El Capitan Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Merced County Courthouse Museum

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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.

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Parking available

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

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Arbor Lane Queen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Arbor Lane King

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Main Street King

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Main Street Double Queen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed - queen

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed - queen

52 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite - Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

About the neighborhood

609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

What's nearby

Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Merced College - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 11.6 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
‪Little Oven Pizza - ‬4 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

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
- 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

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

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 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.