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El Capitan Hotel

4.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Place, Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Applegate Park Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Arbor Lane Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Arbor Lane King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street King

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen

Main Street Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite - Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Merced

At El Capitan Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Merced County Courthouse Museum and Mercy General Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Rainbird, serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include 4 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Merced hotel include Merced County Fairgrounds and Applegate Park Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Regal Hollywood - Merced - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poker Flats Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 14 min walk
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fina Estampa Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cousin's Corner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly El Capitan Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness centre, concierge services, and a front desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Merced hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2021
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Capitan Hotel offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (203 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at El Capitan Hotel?

El Capitan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Capitan Hotel?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$201, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Capitan Hotel?

Yep, El Capitan Hotel has covered valet parking for USD 15.00 per day.

What makes El Capitan Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Capitan Hotel.

Does El Capitan Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Capitan Hotel?

No, El Capitan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Capitan Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at El Capitan Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1507 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1813 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in all ways
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was Impressive/Clean and the Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely kept, older hotel that’s been renovated very nicely, very clean, staff very friendly, walking distance to many food locations and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean rooms, nice location right in town and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, rooms were clean, very nice place to stay. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying at El Capitan. Very clean rooms the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing room upgrade, amazing staff, great location within the city. Great hotel all around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place in that part of California
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little gem of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JULIETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a perfect stay returning back to my home town for a visit. So nostalgic! Loved the downtown and all it had to offer, and the location and quality of the El Capitan Hotel. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room upgrade, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The a/c unit works great! Very clean room Friendly staff Since I’m a park employee…always good to getaway to the El Cap
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love the El Capitan. It's clean, comfortable, and the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with gorgeous rooms/bathrooms. The employees are gracious and we hope to come back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our brief stay at the hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast at the Rainbird was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ALWAYS ENJOY OUR STAY HERE ❤️ Consistently for well over 3 years!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a run down city. Safe and well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful hotel!!! Such a charming atmosphere, rooms were clean! Great coffee and food readily accesible from the lobby, and valet parking was worth it. All for a reasonable price considering i only booked a week before my stay. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026