applegate Park Zoo, El Capitan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a 24-hour gym. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, concierge services and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Mainzer
  • Native Son
  • Rainbird
  • The Courtyard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

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
  • Lift (203 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
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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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 100 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is El Capitan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 20 Apr 2025 start from RM 480.29, 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.

How much is parking at El Capitan Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at El Capitan Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at El Capitan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Capitan Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merced County Courthouse Museum, Mercy General Hospital and Merced County Fairgrounds. Applegate Park Zoo and Merced College are also within 3 mi (5 km). Merced Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1034 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1286 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

Anthony

Great place. Love the room and easy check in and booking process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eren

I love this hotel....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Beautiful well maintained hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Loved that I didn’t have to go anywhere for anything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

It’s a very cozy, warm, and inviting space that lets you decompress and rest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

We love this little hotel. It’s our halfway point when visiting our grandchildren.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

I love this hotel, the rooms are pretty and very cleanmm. The staff are very professional and friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lydia

Amazing place to stay. The only issue was the parking BUT they did have multiple events happening so that was expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Very nice staff. Eager to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Lovely hotel ! Walking distance from restaurants !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Always stay here when I can since it’s in the middle of everything in Merced. Quick drive to everything or a little stroll around is a huge plus for me
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

I stayed here for one night. Very cool hotel, clean and modern with good restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Great food, beautiful design
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Great hotel 🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Rain bird restaurant was amazing!! Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. I loved the decor for he entire place rooms were quite and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Friendly staff. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good and safe location~
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rosario

Checking in was so easy and best part, PET FRIENDLY 😊. The hotel itself was so beautiful and clean. The staff was amazing. My only complain would be the the walls are very thin. We were able to hear the neighbor. Other than that, beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stylish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ming-Hsuan

a bit noisy as the hotel is close to major roads in town (quite some traffic noise)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

I like the decoration/atmosfere in the hotel. Love the hotel restaurant, very pleasant and with very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

will

I love the location and will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Info

Great place to stay for bussines
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Everything was perfect at this hotel. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Very nice and clean it would be nice to have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025