See all properties

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

A hotel lobby with a vending machine, a television, a blue seating area, and a reception desk. - Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door leading to a hallway. - Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)
A hotel dining area with a buffet, seating, and a television screen displaying 'Floor Decor.' - Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)
A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave. - Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)
A reception desk with two chairs, framed leaf artwork on the wall, and a bulletin board with a sign. - Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite (Merced)
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Embrace the magic of Mexico

AARP members, save 30% or more on select Mexican hotels. Book between November 10 and November 16, 2026. Travel by 30 December, 2027.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door leading to a hallway.

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Merced is home to Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite. Merced County Courthouse Museum and Castle Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Hollywood - Merced and Vista Ranch and Cellars. McNamara Park and Merced County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Merced travel guide
Map
730 Motel Dr Suite A, Suite A, Merced, CA, 95341

What's nearby

  • A white capitol building with a dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    Merced County Courthouse Museum
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Poker Flats Casino
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Regal Hollywood - Merced
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • McNamara Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Merced Station
    6 min drive
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Five Star Burger
    12 min walk
  • Cousin's Corner
    18 min walk

Similar properties

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a blue pillar, and a clock on the wall.
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Merced
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
7.0 out of 10, Good, 1,004 reviews
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 80- 0413138

Frequently asked questions

Is Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite located?

Situated in Merced, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Poker Flats Casino and Regal Hollywood - Merced. Merced County Fairgrounds and Merced County Courthouse Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Merced Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids loved the breakfast lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is immediately off of the freeway and near gas and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at reasonable priced with hot breakfast in the morning is a no brainer deal. The staffs were also very friendly and helpful. I will stay here again. Thank you Merced Hotel for doing such a great Job!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, everything worked, our room was clean, bed comfortable, shower was nice and hot. Breakfast had bacon, eggs, sausage, for $100 this is great value for the stay. Staff was friendly and handsome. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price! Excellent service and very convenient location. The staffs was friendly and the hot breakfast was very delicious. the room was very clean and comfortable bedding. I enjoyed my stay at the Merced Hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, you get a working mini fridge, microwave, tv and a/c unit. The breakfast was a nice surprise, good options for the children and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not going to lie, the hotel needs updating in building itself as well as sim of the questionable patrons in our last stay. The rooms are decent sized, clean enough, though many holes and chopped paints in spots. The HIGHLIGHT of this place is the front desk team and the managers. They are courteous, professional and taking care of the check in/out very well. I witnessed some transient being rude to the front desk staff but he never lost his composure. Additionally, my husband left his wedding band behind and only discovered it when we arrived at our destination. We called the hotel and the manager went to the room himself and found the ring for us. He put it away with our name labeled on the sealed envelope and we were able to retrieve it 3 days later when we left Yosemite. This incident clearly demonstrates the customer service and the integrity of the staff. We have faith this hotel will breath a new life soon, or I sincerely hope the staff move to a rewarding career.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The staff when arrived was nice and helpful. Also most others were. Room was decent but not the best. They didn’t make up the room when I left the sign to do it. So no new towels or wash clothes. Breakfast was junk and didn’t have much available. One of only reasons I booked was for free breakfast. I did ask staff where I could park my truck to be monitored due to have full of tools and equipment. It was not and I had my stuff stolen out of my truck the first night staying. So overall I will not book again. Also not happy with the booking experience with Experian as the hotel did not have my reservation. But it was eventually fixed after on the phone for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Overall, the room was fine. It's in need of a refresh, especially the bathroom. The bed was comfortable and we slept well. The breakfast was surprising good, hot foods (bacon, egg bites, potatoes and waffles) as well as bread, cereal, yogurt and juices. The price of the room was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is a great deal, has an amazing staff and breakfast ! We will be coming back next year, and recommending to anyone who’s traveling near Yosemite!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast options!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We checked in around midnight. Wait w
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel needs updating. The elevator was not working so we stayed on the first floor which was pretty noisy. The breakfast was a bit sparse and food was not replaced when they ran out of items.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia reviews are not what it makes you think. Broken elevators. Looked like they have residents living there on property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in a very good location, although they need to pay a bit more attention to maintenance—for example, the elevator was not working. The beverage vending refrigerators were also not working. But, overall, it’s fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Everything fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t that clean at all. For breakfast they didn’t have anything no cups or plates no hot food it was all gone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel key wouldn't work, the TV wouldn't work, there was dead bugs inside of the fridge... never again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property not very clean. Smelled of dog poop, cigarette and marijuana usage. People he was watching our location. He said we can park in the driveway. They’re selling that house next-door for me 2 million out of here buy me a brand new one for a whole cell last time, I was here two weeks ago two weeks Breakfast was almost non existent. Hardly any food was put out and what was there seemed old or less leftovers. No fresh fruit, yogurt, bread or pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s old … and quality not what I thought
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start. I feel bad for the staff because this poor review doesn't reflect on them at all. In fact, the elevator was not working, and my wife uses a mobility cart. He got us the last room on the first floor. Thank goodness. But it went downhill from there. There were some questionable people staying there. This woman and man were fighting throughout the night, banging on the door and yelling so loudly that we slept very little. My dog was with us, and she kept barking because of the yelling. The phone in the room was not working, and I was not able to call the front desk. The shower head had very little water pressure. Moldings throughout the room were falling off. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. The small chair next to the desk was like sitting on a rock (not exaggerating). I am truly sorry that the pictures and reviews did not match our experience. I wish you all well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026