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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: El Capitan Hotel in Merced offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks.
Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with brunch, lunch, and dinner. A bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. A fitness centre and sun terrace enhance the leisure options.
Convenient Location: Located 3 km from Merced Municipal Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as the University of California, Merced (12 km) and an ice-skating rink. Paid parking and bicycle parking are available.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its restaurant, room cleanliness, and comfort, El Capitan Hotel ensures a pleasant stay for all guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Merced
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Aisling
Ireland
“Very nicely decorated room and comfy bed. Lots of free parking outside the hotel. Perfectly functional stop on the way to Yosemite.”
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Matthias
Austria
“The hotel is in the middle of town, and also close to Amtrak and the long distance bus station of Merced. Two restaurants are located on the grund floor, with a third option just around the corner as well.”
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Cath
Australia
“Great hotel, we loved everything about it! Great value for money. The bed was very comfortable, the room was spacious, and the Rainbird restaurant downstairs was exceptional.”
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Domenic
Germany
“Really clean and well equipped. Nice Hotel overall.”
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Thomas
Germany
“The property was spotlessly clean and tastefully modern – truly a delight. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The shower, bed, and room were impeccably maintained. Having a café and restaurant right next door was a real bonus. Everything was perfect,...”
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Carlos
Spain
“New rooms, beautiful decoration and details, elevator, parking at the door. Big gym, many bars nearby”
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Olga
Poland
“Very nice boutique hotel in downtown Merced. Excellent staff, lots of good cafes, bars and restaurants nearby. Free parking with multiple spots available.”
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Elizabeth
United States
“My absolute favorite hotel! It's SO lovely. Clean,modern,safe,amazing staff and a great location. The only place I stay in Merced.”
Anej
Slovenia
“Location. Also everything looks really nice!
In general I would recommend this Hotel.”
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Milosz
Poland
“I was surprised how fancy was that hotel. First of all the building is just beautiful, every thing was top notch. Room was nicely designed and superb clean. Highly recommended.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Native Son
Cuisine
American
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Rainbird
Cuisine
American
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
House rules
El Capitan Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this hotel
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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Ireland“Very nicely decorated room and comfy bed. Lots of free parking outside the hotel. Perfectly functional stop on the way to Yosemite.”
Austria“The hotel is in the middle of town, and also close to Amtrak and the long distance bus station of Merced. Two restaurants are located on the grund floor, with a third option just around the corner as well.”
Australia“Great hotel, we loved everything about it! Great value for money. The bed was very comfortable, the room was spacious, and the Rainbird restaurant downstairs was exceptional.”
Germany“Really clean and well equipped. Nice Hotel overall.”
Spain“New rooms, beautiful decoration and details, elevator, parking at the door. Big gym, many bars nearby”
Poland“Very nice boutique hotel in downtown Merced. Excellent staff, lots of good cafes, bars and restaurants nearby. Free parking with multiple spots available.”
United States“My absolute favorite hotel! It's SO lovely. Clean,modern,safe,amazing staff and a great location. The only place I stay in Merced.”
Slovenia“Location. Also everything looks really nice! In general I would recommend this Hotel.”
