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El Capitan Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Merced County Courthouse Museum

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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A cafe with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas including tables and benches, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.
A modern waiting area with a large mirror, a wooden bench, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A spacious indoor seating area with tiered rows of chairs and couches, a staircase, and a stage.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall with a cityscape wallpaper.

Arbor Lane Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Street King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Street Double Queen

A hotel room with two beds, each with a black headboard and white bedding. There is a green nightstand between the beds with a telephone and a small table. The walls have a pattern of black and white illustrations.

Main Street Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a desk.

Junior Suite

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a desk.

Suite - Accessible

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

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About the area

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

  • Regal Hollywood - Merced - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poker Flats Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 14 min walk
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cousin's Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Oven Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smash Bros - ‬8 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on Dec 15, 2026 start from CA $133, 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. 1605 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1926 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying in this historic hotel on my way to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! I would stay there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place very well maintained and very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quite clean centrally located place would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, the room and hotel overall were very clean and nice. Great place to stay if visiting Yosemite since it’s one of the last bigger cities with nice amenities. Highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, clean room, lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had an amazing time. Definitely going to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in Merced
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, incredibly friendly staff, excellent dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this! Great location, lots of restaurants and bars. Easy parking and low-cost valet if you choose. Great restaurants, even on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! In a good location and staff were
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This dog friendly hotel is our favorite spot to stay in Merced. Located in a nice part of town, with great restaurants onsite and features indoor and outdoor seating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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amazing hotel, amazing staff great location everything you need for visiting Merced area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the hotel! Beautiful, clean, staff are so kind. We stayed with our Maltese & Yorkie and it was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at El Capitan. Best hotel in the area if you’re looking for a comfortable stay with an updated feel. Coffee shop is great and love the downtown vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous little spot in Merced with good food options. Very pleasantly surprised!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was an amazing stay. Very clean and accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The restaurant was excellent, very good selection on the menu.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was great and the room was really neat and clean. There’s a nice restaurant right downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly placed in the downtown. Exceptionally clean and well appointed rooms. Very comfortable bed with down pillows. Breakfast in the rain bird Café was healthy and flavorful. Helpful and friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very thoughtful amenities. Room was very comfortable and staff was extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location to walk to dinner in downtown Merced Friendly staff Good bar !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026