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

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

Candace

Rp1.752.224

Rp2.067.038 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

Maria

Rp1.784.673

Rp2.002.313 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Joshua Paul

Rp1.951.242

Rp2.150.171 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

gricelda

Rp2.091.132

Rp2.346.146 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

Rp2.294.837

Rp2.570.217 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

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.

6. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Michael

Rp1.057.284

Rp1.184.194 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

FERNANDO

Rp1.611.253

Rp1.807.745 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 countertop, and a window.

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

8. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8.9 km from University of California Merced

Beatrice

Rp1.237.328

Rp1.388.221 total

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

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

9. Best Western Inn

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Carl

Rp1.632.165

Rp1.828.025 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with a red deck, a lifeguard chair, and a small table with chairs.

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

lilian

Rp1.246.928

Rp1.396.559 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

9.5 km from University of California Merced

Summer

Rp1.362.841

Rp1.529.040 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Regina

Rp1.204.817

Rp1.349.395 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a window.

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

Myo

Rp1.225.836

Rp1.375.280 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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.

14. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

Rp1.217.904

Rp1.366.447 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

15. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Shabbir

Rp1.063.593

Rp1.191.225 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

Rp1.452.255

Rp1.568.435 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 wooden desk with a television, a chair, and a small cabinet.

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

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Nataly

Rp1.768.449

Rp1.980.626 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

Rp2.055.078

Rp2.814.916 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

Rp1.297.944

Rp1.401.780 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 1,911 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 384 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 877 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good fridge"

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Its a good place for a budget to stay. Was a little bum the pool wasn't accessible, but the breakfast with a nice varies ."

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and it was good enough for a night's stay."

Merced Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Melody at the front desk was awesome, she is very nice and always very helpful. It was a little upsetting that the ice machines didn't work, and that there was a $210 pet fee and a $100 deposit which wasn't stated on my itinerary when I booked the room but it was a great stay neither the less"

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room"

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"• Conveniently located near Yosemite's West Entrance • Firm, clean mattresses • Happy, satisfied guests"

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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

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

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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)

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McNamara Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

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. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

15. Merced Inn and Suites

16. Applegate Inn

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

19. Valley Motel

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Inn and Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

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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