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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: El Capitan Hotel in Merced offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with brunch, lunch, and dinner. A bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. A fitness center and sun terrace enhance the leisure options. Convenient Location: Located 1.9 mi from Merced Municipal Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as the University of California, Merced (7.5 mi) and an ice-skating rink. Paid parking and bicycle parking are available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its restaurant, room cleanliness, and comfort, El Capitan Hotel ensures a pleasant stay for all guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gloria
    Portugal Portugal
    The hotel is excellent, super modern and beautifully decorated. It was peak of summer and merced was somewhat of a ghost town. But that didn’t bother us, as we chose the hotel based on the proximity to Yosemite national park and Sequoia NP.
  • Monica
    United States United States
    I have frequented the hotel on numerous occasions. I like the location and the staff. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable and the staff typically accomodates my requests regarding room.
  • Jbethe
    United States United States
    Extremely comfortable bed, linens, and beautifully appointed hotel room and bathroom. Luxurious, at the business class level I think. It’s a little nicer hotel than I usually stay at, I was able to use some reward points to book it while dropping...
  • Eman
    United States United States
    Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and it was perfect for a 1-2 night stay. I don't think I'll find myself in Merced again, but if I do, I would definitely opt to stay here. Food downstairs in the morning was also...
  • Allison
    United States United States
    The hotel is cute and clean and the room was comfortable. Dinner was great (I had the burger)
  • Laura
    United States United States
    I love that the old buildings being restored. I grew up in the area and it was heart breaking to see the downtown area get so rundown.
  • Macdonald
    United States United States
    The property was comfortable and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The decor looked great and in great shape if not new.
  • Amy
    United States United States
    I love the decor. Inside the room we had a record player. Very convenient location.
  • Griffiths
    United States United States
    Very nicely redone boutique Hotel. Would compete with many of the better European hotels. But the beds are better here.
  • Chris
    United States United States
    This property is an absolute jewel! The perfect anchor for, a now, thriving downtown Merced!! This is absolutely THE premier property in Merced. NOTHING comes close. The staff is key here. My wife and I have stayed at the El Capitan many times and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Native Son
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Rainbird
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

El Capitan Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.