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

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a unique wall mural.

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.

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Candace

฿3,160

฿3,735 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

฿3,343

฿3,750 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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 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.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

gricelda

฿3,917

฿4,394 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, lounge chairs, and exercise equipment in the background.

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.

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Xiaorong

฿4,298

฿4,814 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2.1 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Michael

฿1,980

฿2,218 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 wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window.

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

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.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Beatrice

฿2,317

฿2,600 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Diane

฿3,156

฿3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

lilian

฿2,267

฿2,539 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 gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

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.

9. Best Western Inn

2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Carl

฿3,057

฿3,424 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 beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

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

฿2,553

฿2,864 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel dining area with a buffet, seating, and a television screen displaying 'Floor Decor.'

11. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Regina

฿2,694

฿3,018 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall with colorful geometric patterns, and framed pictures.

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

2.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Myo

฿2,363

฿2,652 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating the number 6.

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Samantha

฿2,425

฿2,721 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

14. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

฿3,312

฿3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 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

2.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Shabbir

฿1,992

฿2,231 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 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

฿3,655

฿4,027 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 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.

17. Applegate Inn

12.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Timothy

฿2,720

฿2,937 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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

9.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Isaiah

฿3,849

฿5,272 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

฿2,431

฿2,625 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,918 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 906 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Applegate Inn

8/10 Good

"Muy tranquilo"

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, Comfortable beds, hot water shower,"

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"

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

Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Applegate Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

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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