El Capitan Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 20 per person)

Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Parking available

Housekeeping

Gym

Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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Room options

Suite

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

Arbor Lane King

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Main Street Double Queen

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Street King

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite - Accessible

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Arbor Lane Queen

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

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 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/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

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

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with group

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Travelled with family

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent spot to stay at. Going to stay an extra day. Can’t believe I almost cancelled my reservation. Now I want an extra day.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloisa

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was very helpful and very knowledgeable

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury on your way to yosemite

Amazing stay. Great food! Luxurious accommodations

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MUSSETTE

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joh

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything was really nice except it was the worst bed I’ve ever slept in. Actually, I didn’t sleep.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chihda, Beaumont

Business traveller

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

100 years old renovated building. Very quant! Overall great stay if not the street and construction noise in the morning

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super nice!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

El Capitan is where luxury meets cozy. You have convenient valet upon arrival. There is a nice sit-down restaurant called Rainbird that has a well thought out menu. Then there is Native Son, a sort of cafe turn full bar which sells cocktails and small dishes. You get the coziness from the atmosphere that the staff create. Despite feeling upscale, everyone working there is down-to-earth and never hesitate to ensure you are enjoying your stay. For all you pet lovers, this hotel is pet-friendly! The rooms are clean, decor is well thought out. Looking out the window you can see the historic downtown area, which boasts of nostalgia. A wine bar next door, to The Mainer down the street, all the way to local Art Deco theater- there is something to do for everyone in your family within walking distance. El Captain is located in the quaint city of Merced, called “The Gateway to Yosemite”, and you can’t find a finer location to rest, relax, and rejuvenate in. Room prices are so very reasonable compared to all El Capitan has to offer. Do yourself a favor and book at least a night, as it will quickly become favorite property to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024