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

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

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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a unique wall mural.

1. El Capitan Hotel

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Margarita

S$136

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a view of the city through a window.

A vending area with two freezers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a window with blinds.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

S$141

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Joshua Paul

S$152

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

gricelda

S$166

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

S$182

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

FERNANDO

S$111

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A residential garden with various plants and rocks.

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

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

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

7. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Michael

S$89

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Carmen

S$98

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

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

9. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Carl

S$130

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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.

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

lilian

S$97

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

S$93

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster, and a bread display.

A building with a red entrance canopy, American flags, and a sign for AAA.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a check-in kiosk, a hand sanitizer dispenser, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door leading to a hallway.

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Regina

S$99

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall with colorful geometric patterns, and framed pictures.

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Nury

S$98

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Shabbir

S$84

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a clock, and a TV on the wall.

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

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

S$97

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a desk, a dresser, a mirror, a television, and a lamp.

16. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

S$93

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

S$140

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

18. 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

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,910 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 365 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 874 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were very clean and spacious"

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely hotel. The staff was amazing, helpful and kind. The hotel is charming, clean and had many lovely details. I enjoyed my stay."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My family was very happy with the service we received at Holiday Inn. Looking forward for more stays in the future."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms laundry room stores nearby"

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaning ladies got started early which allowed us to check in early. Both they and the front desk staff were awesome. If we come back to Merced we’ll definitely be back. Thanks for everything!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Everthing was great!"

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"The front desk staff were really nice and helpful."

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Easy friendly staff, clean room, great price, great breakfast."

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Check in was easy as well as parking. The room was a little stuffy when we walked in and it took a little bit to get rid of the lingering odor after we turned the AC on. The bathroom was a different story. It reeked of mold. I opened the window for a little while to make it a little more bearable. The outside of the shower definitely had visible signs of mold, and the floors were not cleaned properly. I noticed quite a few strands of long black curly hair throughout the bathroom floor and in the shower (I have straight red hair). The shower itself also felt very flimsy. The floor kept making a weird popping noise when it was stepped on. The bed was also not that comfortable but overall, we had a bed to sleep in and a place to shower however, don't think I'll be staying here again."

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Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 reviews)

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Applegate Park Zoo

7.2/10 (96 reviews)

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Poker Flats Casino

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Regal Hollywood - Merced

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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)

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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 39 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 Merced Inn and Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Merced.

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

Expedia has 39 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. El Capitan Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

7. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

9. Best Western Inn

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

14. Merced Inn and Suites

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

16. Applegate Inn

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

18. Valley Motel

Compare popular hotels close to University of California Merced

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

El Capitan Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Best Western Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

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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