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

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

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Candace

Rp1.692.288

Rp2.000.092 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel lobby with green upholstered chairs, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, arranged on a counter with a patterned tile backsplash.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Maria

Rp1.789.920

Rp2.008.201 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 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.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

gricelda

Rp2.097.280

Rp2.353.044 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Xiaorong

Rp2.301.584

Rp2.577.773 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A residential garden with various plants and rocks.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white pillows, and a dark blue quilted bedspread. There are two wall decorations, a round mirror with a reflective surface and a circular design, and a wooden door.

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.

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2.1 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Michael

Rp1.060.392

Rp1.187.675 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 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 refrigerator, and a snack bar.

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

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Beatrice

Rp1.240.966

Rp1.392.302 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Diane

Rp1.690.118

Rp1.896.228 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a parking lot, a building with a sign, and neatly trimmed bushes.

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 reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with magazines, a refrigerator with beverages, and a wall with the hotel name.

A Rodeway Inn with a modern facade, well-maintained landscaping, and clear signage.

8. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

lilian

Rp1.214.795

Rp1.360.571 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and well-maintained landscaping with palm trees and shrubs.

9. Best Western Inn

2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Carl

Rp1.636.963

Rp1.833.399 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a blue pillar, and a clock on the wall.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Egwin

Rp1.366.848

Rp1.533.546 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel lobby with a vending machine, a television, a blue seating area, and a reception desk.

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

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

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

11. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Regina

Rp1.442.784

Rp1.615.918 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

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

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

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

2.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Myo

Rp1.265.600

Rp1.420.003 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 small, well-lit room with a kitchenette, two chairs, and large windows.

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Samantha

Rp1.298.442

Rp1.456.788 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

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

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

Rp1.773.648

Rp1.986.450 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

15. Merced Inn and Suites

2.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Shabbir

Rp1.066.720

Rp1.194.726 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Joshua Paul

Rp1.956.979

Rp2.156.493 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

17. Applegate Inn

12.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Timothy

Rp1.456.525

Rp1.572.960 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a toaster, a knife block, a fire extinguisher, and a First Aid kit.

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

9.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Isaiah

Rp2.061.120

Rp2.823.192 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A compact room with a small refrigerator, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

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

12.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

"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

Rp1.301.760

Rp1.405.901 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,916 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 879 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 905 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Newish hotel along the freeway for easy access. The room was large with a nice layout with plenty of drawers & closet space for clothes. The bed & pillows were comfortable."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Quick check in. Clean spacious room with kitchen. Delicious breakfast. Helpful front desk. I would stay again"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"We've stayed there before because it's not only reasonable, but the beds are comfortable and it has all the amenities that meet our needs; microwave, coffee pot, hair dryer, fridge and a place to hang up our clothes."

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience. My son's wedding. ❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Near highway and train tracks. Trains go through multiple times in the night."

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Only downside is that they don't provide breakfast (we knew that before booking)"

Other attractions near Merced County Fairgrounds

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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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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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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Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park, a lovely green space in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Stephen Leonard Park

After visiting Stephen Leonard 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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Youth Sports Complex

Youth Sports Complex 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merced County Fairgrounds?

Merced County Fairgrounds is located in a family-friendly area of Merced that travellers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Merced County Fairgrounds?

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. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Merced County Fairgrounds. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Merced County Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merced County Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merced County Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Merced County Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Merced County Fairgrounds?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Merced City Dog Park, McNamara Park or Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park. Create some family memories at Stephen Leonard Park and Applegate Park Zoo. Explore nature at Stephen Grey Park and Macready Park.

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Our top choices for Merced County Fairgrounds hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

8. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

9. Best Western Inn

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

11. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

15. Merced Inn and Suites

16. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

17. Applegate Inn

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

19. Valley Motel

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Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

El Capitan Hotel

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Other attractions near Merced County Fairgrounds

Merced County Courthouse Museum

McNamara Park

Poker Flats Casino

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park

Stephen Leonard Park

Youth Sports Complex

Applegate Park Zoo

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