El Capitan Hotel

Overview
609 West Main St., Merced, CA 95340 United States
Near Regal Hollywood - Merced
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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El Capitan Hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, an elevator, a gym, a restaurant, a spa, WiFi/Internet, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, a 24/7 front desk, a kitchen, a business center, and meeting rooms.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Covered parking
24-hour fitness facilities
Select your room
5.0
26-Jul-2026
"Great Time"

Great experience! Spacious room and friendly courtyard bartender. Loved the walkable streets and nearby restaurants.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 20 to Mon Jul 27 2026 at a $189.16 average nightly rate.
5.0
11-Dec-2025
"Raintree"

Hamburger was excellent.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 10 to Fri Dec 12 2025 at a $152.65 average nightly rate.
4.0
25-Oct-2025
"Overall stay was pleasant"

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 17 to Sat Oct 18 2025 at a $217.99 average nightly rate.
4.0
21-Oct-2025
"Good"

Clean rooms,good upkeep on rooms. Nice reception desk staff.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 16 to Sun Oct 19 2025 at a $146.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
06-Oct-2025
"Great staff great outdoor patio nice rooms"

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Oct 06 to Tue Oct 07 2025 at a $157.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
05-Oct-2025
"Loved It!"

Upbeat! I loved the decor as one enters. Loved it! Dining room was great too.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 02 to Fri Oct 03 2025 at a $128.65 average nightly rate.
5.0
30-Sep-2025
"Great"

Great place to stay, everyone was very friendly.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 25 to Sun Sep 28 2025 at a $145.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2021

Floors: 4

Rooms: 114

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 114

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 3

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Hyatt

Total Taxes: 8.25%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 24 hours prior to arrival

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Ballroom
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Concierge services
  • Couples/private dining
  • Covered parking
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 203
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 80
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Valet Parking

Complimentary WiFi

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

Essential workers only - NO

Day 1

Breakfast The Coffee Bandits - Start your day with a cup of coffee and a tasty breakfast at this cozy cafe, just 0.3 miles away from the hotel.
Lunch The Partisan - Grab a quick and delicious lunch at this trendy sandwich shop, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Branding Iron Steakhouse - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at this popular restaurant located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
Activity Yosemite National Park - Spend the day exploring the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park, located 80 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Breakfast Hut - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at this local favorite, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Mainzer - Try some delicious burgers and sandwiches for lunch at this popular downtown eatery, just 0.3 miles away from the hotel.
Dinner The Little Oven - Indulge in some authentic Italian cuisine for dinner at this charming restaurant, just 0.4 miles away from the hotel.
Activity Merced County Courthouse Museum - Explore the history of Merced at this fascinating museum, located just 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Donut House - Start your day with some freshly baked donuts and a cup of coffee at this local bakery, just 0.5 miles away from the hotel.
Lunch The Noodle House - Enjoy some delicious Asian cuisine for lunch at this popular restaurant, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Jolly Kone - Have a casual dinner at this classic American drive-in, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
Activity Lake Yosemite - Spend the day relaxing by the lake and enjoying various water activities at this beautiful recreational area, located 5 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about El Capitan Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does El Capitan Hotel have?

There are 114 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What parking is available at El Capitan Hotel?

Valet Parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary WiFi

Is there a gym at El Capitan Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is El Capitan Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pet Friendly

Is there shuttle service at El Capitan Hotel?

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

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at El Capitan Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at El Capitan Hotel.

Feel free to use the El Capitan Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Merced event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

The Drawing Room
28 x 15 x 15 • 420 sqft.
Banquet
24/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
16
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
19
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
24
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
30
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Sentinel
36 x 25 x 20 • 915 sqft.
Banquet
48/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
48
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
22
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
22
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
32
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Joe's Boardroom
20 x 13 x 15 • 260 sqft.
Boardroom
12
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
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