El Capitan Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (1301 reviews)
609 W Main Street , Merced , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Noise from neighboring rooms
Inconsistency with guest recognition
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Mostly clean with minor mentions of noise and odd smells in some areas.
Service
9.6
Staff was friendly and helpful, though some inconsistency noted with return guests.
Location
9.4
Great location near eateries, although one mention of nearby noise.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms are described as beautiful and comfortable, but some aspects noted such as tiny sizes.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities mostly praised, though lacking in specific areas like microwaves.
Value for Money
9.8
Great value for a boutique hotel experience, particularly noted for its price.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Good quality food options and coffee available.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall very positive experience, with recommendations from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and elegance at El Capitan Hotel. Each room features a private bathroom, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
From concierge services to a fitness centre, our 4-star hotel offers everything you need for a seamless stay. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a variety of options, including à la carte and continental choices.

Exceptional Amenities
Unwind on our sun terrace or grab a drink at the bar - relaxation is always within reach. Our multilingual staff is available 24/7 to assist with any requests, making your experience truly unforgettable.

Book your stay at El Capitan Hotel now and indulge in luxury and convenience during your visit to Merced.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FRS

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1301 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Victoria • extended_group • us
7
Service is lacking for such a beautiful property
Pros:

Great location, beautiful rooms!

Cons:

Asked for towels and no towels after over an hour.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Jesus • couple • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and the room looked very nice. I don’t book hotels often but this one was great even though I only stayed one night.

Cons:

There wasn’t too much parking space but they have a garage, but it also has limited parking because of the valet

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
10
Fabulous Hotel!!!
Pros:

Clean
First class
Great staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • es
10
Grata sorpresa
Pros:

Todo. Limpio y completo.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
9
Cons:

No microwave in the room

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Yevgeniya • couple • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Marisol • family_with_children • us
10
The location, hotel, staff, price was so worth the 45 min drive off my route. Will stay here agai
Pros:

We impressed by the action on Friday night at 9pm nearby. The neighborhood was clean & seemed safe at night. The hotel itself was great!

Cons:

Unfortunately the guests next door started to get loud after 11pm. But I called front desk and they handled. Best sleep on our road trip.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Cherie • couple • us
9
Except for the lack of clean towels and a couple of coffee bags on Sun. El Capitan was wonderful.
Pros:

It was fine, served quickly and our waitress was very nice. It was quite expensive. We were surprised that our coffee cost $5.00 per cup! We each had 1 cup each which cost $10. That was rather outrageous but everything else was great.

Cons:

We spent 2 nights at the hotel. In every way, except for just one instance, the hotel was clean, comfortable and wonderful. We checked in on Saturday and left our room to go to a birthday party on Saturday at noon. We saw a housekeeper just outside of our room. We told her we would be gone for the rest of the day and asked her if we could provide 2 sets of clean towels & some more coffee. She smiled and said, "Yes". She would provide those two requests. We also put the, 'Please service our room' tag on our outside door handle. We came back at 10pm. Nothing was ever done. That was disappointing, esp since the housekeeper clearly understood our request and agreed to provide another set of clean towels and 2 more bags of coffee for Monday morning.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Carissa • couple • us
10
Best place to stay in Merced
Pros:

Restaurant on property
Rooms were well furnished

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Shana • couple • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • extended_group • br
6
Thank god for the bar.
Pros:

This is the only place worth staying at in Merced.

Cons:

Why do they bolt bottles of shampoo and conditioner to the walls if they don’t bother to refill them?

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • at
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mario • extended_group • it
6
Pros:

Esteticamente bello l’hotel e la camera. Grande bagno

Cons:

Camera da letto piccola e senza finestra (soffocante), ma la cosa peggiore è il divano letto che è gravemente deformato e la rete metallica urta la schiena. Probabilmente impossibile dormire per il terzo ospite. Considerando che abbiamo prenotato e pagato per 3, questo è INACCETTABILE

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Heidi Yoselin • couple • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • cl
10
ME ENCANTO
Pros:

Me encanto todo super lindo el hotel y el gym me encanto. Hasta tienen una pantalla para seguir el deporte super cool.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Für unsere Rundreise ist dies ein Hotel, dass ich unbedingt weiterempfehlen möchte.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Les • couple • us
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee