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El Capitan Hotel

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In the heart of downtown Merced, El Capitan Hotel offers a warm welcome with three on-site restaurants serving Californian cuisine and a 24-hour gym to keep you active. Connect to WiFi in public areas, unwind at the coffee shop or bar, and enjoy wedding services or concierge assistance from the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY628
CNY743 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29

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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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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street King

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  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen

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

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Junior Suite

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

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  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite - Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

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, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 9 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 48 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 128 min drive
  • Merced Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sensory Place by ASIP - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smash Bros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fina Estampa Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Merced County Courthouse Museum and Merced County Fairgrounds. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rainbird, one of 3 restaurants, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Mercy General Hospital and Applegate Park Zoo are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 15.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2021
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Discover

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt).

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

Does El Capitan Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Capitan Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at El Capitan Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at El Capitan Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Poker Flats Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at El Capitan Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like mountain biking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. El Capitan Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Californian cuisine.

What's the area around El Capitan Hotel like?

El Capitan Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Merced County Courthouse Museum and 19 minutes' walk from Merced County Fairgrounds. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the Rainbird restaurant was consistently excellent with fresh and delicious options. (22 reviews)
  • The property warmly welcomes pets and offers a pet-friendly atmosphere with thoughtful touches like welcome signs and treats. (14 reviews)
  • The gym is modern, great, and fantastic, with many reviewers praising its setup and facilities. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

amazing hotel, wonderful staff great low location right in the middle of Merced
christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was immaculate and staff is always friendly
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly staff. We will be back
Stacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bar folks very friendly
Charles, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel was Impressive/Clean and the Staff was amazing.
Betty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, nice room
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SECOND time we stayed here. Actually came back because we were so impressed from our last trip. Valet takes car and park in safe covered location (where cops park) and the food at resturant is amazing. This is a GO TO location … hope they never change!
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We always love the El Capitan. It's clean, comfortable, and the staff is wonderful.
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love everything about this hotel! Great restaurants in the hotel. Record player in every room. They make your dog feel welcomed also with a toy and a treat and their name on the chalkboard. 🐶
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was cute and clean, fastest check in ever, great staff. Will stay again.
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, delicious breakfast at the restaurant downstairs.. will definitely return! Loved my stay there!!!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Here for a two night stay for a business trip in Central California and the El Capitan was perfect! Excellent onsite working space right off the lobby. Coffee shop and restaurants on site. Clean, comfortable and cute!
Gregory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is so cute and special, and the on-site restaurant is also fantastic!
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is top notch, from the service to the amenities to the cleanliness!
Loren, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel - great restaurant
john, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is always spotless good location and the staff very friendly this our 4 time a least staying here in the last 6 months . Love this place
Blanca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a nice place in an ok location
Ana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. We love El Capitan. Beautiful property. Great staff. Restaurant is wonderful.
Lyn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was quaint and beautiful. Staff was friendly.
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly, and the room is very clean. Convenient location.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel met and exceeded all my expectations. Lovely hotel, and very attentive & polite staff. Will definitely stay again and recommend to family/friends.
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are spacious and clean. Location is great. Everyone on staff is friendly and very helpful. Its the only hotel we stay at in Merced.
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and nice place to stay
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room and friendly customer service.
Dan, 1-night trip