Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 48 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 128 min drive
Merced Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 10 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
The Sensory Place by ASIP - 5 min walk
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
New Thai Cuisine - 7 min walk
About this property
El Capitan Hotel
Located near a train station, El Capitan Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Merced. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rainbird, one of 3 restaurants, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
American (Sign language), English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese
At a glance
Hotel size
114 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Covered onsite valet parking (USD 15.00 per day)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:30 AM
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
4 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2021
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Communal living room
24-hour fitness center
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 80
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Sign language-capable staff
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
49-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Covered valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt).
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
Frequently asked questions
Does El Capitan Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Capitan Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 220 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 15.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Capitan Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at El Capitan Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Poker Flats Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at El Capitan Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like mountain biking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. El Capitan Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near El Capitan Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Californian cuisine.
What's the area around El Capitan Hotel like?
El Capitan Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Merced County Fairgrounds and 7 minutes' walk from Poker Flats Casino. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
El Capitan Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
christopher
christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Vishal
Vishal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 16, 2024
Clean and Stylish
Hotel was very clean and stylish.
The entrance was difficult to find coming from their neighboring parking garage, but once we found it and got the valet going it was perfect. The bathroom was very minimal. Nice and Clean but once your toothbrush was in the bathroom there wasnt any more space. Towels were hard to come by. Walls were VERY thin and other conversations could be easily overheard.
All in all the room was great, valets were quick and freindly.
Lots of great local bars n restaurants around within walking distance.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Cute boutique hotel in downtown Merced. Got stuck on the side of the freeway and had to find a place to stay until my car could get fixed. The staff weee very accommodating and even let me borrow a phone charger. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent! The holiday decorations were adorable.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 9, 2024
Manny
Manny, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Great Place in Merced!
This is a really good place! Such a nice surprise! Fun vibe, friendly people, clean, comfortable rooms!
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
scott
scott, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Hidden Gem in Central CA
What a magical pit stop on the way from Sacramento to LA! We found this place at the last minute and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Everything was brand new, the service was great and the food and staff at the El Capitan’s adjacent restaurants were spectacular! If you need to break up that Golden State drive or need a relaxing place to stay before your next trip to Yosemite, do yourself a favor and stay here! Can’t wait to go back!
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Benny
Benny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 2, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 1, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Juan
Juan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
chris
chris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Simona
Simona, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2024
I like that they've brought this hotel back to life.