Located in Merced and with University of California, Merced reachable within 12 km, El Capitan Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 46 km from California State University Stanislaus. At the hotel each room comes with a private bathroom. El Capitan Hotel offers a sun terrace. Speaking English and Spanish, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. The nearest airport is Merced Municipal Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Merced
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Linda
    United States United States
    I loved staying in such a historic location and with ALL the modern technology and facilities. I will definitely 💯 recommend this hotel . I felt safe there also .! That ment a lot to me.! Thank you
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely hotel in the heart of Merced which felt like great value for money compared with other places I stayed on my travels. Hotel restaurant was good but plenty of other places within walking distance.
  • Ingrid
    United States United States
    Blown away by this hotel in merced of all places. The restaurant was f****ing amazing.

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

Facilities of El Capitan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$15 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express El Capitan Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about El Capitan Hotel

  • Room options at El Capitan Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Suite

  • Check-in at El Capitan Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • El Capitan Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
    • Movie nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Fitness
    • Stand-up comedy

  • Guests staying at El Capitan Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • El Capitan Hotel is 250 yards from the centre of Merced. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • El Capitan Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Native Son
    • Rainbird

  • The prices at El Capitan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.