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El Capitan Hotel

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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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
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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 $112
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Arbor Lane Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 11.6 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

  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smash Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Oven Pizza - ‬4 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 stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
    • 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

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

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, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. 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 19-minute walk from Merced County Fairgrounds and 7 minutes' walk from Poker Flats Casino. 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

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property restaurant was consistently described as delicious and excellent. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I always enjoy staying here, it’s consistently great! Friendly staff, and lots to do downtown!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here during visit with son and family! Very cute boutique hotel.
Melva, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and great place to stay
Barrett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent as always

Always look forward to staying here. Clean, comfortable and the restaurant is amazing too
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel!!

This hotel was incredible. The property is gorgeous and modern, has a lovely court yard, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. I can’t wait to stay here again!
kelsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable luxury in Merced.

I love this hotel. The decor is very nice. The rooms are comfortable and stylish. Foodservice establishments are excellent and the staff is great. Highly recommended.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Wl Capitan

The hotel was great, newly renovated. Everything was very clean and spacious. Easy options for meals as there are restaurants connected to the hotel. All in all a great experience.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

We were just there overnight for business but it was great. The restaurant was remarkable. The staff was very nice.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and centrally located
Debby Fierro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Cool vibe, comfortable and downtown Merced.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property to stay at! I was impressed. Very comfortable beds, extremely clean, the staff was attentive and great...especially at the Rainbord restaurant we had breakfast at down by the lobby.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating front desk was very helpful bellhop service and VIP parking
Andrew, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint style - enjoyable stay
Candis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely stay here again
Riki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel for this small quaint downtown area of Merced.
Karina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel and the location. Beautiful
AMBER, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, clean place to stay in Merced! Great location walking distance to multiple restaurants. Second stay here. Will be back.
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice
Nely, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! I reccomend this hotel.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, helpful staff everywhere
Genevieve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!

The front desk staff was very helpful during both check in and check out! The room was very nice and comfortable! We will definitely be back!
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place for a quick overnight stay while traveling through Merced. Dinner was delicious at the onsite restaurant, too.
Antoine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for business trip
Louis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, safe, clean - staff was helpful.
Cindi, 2-night trip