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El Capitan Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $139
includes taxes & fees
$126 per night
Dec 16 - Dec 17

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
Sofa bed - queen
Down duvet
  • 560 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 302 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
Sofa bed - queen
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 - 0.7 km
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.5 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

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Thai Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

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

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.
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, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 220 lbs 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 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.

Reviews

9.4

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

chris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simona, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

I like that they've brought this hotel back to life.
Todd, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Guadalupe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shannon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Melissa, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lucia del s, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

emily, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

donald, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Classical decor with period furniture. Three good restaurants with excellent food. A real treat!
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Inviting atmosphere
Very nice environment, a warm inviting atmosphere. I especially like the walk in shower. I do think a microwave would be a nice addition. Some better choices to view on the TV would also be nice. Otherwise, very comfortable and a central location.
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The El Capitan is reliably clean and comfortable with lovely decor. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The restaurants serve well prepared, fresh foods. Only drawback, the midnight train whistle, but the hotel thoughtfully provides earplugs for that.
Miya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
It was a great hotel to stay at. The room was very nice and the staff were all great to me and my family.
Isaac, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

El Capitan - great stay!
This is my second stay in El Capitan in Merced. It is a lovely hotel. The convenience of having an attached coffee shop and restaurant is a real plus to jetlagged travelers; The service and location are excellent. Once in a while, the Wi-Fi can be a little wonky, but it's nothing that would get anyone off track.
3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Gulhan aylin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Merced
Wonderful hotel in downtown Merced! Beautifully decorated and great vibe!
JOSE, 1-night family trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
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Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM