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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
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Courtyard
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Poker Flats Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mercy General Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Suite

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Arbor Lane King

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Street Double Queen | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Main Street Double Queen

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

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

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Main Street King | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Main Street King

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite - Accessible

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

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Arbor Lane Queen

  • 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 centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 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 duvets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at El Capitan Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Poker Flats Casino. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi 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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 7 minutes by foot from Merced County Courthouse Museum and a 1-minute drive from Merced County Fairgrounds
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly El Capitan Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness centre, 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 a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Rainbird – This restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Native Son – This café specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Courtyard – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mainzer – This diner specialises in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

American (Sign language), English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese

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

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: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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: from approximately USD 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

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

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1113 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
It was a great hotel to stay at. The room was very nice and the staff were all great to me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james, Tulare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Rooms were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The race track was close to the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Everything has been great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful boutique hotel. Lots of street noise, but that's out of their control. The clock has sleep sounds to help with that, and ear plugs are also provided. The beds are very comfortable so I still slept well. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Capitan - great stay!
This is my second stay in El Capitan in Merced. It is a lovely hotel. The convenience of having an attached coffee shop and restaurant is a real plus to jetlagged travelers; The service and location are excellent. Once in a while, the Wi-Fi can be a little wonky, but it's nothing that would get anyone off track.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and styled nicely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gulhan aylin

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Merced
Wonderful hotel in downtown Merced! Beautifully decorated and great vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return trip to Merced
One of my many trips to Merced to see my son at UCM. This hotel never disappoints! The rooms are beautiful with unique decor so you don’t feel like you are in a generic hotel. Very comfortable beds, large bathroom and great amenities. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in the Sierra Foothills.
A really lovely old hotel that has been nicely upgraded to modern standards. Everyone, from the front desk, to the people working the bar, to the valets, to the cleaners were friendly and helpful. The decor is quite pleasant and features art work from local photographers and painters. The bed and pillows were comfy and the room well appointed. Frankly, I was surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel, amazing staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
harming Decor and Great Amenities with a Slight Mo
I recently stayed at the El Capitan in Merced on my way to Yosemite and was truly impressed by the beautiful room and stunning decor throughout the hotel. The aesthetic really adds a special touch to the experience. The on-site restaurant and coffee shop were also top-notch, offering delicious meals and great coffee. I appreciated the pet-friendly atmosphere, even though I didn’t have a pet myself—the signage welcoming pets was adorable! A unique touch was their offer of local seeds for guests, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. It was a lovely gesture, encouraging guests to take some seeds home and understand their impact on community and home gardening. The only downside was the noise in the morning from nearby construction, which was a bit disruptive. Despite this, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel for its charm and quality amenities. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking through the alley from self parking at night is not friendly. Fighting in the alley way through the night outside our window. The staff are very friendly. Eooms are very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Orange

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Sacramento

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMESH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very slick hotel in the downtown Merced! A bit of luxury in an otherwise depressed town. Well maintained with very courteous staff. The patio and rainbird are great additions. The gym is nice! Highly recommended if you are in Merced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024