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Where to stay near Applegate Park Zoo?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Applegate Park Zoo on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 25, 2026.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a unique wall mural.

A cafe with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas including tables and benches, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

christopher

CNY628

CNY743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large planters.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display on the wall, tiled flooring, and a reception area.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

2.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Rajwant

CNY822

CNY921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

A room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white pillows, and a dark blue quilted bedspread. There are two wall decorations, a round mirror with a reflective surface and a circular design, and a wooden door.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a black countertop, a copper sink, and a towel rack with white towels.

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

3.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Michael

CNY417

CNY467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, toaster, and a bowl of oranges.

A Rodeway Inn with a modern facade, well-maintained landscaping, and clear signage.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a small cabinet with drawers.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, a mini fridge, a lamp, and a small table with a coffee maker.

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

William

CNY453

CNY507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

5. Best Western Inn

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Cher

CNY608

CNY681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster, and a bread display.

A building with a red entrance canopy, American flags, and a sign for AAA.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a check-in kiosk, a hand sanitizer dispenser, and a trash bin.

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

6. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2.7 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Kimberly

CNY466

CNY521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a number "1215" on the facade.

A beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.6 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Kevin

CNY398

CNY446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A reception desk with a colorful wooden panel design, a poster of Yosemite National Park, a white door, and a small table with a water dispenser and snacks.

A building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a window.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall with colorful geometric patterns, and framed pictures.

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Mark

CNY417

CNY467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A motel with a parking lot, numbered 1410, and a sign indicating room availability.

A small, well-lit room with a kitchenette, two chairs, and large windows.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a clock, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating the number 6.

9. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Marvin

CNY454

CNY509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel with a rocky water feature in the courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A wooden desk with a television, a chair, and a small cabinet.

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

2.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

CNY659

CNY738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a view of the city through a window.

A reception desk with a computer, a bench, and framed artwork on the wall.

A room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a window with blinds.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Joseph

CNY665

CNY746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees.

A modern bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern architectural structure with vertical columns, a concrete pathway, and a view of palm trees and a distant building.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

6.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Sarah

CNY726

CNY800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A Towneplace Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped spaces.

A hotel reception area with a computer monitor displaying a breakfast menu, a desk with a keyboard and mouse, and red upholstered chairs.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Alejandro

CNY778

CNY873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets. There are two bottles of hand soap and a coffee maker on the counter.

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Daymon

CNY509

CNY571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

mario

CNY642

CNY720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A parking lot with several cars, a sign for Apple Inn, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A hotel room with a desk, a dresser, a mirror, a television, and a lamp.

A reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a fence, with a building in the background.

16. Applegate Inn

11.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

REBECCA

CNY541

CNY584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.

A residential house with a front yard, a driveway, and a street.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a toaster, a knife block, a fire extinguisher, and a First Aid kit.

17. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

8.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Isaiah

CNY765

CNY1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, wooden columns, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a symmetrical facade, palm trees, and a central entrance with a staircase.

18. Merced Inn and Suites

4.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Gina Rodriguez

CNY396

CNY444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a granite countertop.

A small room with a compact refrigerator, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

A motel with a parking lot, a red car, and a building with a red roof.

19. Valley Motel

11.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

"Valley Inn review Relatively quiet stay the occasional train made quite a racket. The bathroom was clean, but the shower curtain was not long enough to keep water in the shower and the floor got soaked. There’s no bathmat. I had to use an extra towel which I had to request from housekeeping. There is an ashtray in the room. Not sure why if it’s a non-smoking room. There is no trashcan in the bathroom only one by the door. The air-conditioning and heat was adequate. The bed is a little lumpy and...

Allen

CNY453

CNY489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,907 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 885 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	8.2 Very good 201 reviews	View
Best Western Inn	7.8 Good 743 reviews	View

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Applegate Park Zoo?

Guests love staying at El Capitan Hotel, which is a hotel near Applegate Park Zoo.
Also highly rated is Courtyard by Marriott Merced, which is a short drive away.
You'll find 284 hotels, vacation rentals, and more lodging options to choose from in the surrounding area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Applegate Park Zoo?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY444

Can I find hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. To find refundable rates, select the "Fully refundable" filter when searching for hotels.

Both El Capitan Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Merced are highly rated hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Applegate Park Zoo?

If you are looking for a romantic stay, El Capitan Hotel offers an al fresco restaurant, couples/private dining, and a bar/lounge. It's a 16-minute walk from Applegate Park Zoo.

What are the best hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo with free breakfast?

Begin your day with a free buffet breakfast at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced, which is a short 6-minute drive from Applegate Park Zoo.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Turlock, CA is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located 37 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near Applegate Park Zoo with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 2-minute drive from Applegate Park Zoo.
Courtyard by Marriott Merced also has free parking and is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Applegate Park Zoo with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool at Courtyard by Marriott Merced. Applegate Park Zoo is a short 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced.

What cheap motels can I book close to Applegate Park Zoo?

To save on your stay near Applegate Park Zoo, take a look at Motel 6 Merced, CA - North, which offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli.
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite is another inexpensive motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Applegate Park Zoo?

After you've discovered the fascinating creatures at Applegate Park Zoo, you can visit local attractions like Merced County Fairgrounds.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo?

Your pet companion can join you at El Capitan Hotel, which is a 16-minute walk from Applegate Park Zoo.
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area is a second pet-friendly option.

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