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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
Meeting facility
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Indoor wedding

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

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

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Main Street Double Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Main Street Double Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

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

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

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Main Street King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

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

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

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

Arbor Lane Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

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

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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 - 0.3 miles
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Merced College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles

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 a ballroom
  • Concierge services, 4 meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day

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 hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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. 1115 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1362 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

Hector Sepulveda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location downtown, room was neat and clean, I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, clean, excellent room! Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel and very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Highly recommend. Great service and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! It was dog friendly and wrote our pups name on the welcome board. There is not much to do nearby but we stayed here because it was an hour or so away from Yosemite. The fish filtered water on each floor (on tap) was our favorite amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby Fierro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable boutique hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the El Capitan. Staff was always friendly pleasant and eager to be helpful. The room was immaculately clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best interior design. Old hotel with modern "old library" twist. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience at this lovely hotel. The room was comfortable and spacious and the staff was amazing. I ate at both restaurants in the lobby and was very very happy with my meal and cocktails. The location is great – right in the heart of Historic Main St., Merced
Rainbird restaurant in the lobby of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- Great hotel, very clean and newly renovated, valet parking, restaurant and cafe on the property. The staff was very friendly. Very happy with our room. Con- noisy street, you can hear the train, area at night is sketchy, did not feel safe walking at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the hart of a Mercer downtown. Beautifuly remodeled while keeping original charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lilianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central , liked it a lot. Everything within drivable distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everyone was helpful and it was a very nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Everyone was very helpful and our event was a huge success. Until the next time. Thank you Araseli and team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025