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El Capitan Hotel

3.5 star property
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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Poker Flats Casino
    7 min walk
  • Toni's Courtyard Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Merced Station
    14 min walk
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    9 min drive
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Suite

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

Main Street Double Queen

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

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

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Main Street King

Main Street King

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite - Accessible

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

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

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 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 Poker Flats Casino. 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
  • 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/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.

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 public transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 15.00 per day)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Rainbird
  • Native Son
  • The Courtyard
  • Mainzer

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 203
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Covered 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.

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. 868 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1074 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1074 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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Love the smart, creative space design!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is very unique and reminds me of a boutique hotel. the staff was very friendly and check in was very easy. the amenities inside the room was above average and the cost was very reasonable for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Giselha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a reservation in advance and paid in advance at the El Capitan Hotel so as not to encounter any problems on the day our son was getting married, which was a very important date for us. Unfortunately, when we arrived to take the room as planned, the reservation had been canceled. It was a horrible and embarrassing experience, because we were far from home and tired and had no room to rest. Furthermore, the staff informed us that our room had not only been canceled but was occupied by someone else. So, given this, I ask: Is it normal to rent a room for 2 people at the same time? Is this an accepted and correct rule of the hotel? How is it possible to make a sale for 2 people at the same time? This happened because we did not show up on the day and time of the reservation, but whether I showed up or not, the room was obliged to be available for me, because I paid for it. Furthermore, I was unable to check in online, and I also did not understand why. It was a very bad and unpleasant experience, we were simply forced to look for another hotel with the help of the staff, since we didn't know the city, much less the quality hotels. I didn't like the hotel's policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great dining and drink options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

roxanne, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and comfortable. A variety of dining options onsite and closeby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
Beautiful hotel! Love the interior design!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very nice as well as all the hotel facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

liliana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing all the way around!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Merced. The hotel is very nice; boutique style hotel. The staff is excellent. Restaurants on site are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be where I stay everytime in Merced. Friendly staff, great amenities, modern decor. A 4 star place for half the price, so great deal too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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