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1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

S$116

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern architectural structure with vertical columns, a concrete pathway, and a view of palm trees and a distant building.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Antonia

S$142

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A cafe with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas including tables and benches, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern outdoor seating area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a variety of plants.

3. El Capitan Hotel

8.7 km from University of California Merced

matthew

S$151

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and palm trees.

A buffet with various food items in glass containers, including omelets and cheese.

A hotel lobby with green upholstered chairs, a reception desk, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with green and brown sofas, a round table, and a reception desk.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

James

S$147

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets. There are two bottles of hand soap and a coffee maker on the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Xin

S$108

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A hotel reception area with a computer monitor displaying a breakfast menu, a desk with a keyboard and mouse, and red upholstered chairs.

A Towneplace Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped spaces.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

Leslie

S$178

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large planters.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display on the wall, tiled flooring, and a reception area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a coffee table.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

S$174

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

A room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

A room with a wooden desk, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, and an ironing board.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a black countertop, a copper sink, and a towel rack with white towels.

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Valerie

S$96

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, orange chairs, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

Pauline

S$122

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with striped chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and well-maintained landscaping with palm trees and shrubs.

10. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Malinda

S$143

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, toaster, and a bowl of oranges.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a bookcase, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a small cabinet with drawers.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, a mini fridge, a lamp, and a small table with a coffee maker.

11. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Monica

S$101

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a number "1215" on the facade.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

S$108

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A reception desk with a colorful wooden panel design, a poster of Yosemite National Park, a white door, and a small table with a water dispenser and snacks.

A building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

A coffee maker with a label reading "maid" and a bag of coffee labeled "Fresh Coffee Inside."

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a window.

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Stephanie

S$99

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A hotel with a rocky water feature in the courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

A wooden desk with a television, a chair, and a small cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

S$140

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, wooden columns, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.

A dining room with wooden chairs and tables, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel with a symmetrical facade, palm trees, and a central entrance with a staircase.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.

15. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

David

S$84

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A motel with a parking lot, numbered 1410, and a sign indicating room availability.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating the number 6.

A small, well-lit room with a kitchenette, two chairs, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

16. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Garrett

S$91

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A parking lot with several cars, a sign for Apple Inn, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a fence, with a building in the background.

A dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, two white chairs, a table with a vase of flowers, two wall-mounted lamps, and a desk with a chair.

17. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

S$106

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.

A residential house with a front yard, a driveway, and a street.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a coffee station, and two wooden chairs.

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

13.2 km from University of California Merced

Isaiah

S$199

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a granite countertop.

A motel with a parking lot, a red car, and a building with a red roof.

A motel sign with the word "MOTEL" in large red letters on a building.

A small room with a compact refrigerator, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

19. Valley Motel

16.7 km from University of California Merced

"Valley Inn review Relatively quiet stay the occasional train made quite a racket. The bathroom was clean, but the shower curtain was not long enough to keep water in the shower and the floor got soaked. There’s no bathmat. I had to use an extra towel which I had to request from housekeeping. There is an ashtray in the room. Not sure why if it’s a non-smoking room. There is no trashcan in the bathroom only one by the door. The air-conditioning and heat was adequate. The bed is a little lumpy and...

Allen

S$99

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a landscaped garden.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with patterned floor tiles, a white door, and a red wall.

A living room with two sofas, a fireplace, and patterned floor tiles.

20. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

13.2 km from University of California Merced

S$189

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"The stay overall was good. AC worked great so I was extremely happy about that. It's obviously an older hotel so it needs some upgrades but overall it was bad at all especially for the price. The only thing was that I didn't like that the housekeeper came knocking at my door twice within 10 minutes. Check out was at 11, I was out the door at 11:20, like chill out."

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"没有牙膏牙刷和拖鞋，必须自己带，附近有火车，酒店提供的有耳塞，但是还是自己备一付适合自己的更好！环境和设施都很不错，员工也很热情！🌹🌹🌹"

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"On a business trip, our owner reports his room was clean and contained what he needed. The bed, however, was uncomfortable. Location was okay and he had a good night's sleep."

Applegate Inn

8/10 Good

"Very friendly, good location, nice place."

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8/10 Good

"No private microwave or fridge, only in common areas."

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Applegate Park Zoo

7.2/10 (96 reviews)

Meet the animals who call Applegate Park Zoo home during your travels in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Poker Flats Casino

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Poker Flats Casino during your visit to Merced? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Regal Hollywood - Merced

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Merced during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Stephen Grey Park

After visiting Stephen Grey Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Vista Ranch and Cellars

7.2/10 (52 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vista Ranch and Cellars during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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McNamara Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

McNamara Park is just one of the places to see in Merced, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California Merced?

University of California Merced is located in an area that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 40 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near University of California Merced?

El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of California Merced. Other good choices in the area include Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near University of California Merced?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from University of California Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of California Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to University of California Merced.

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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3. El Capitan Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

7. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10. Best Western Inn

11. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

15. Merced Inn and Suites

16. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

17. Applegate Inn

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

19. Valley Motel

20. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

El Capitan Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Applegate Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Other attractions near University of California Merced

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Applegate Park Zoo

Poker Flats Casino

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Stephen Grey Park

Vista Ranch and Cellars

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

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