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El Capitan Hotel

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

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Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 curtains
The current price is €114
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

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
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Arbor Lane King

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

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Main Street Double Queen

Main Street Double Queen

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Main Street King

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
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of California Merced - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 48 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 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

At El Capitan Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of California Merced. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre 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 travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 114 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 100 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Covered on-site valet parking (USD 15.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 centre

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 203
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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 duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Special features

Dining

Rainbird – This restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Native Son – This café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Courtyard – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mainzer – This diner specialises in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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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 that you 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 100 kg 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 on-site 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 such as mountain biking, mountain climbing and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. El Capitan Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco 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. Travellers say that 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

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel
richard, 2-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

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

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

Great place to stay for bussines
Info, 1-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

Great room and excellent restaurant and food. Would stay again
Janel, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
Obed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay!
Jacseni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family trip
Very cute surprise in Merced, modern clean and great staff
andrew, 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

Dog is so happy and so were we
We stayed there just for one night. We loved it thank you so much. Our dog enjoyed it too, and he still plays with the gift you gave him.
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place with nice people.
Joan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We always stay at the El Cap when visiting family in Merced. It would be nice to have a discount code for the restaurants for online ordering.
Denise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. It’s also at a great location. We always stay here when we come to Merced.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay. Good service delicious food and good service.
Marjory, 1-night trip