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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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 - queen
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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 - queen
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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 19 min walk
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Merced College - 4 min drive

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 Courthouse Museum
Located close to Applegate Park Zoo and Merced County Fairgrounds, 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 a lift
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • A 24-hour front desk, 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

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

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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 5 Jan 2025 start from €114.05, including 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.

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1074 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful. I love the setup and everyone was very professional and kind. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at the El Capitan several times. Even with the ownership change, the hotel has maintained good service. The in-room coffee, however, is not good. The hotel should consider returning to the pour-over used prior to the Counter Culture "coffee bags." Also, the breakfast prices in Native Son should be evaluated. We usually stay in one of the one bedroom suites and we always enjoy our stay. The housekeeping crew is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ckean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi, Tacoma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central downtown location. Nicely appointed room, comfortable bed. Dining options on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well put together. The interior design is superb and the staff is young and very professional…amazing!!! Truly a gem to visit and the restaurant is top notch. Extremely happy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryLou

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly welcome by Jack. They accommodated our request for early early check in. Sink spigot is loose. Lighting in bathroom not bright enough for applying make-up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with nice staff, a variety of dinning options. I tried two places and both make delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briceida

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel. The best hotel in Merced, I will be staying here in my future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lüciiè C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice and friendly time and place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty, well kept. Parking. In a garage behind the hotel. Limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place with nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a lovely boutique hotel. The quaint restaurant, Rainbird, is amazing. Fried oysters better than I had in New Orleans. Spacious and cozy room. I love it here. You can walk to downtown eateries and the cinema in a matter of minutes. Just a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Info

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for bussines
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent restaurant and food. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying and we’ll be back. Such an affordable gem in the central valley.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Great location and the hotel overall is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely, but it’s a Tuesday night in Merced and not busy, yet they checked me into an ADA accessible room, right by the ice machine. They do not have enough parking in the garage behind the hotel, and staff tries to conserve the street parking nearest the hotel for valet loading, which is inconvenient. The property itself is lovely and staff are cute and friendly otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024