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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Poker Flats Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mercy General Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Arbor Lane King

  • 302 sq ft
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite

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

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Main Street King | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Main Street King

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite - Accessible

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

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

Arbor Lane Queen

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

El Capitan Hotel

3.5-star Merced hotel walkable to Merced County Courthouse Museum
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
El Capitan Hotel offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

El Capitan Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
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.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 220 lbs per pet)
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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 896 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1107 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

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and styled nicely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gulhan aylin

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Merced
Wonderful hotel in downtown Merced! Beautifully decorated and great vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return trip to Merced
One of my many trips to Merced to see my son at UCM. This hotel never disappoints! The rooms are beautiful with unique decor so you don’t feel like you are in a generic hotel. Very comfortable beds, large bathroom and great amenities. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in the Sierra Foothills.
A really lovely old hotel that has been nicely upgraded to modern standards. Everyone, from the front desk, to the people working the bar, to the valets, to the cleaners were friendly and helpful. The decor is quite pleasant and features art work from local photographers and painters. The bed and pillows were comfy and the room well appointed. Frankly, I was surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel, amazing staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
harming Decor and Great Amenities with a Slight Mo
I recently stayed at the El Capitan in Merced on my way to Yosemite and was truly impressed by the beautiful room and stunning decor throughout the hotel. The aesthetic really adds a special touch to the experience. The on-site restaurant and coffee shop were also top-notch, offering delicious meals and great coffee. I appreciated the pet-friendly atmosphere, even though I didn’t have a pet myself—the signage welcoming pets was adorable! A unique touch was their offer of local seeds for guests, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. It was a lovely gesture, encouraging guests to take some seeds home and understand their impact on community and home gardening. The only downside was the noise in the morning from nearby construction, which was a bit disruptive. Despite this, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel for its charm and quality amenities. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking through the alley from self parking at night is not friendly. Fighting in the alley way through the night outside our window. The staff are very friendly. Eooms are very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Orange

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Sacramento

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very slick hotel in the downtown Merced! A bit of luxury in an otherwise depressed town. Well maintained with very courteous staff. The patio and rainbird are great additions. The gym is nice! Highly recommended if you are in Merced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Train noise is the issue disturbed me. Other than that, it is very comfortable and clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Beautifully renovated and historic. Front desk team is hit and miss around friendliness. Person who checked me out couldn't even say hello or goodbye
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

J., Hillsboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay in a very nice facility with a lovely patio and adjacent restaurants, despite loud music, traffic next to hotel delaying rest/sleep at night. Nearby trains run at all hours, but quickly got used to that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quick service I arrived at 1:00am and valet came outside greeted me and answered all my questions. It was one of the nicest and easiest stay ever. The bed was so comfortable and relaxing tea Available at the room made me fall sleep like a baby. I’ll definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zoila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melloney B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional, very accommodating, and friendly. The location was perfect. Lots a little downtown area. Lots of restaurants. The rumba stations: set up perfect bathroom was great. We really enjoyed our stay. Overall in the fitness room is fantastic. And my favorite was the courtyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024