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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 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

฿3,138

฿3,709 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 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 hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

9.1 km from University of California Merced

Maria

฿3,319

฿3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10.3 km from University of California Merced

Joshua Paul

฿3,629

฿3,999 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

9.3 km from University of California Merced

gricelda

฿3,889

฿4,364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

Michael

฿1,967

฿2,203 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

8.7 km from University of California Merced

Licet

฿4,268

฿4,781 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.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9.2 km from University of California Merced

FERNANDO

฿3,134

฿3,517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

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

฿2,301

฿2,582 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

฿3,036

฿3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8.8 km from University of California Merced

lilian

฿2,280

฿2,554 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

฿1,987

฿2,229 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8.6 km from University of California Merced

Regina

฿2,326

฿2,605 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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.

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

13. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

8.4 km from University of California Merced

Nury

฿2,280

฿2,558 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 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.

14. Merced Inn and Suites

9 km from University of California Merced

Shabbir

฿1,978

฿2,216 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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.

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

9.4 km from University of California Merced

Samantha

฿2,265

฿2,542 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 dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view of the street.

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.

16. Applegate Inn

16.6 km from University of California Merced

Timothy

฿2,701

฿2,917 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

฿3,289

฿3,684 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

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

฿2,414

฿2,607 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 1,913 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Merced	9.2 Wonderful 369 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 876 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 897 reviews	View

Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good

"The hotel location is ok. Surrounded by nearby inn and some neighborhood.its right across the freeway so you can hear the sounds of cars passing by. Parking is very tight. Overall the room is clean and can’t beat the daily housekeeping! Very tidy and clean rooms as well as helpful front desk! Thanks for the very nice Indian lady front desk! She deserves a pay raise for going beyond her service!"

Merced Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean. Simple. Old but quiet!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

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

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

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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. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

6. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

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. Merced Inn and Suites

15. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

16. Applegate Inn

17. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

18. Valley Motel

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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

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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