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El Capitan Hotel

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Located close to Merced County Courthouse Museum and Applegate Park Zoo, El Capitan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a 24-hour gym. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall with a cityscape wallpaper.

Arbor Lane Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Arbor Lane King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Main Street King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a black headboard and white bedding. There is a green nightstand between the beds with a telephone and a small table. The walls have a pattern of black and white illustrations.

Main Street Double Queen

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a desk.

Junior Suite

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a desk.

Suite - Accessible

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

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About the area

Located in Merced, El Capitan Hotel is in the historical district and near a train station. Merced County Courthouse Museum and Castle Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Merced County Fairgrounds and Applegate Park Zoo. Merced College and Vista Ranch and Cellars are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ecotours, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Merced travel guide
Map
609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340

What's nearby

  • A white capitol building with a dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    Merced County Courthouse Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Regal Hollywood - Merced
    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 Station
    14 min walk
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cardenas Markets
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    11 min walk
  • Wendy's
    11 min walk
  • Denny's
    17 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Merced County Courthouse Museum
  • Located close to Applegate Park Zoo and Merced County Fairgrounds, El Capitan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a 24-hour gym. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Californian cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and 4 meeting rooms
    • A lift, smoke-free property and wedding services
    • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 114 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (203 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is El Capitan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at El Capitan Hotel?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Capitan Hotel on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Capitan Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Capitan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Capitan Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merced County Courthouse Museum, Mercy General Hospital and Merced County Fairgrounds. Applegate Park Zoo and Merced College are also within 3 mi (5 km). Merced Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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