Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

2.0 star property

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Breakfast area
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
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Breakfast area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $84
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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1001 Motel Dr, Merced, CA, 95341
  • Place, Poker Flats Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 298 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Merced motel with free in-room WiFi
This motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a vending machine.
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite features a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.00 per night

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Rodeway Inn Lodge Merced
Rodeway Inn Merced
Rodeway Inn Motel Merced
Rodeway Inn
Rodeway Inn Near University Gateway to Yosemite
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Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 162 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
provided a great place to stay if you are traveling to yosemite with economic butget.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean and the staff was kind people
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Miles

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient place to spend a night if you are passing through Merced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually shop for price when looking for hotel rooms. The Rodeway Inn was beautiful and well kept. I appreciated my time there. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time in Merced staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the cost. Clean and friendy. Dated, but clean. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Parshad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean.. comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean rooms. Quiet and cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mandy

Easy and very convenience to statefair ground
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean and safe!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel closest to freeway lots a places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and there’s a couple of fast food restaurants close by, also the room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Comfortable clean stay. Property is very dated but extremely clean. Bed was comfortable. Friendly staff. Great value. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place very clean and management was very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super friendly staff and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
An old motel that really needs an update but it is cheap
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel wonderland

Very clean, very kind, wonderful experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025