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

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

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

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

2.341.800 ₫

2.773.356 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Joshua Paul

2.816.405 ₫

3.103.537 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

James

2.575.980 ₫

2.890.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

Terrence

3.018.088 ₫

3.386.144 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

3.188.506 ₫

3.571.127 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window with a view of buildings and greenery.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Lindsay

1.973.791 ₫

2.214.494 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

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

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.

7. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

james

1.615.842 ₫

1.809.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

Jeremy

2.218.815 ₫

2.489.400 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

A reception desk with two chairs, framed leaf artwork on the wall, and a bulletin board with a sign.

9. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Regina

2.201.123 ₫

2.465.206 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

10. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Carl

2.355.670 ₫

2.638.351 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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.

11. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

lilian

1.755.309 ₫

1.965.946 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A modern building with a flat roof, a central entrance with glass doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

thomas

1.541.685 ₫

1.730.070 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 coffee maker with a label reading "maid" and a bag of coffee labeled "Fresh Coffee Inside."

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

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

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Juan

1.530.379 ₫

1.717.009 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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.

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

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

2.318.382 ₫

3.033.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

1.757.694 ₫

1.972.045 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Antonio

1.535.062 ₫

1.719.269 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

17. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

1.831.027 ₫

1.977.520 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

13.2 km from University of California Merced

Isaiah

2.966.052 ₫

4.062.711 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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

1.756.350 ₫

1.896.858 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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.

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

13.2 km from University of California Merced

2.471.710 ₫

3.872.779 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,900 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 347 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 869 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean place to spend a few days. Room was a tad small. Wish there were real mugs/cups for making tea/coffee. Will visit it again."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"friendly helpful"

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8/10 Good

"We had a clean room & free parking. They had an evening ‘snack’ bar which didn’t take advantage if as we wanted a dinner. We didn’t take advantage of their ‘continental’ breakfast to order by staff; we had breakfast out instead."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks........................"

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."

Applegate Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bien"

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and staff very friendly."

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful as always, we always stay here when we come to Merced"

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"No coffee creamer each morning. Always empty."

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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)

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Poker Flats Casino

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

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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)

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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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

7. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

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. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

16. Merced Inn and Suites

17. Applegate Inn

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

19. Valley Motel

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

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Applegate Inn

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hilton Garden Inn 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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