El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
Find your perfect blend of comfort and charm with Californian cuisine in one of three on-site restaurants. Enjoy seamless travel planning thanks to 24/7 concierge services.

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AED 370
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room options

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Suite

Highlights

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

Arbor Lane King

Highlights

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

Main Street Double Queen

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Main Street King

Highlights

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

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

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

Arbor Lane Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 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 - 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 center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Rainbird
  • Native Son
  • The Courtyard
  • Mainzer

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms - 4

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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 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.

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1121 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

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rain bird restaurant was amazing!! Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. I loved the decor for he entire place rooms were quite and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, the room looked and was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well updated older property. Everything works, even if the lights are a bit dim. The restaurant is excellent and the staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy to find this hotel in Merced! Customer service was excellent as soon as we walked in the door. Our rooms were nicely appointed, clean and comfortable. We ate two meals at Rainbird downstairs and one at Mainzer just down the block. Both were very good and again, excellent customer service. Would recommend this hotel and will be back myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute vintage touch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and safe location~
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean it would be nice to have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impeccably clean with beautiful decor. Love how they restored the hotel reflecting also current design trends. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aydann E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat visitor. We love this hotel. The staff is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Business traveler
Good spot for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The high ceilings and proximity to nice local restaurants was a real plus. The staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect at this hotel. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the valet service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the town - some historic buildings and more being renovated. Some good food options in the vicinity. Noisy with the cars in the car park opposite the back ally, and from the train at night. Single glazing for a European is a bit last century even in old hotels these days…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Kit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the hotel after visiting Yosemite, hotel staff was helpful in valet parking. Had a nice breakfast at the hotel restaurant as well!