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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 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.

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Margarita

Rp1.673.755

Rp1.978.188 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

2.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Licet

Rp2.276.379

Rp2.549.544 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A residential garden with various plants and rocks.

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

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

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

3.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Michael

Rp1.112.646

Rp1.246.127 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 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 Rodeway Inn with a modern facade, well-maintained landscaping, and clear signage.

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

lilian

Rp1.218.356

Rp1.364.559 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

5. Best Western Inn

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Carl

Rp1.619.036

Rp1.813.321 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.6 km from Applegate Park Zoo

thomas

Rp1.158.714

Rp1.300.087 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 a sofa, a chair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

7. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2.7 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Regina

Rp1.242.938

Rp1.392.090 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 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.

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nury

Rp1.215.976

Rp1.364.218 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Samantha

Rp1.210.473

Rp1.358.109 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

A two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

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

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

2.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

Rp1.754.224

Rp1.964.730 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

6.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Joshua Paul

Rp1.939.336

Rp2.137.052 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Rp1.827.534

Rp2.050.401 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

gricelda

Rp2.074.312

Rp2.327.274 total

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 kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window with a view of buildings and greenery.

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

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.

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Carmen

Rp1.229.778

Rp1.379.748 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

FERNANDO

Rp1.524.977

Rp1.710.948 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 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.

16. Applegate Inn

11.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Timothy

Rp1.440.574

Rp1.555.734 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

17. Merced Inn and Suites

4.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Shabbir

Rp1.055.038

Rp1.181.643 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

18. Valley Motel

11.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

"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

Rp1.287.504

Rp1.390.504 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,915 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 893 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	8.2 Very good 202 reviews	View
Best Western Inn	7.8 Good 745 reviews	View

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"El Capitan Hotel is an incredible jewel in Northern California and specifically in Merced. The staff is magnificent, the grounds are impeccable and the design is calm and beautiful. Thank you so very much!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Good price an good location"

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were very clean and spacious"

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!"

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)

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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Applegate Park Zoo?

Applegate Park Zoo is located in Merced. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 26 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Applegate Park Zoo?

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 Applegate Park Zoo. Another good choice is Motel 6 Merced, CA - North, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Applegate Park Zoo?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Applegate Park Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Applegate Park Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Applegate Park Zoo.

What can I see and do near Applegate Park Zoo?

Enjoy the outdoors at Merced City Dog Park, Stephen Grey Park or McNamara Park. Create some family memories at Stephen Leonard Park and Merced County Fairgrounds. Explore nature at Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Macready Park.

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Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

5. Best Western Inn

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

7. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

9. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

11. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

16. Applegate Inn

17. Merced Inn and Suites

18. Valley Motel

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Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Best Western Inn

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Other attractions near Applegate Park Zoo

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Poker Flats Casino

Stephen Grey Park

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

Stephen Leonard Park

Youth Sports Complex

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