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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 outdoor seating area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a variety of plants.

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

1. El Capitan Hotel

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Candace

AU$158

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

Maria

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

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

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.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Joshua Paul

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

gricelda

AU$186

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

AU$204

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A residential garden with various plants and rocks.

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

A room with a wooden desk, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, and an ironing board.

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

6. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Michael

AU$94

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, orange chairs, and a patterned rug.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

FERNANDO

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

8. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Beatrice

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and well-maintained landscaping with palm trees and shrubs.

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

9. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Carl

AU$145

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel reception area with a counter, a bookcase, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

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

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

lilian

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

AU$95

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door leading to a hallway.

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Regina

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 coffee maker with a label reading "maid" and a bag of coffee labeled "Fresh Coffee Inside."

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Nury

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A dining room with wooden chairs and tables, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

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.

14. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Shabbir

AU$95

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

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.

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view of the street.

16. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

AU$103

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A compact room with a small refrigerator, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

18. Valley Motel

16.7 km from University of California Merced

"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

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,913 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 369 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 876 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good

"The hotel location is ok. Surrounded by nearby inn and some neighborhood.its right across the freeway so you can hear the sounds of cars passing by. Parking is very tight. Overall the room is clean and can’t beat the daily housekeeping! Very tidy and clean rooms as well as helpful front desk! Thanks for the very nice Indian lady front desk! She deserves a pay raise for going beyond her service!"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience.. clean rooms and very nice staff."

Merced Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean. Simple. Old but quiet!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Easy friendly staff, clean room, great price, great breakfast."

4 Mi to Dtwn Merced: Spacious Home w/ Yard!

10/10 Excellent

"This house was great to get together with our kids and grandkids. Very clean. Spacious and very comfortable. Everything was supplied."

7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard

8/10 Good

"Very clean pet friendly house with good yard to let pups freely move around. House very clean. Older home in need of some updates but would recommend. Neighborhood seems very safe."

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Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Merced?

University of California Merced is located in an area that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near University of California Merced?

El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of California Merced. Other good choices in the area include Merced Inn and Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Merced.

How many hotels will I find near University of California Merced?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from University of California Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to University of California Merced.

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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

6. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

8. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

9. Best Western Inn

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

14. Merced Inn and Suites

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

16. Applegate Inn

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

18. Valley Motel

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Inn and Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

4 Mi to Dtwn Merced: Spacious Home w/ Yard!

7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Applegate Park Zoo

Poker Flats Casino

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Stephen Grey Park

Vista Ranch and Cellars

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

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