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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Merced College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Arbor Lane King

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

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Main Street Double Queen

Main Street Double Queen

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Junior Suite

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

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Main Street King

Main Street King

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Suite - Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Arbor Lane Queen

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

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About this property

El Capitan Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, a quick walk to Merced County Courthouse Museum
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
El Capitan Hotel offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at El Capitan Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Regal Hollywood - Merced. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine while dining at Rainbird
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 7 minutes by foot from Merced County Courthouse Museum and a 1-minute drive from Merced County Fairgrounds
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly El Capitan Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Merced hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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.

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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5.61 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is 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

Reviews

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1186 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1452 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everyone was helpful and it was a very nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic vibe! Great neon sign. Chic furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Cool vibe, comfortable and downtown Merced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vesna, San diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the hart of a Mercer downtown. Beautifuly remodeled while keeping original charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Service was exceptional from woman at the front desk. They open doors for you and are welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Location very good. Parking was challenging as the reserved spots in the parking garage were all taken and had to park across street or use valet parking. Check in was ok but not very friendly. But the room’s cleanliness is most important to me so I would rate excellent for that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the property as a whole offer an amazing experience. It is very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The food is exceptional. I highly recommend staying here while traveling. This is my fourth time at this hotel, and I will continue to make reservations in the future. The only aspect I find unappealing is the parking situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and very comfortable bed and linens. Pour-over coffee in the room and also a steamer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem! What an incredible value! The hotel gets all of the small details correct--including plush bathrobes! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel and the location. Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025