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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
Courtyard
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AED 393
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

Arbor Lane King

Highlights

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

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Main Street Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Main Street Double Queen

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Main Street King | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Main Street King

Highlights

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

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

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Arbor Lane Queen

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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 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 center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 4 meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 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

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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 220 lbs 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Covered 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 220 lbs 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 8 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 30 April 2025 start from $120.16, 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?

Check-out 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. 976 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1203 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice luxurious hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The El Cap is a lovely hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and spotlessly clean. It's an amazing value--it feels like a 4 star hotel at a much lower rate than one would expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Love the room and easy check in and booking process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was more than what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well maintained hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been the only place I’ll stay in Merced compare to years past!! A good property to saty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is awesome at the front desk and valet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that I didn’t have to go anywhere for anything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great service. Food choices in walking distance. Nice restaurant. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this little hotel. It’s our halfway point when visiting our grandchildren.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Capitan is such a beautiful hotel! So warm and sophisticated. We stayed in a suite, and loved the space, decor and especially clawfoot tub. We enjoyed our one night stay and enjoyed drinks at Native Son, dinner at Rainbird and breakfast and coffee back at Native Son. Everything was so good and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Eager to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the color scheme. Paint job is crisp. Feels like a luxury hotel. Also loved how quiet it was. Nice food options too. It would be nice to have a microwave though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel ! Walking distance from restaurants !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, beautiful design
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel 🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great room and nice cafe. We stayed on a Saturday night and our room faced the street it was lively on the street and sounded like it was right in the room with us until 2am. But everything else was top tier.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025