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El Capitan Hotel

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

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

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $121
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

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Arbor Lane Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 33 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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Suite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

What's nearby

  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poker Flats Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mercy General Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪Smash Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lovers Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Casita - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

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

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. 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 7-minute walk from Merced County Courthouse Museum and 19 minutes' walk from Merced County Fairgrounds. Travelers say 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

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Amenities
Ambience
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What guests liked

  • The property offers excellent dining options with great food and service at its on-site restaurants. (38 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property restaurant, Rainbird, was consistently described as excellent with fresh and delicious items at a reasonable price. (18 reviews)
  • The property warmly welcomes pets and offers a pet-friendly atmosphere with thoughtful touches like welcome signs and treats. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

excellent staff, always friendly and helpful, amazing rooms at a reasonable price, great location
christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

amazing staff always friendly and helpful, amazing rooms at a reasonable price great location, I like any hotel that remembers you when you come back the next time
christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always comfortable, one of my best experiences in hotels
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cute boutique inn. Clean and comfortable
Kristi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks to all who works here, had a pleasure staying and dining here.
Anton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice bar on-property.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room good service
Antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

super friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms overall
maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff all around!
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed. Very helpful staff, from the front door to the cleaning crews, always greeting you with friendly smile & cheerful hello.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service
Cytlaly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, sketchy parking garage
Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique and wonderful place to stay in Merced
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked the hotel very much and the customer service of the staff was great. However, the breakfast was not free. We received $12 dollar credit toward food.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and set up well
Bill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My room was very clean.
I’m a music lover. The record player works ♥️
June, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

There were two items chairs in room quite uncomfortable, wooden no pads or one larger chair super low and cushion pretty hard. Bathroom smelled musty. Still loved the stay. Restaurant is really good. Great service and good food.
Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the nicest hotels in the valley! Every detail was perfect.
Rick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay in Merced, CA
Melody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay The hotel looked like it had gone through
MC, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Australian on business

Nice facility good staff. Would stay again.
Eric, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great gem in Merced!
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great at check-in, convenient and friendly valet service. Would definitely stay here again!
Toni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this little jewel of a place. The room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The main restaurant had a great menu and we ate there multiple times as well as enjoying snacks and coffee at the smaller cafe.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
VITO, 2-night trip