El Capitan Hotel

609 W MAIN STREET, Merced, CA 95340 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.5 Star Property Near Merced County Courthouse Museum
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  • Free WiFi
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
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05/12/2024 - 05/13/2024
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Verified Reviews of El Capitan Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"A Real Jewel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This hotel has quality written all over it. The rooms are classy and the locale is great. There are two eating places off the lobby that have great food and great wines!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 13 to Fri Mar 15 2024 at a $123.90 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice hotel. I like staying here.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 12 to Fri Oct 13 2023 at a $112.50 average nightly rate.
"Best Hotel Ever"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Native Son restaurant is very friendly and yummy. I’ll be coming back. I tried the hotel row businesses and nothing compares.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 03 to Fri Oct 06 2023 at a $163.32 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel is beautifully done. The room was really nicely decorated and set up. Very nice; five star. Best check in experience I have ever had.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 11 to Sun Mar 12 2023 at a $157.99 average nightly rate.

Property Description

When you stay at El Capitan Hotel in Merced, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Merced County Courthouse Museum and Merced County Fairgrounds. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Mercy General Hospital and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Applegate Park Zoo.

Enjoy Californian cuisine at Rainbird, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Poker Flats Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Merced County Courthouse Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mercy General Hospital - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Merced County Fairgrounds - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Applegate Park Zoo - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Merced College - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Vista Ranch and Cellars - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi
University of California Merced - 11 km / 6.9 mi
Castle Air Museum - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Merced River - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Merced National Wildlife Refuge - 23.4 km / 14.6 mi
McConnell State Recreation Area - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Pheasant Run Golf Course - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi
Sports and Leisure Park - 31.5 km / 19.6 mi
Stevinson Ranch - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 53.5 km / 33.3 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 190.7 km / 118.5 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services, a communal living room, and a ballroom.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Covered parking
  • Ballroom
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 80
  • Couples/private dining
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 203
  • Year Built - 2021
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 114
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Elevator
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Merced Regional Airport (MCE)Merced County Castle Airport (MER)

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 220

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 100

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pet Friendly

Parking Info

Valet Parking

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary WiFi

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Cleaning Policies

Covid-19 Special Handling

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Social distancing measures are in place

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Masks are compulsory at the property

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines GBAC STAR (Hyatt)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Testimonials:

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"I found your website and service to be impeccable and completely enjoyable. It made our planning so easy!" L.M. - San Francisco, CA

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