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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 cafe with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas including tables and benches, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.

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

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Margarita

RM396

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

James

RM403

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Licet

RM518

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A kitchen area with waffle makers, a waffle dispenser, and a window providing natural light.

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

4. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Shirley

RM344

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 Towneplace Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped spaces.

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

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Leslie

RM472

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

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

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.

6. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2.1 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

james

RM275

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

7. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Lindsay

RM309

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Jeremy

RM347

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, toaster, and a bowl of oranges.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a bookcase, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

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.

9. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Griselda

RM285

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with striped chairs.

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

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.

10. Best Western Inn

2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Medardo

RM369

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with yellow chairs, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a flat roof, a central entrance with glass doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

thomas

RM293

RM329 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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

Juan

RM281

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 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.

13. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

RM363

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a clock, and a TV on the wall.

14. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Samantha

RM275

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 with a symmetrical facade, palm trees, and a central entrance with a staircase.

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

Jesus

RM240

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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 modern architectural structure with vertical columns, a concrete pathway, and a view of palm trees and a distant building.

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

Tracy

RM431

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

RM286

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A small room with a compact refrigerator, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

A motel sign with the word "MOTEL" in large red letters on a building.

18. 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

RM275

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a landscaped garden.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with two sofas, a fireplace, and patterned floor tiles.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with a plant, and a closet with a red door.

19. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

9.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

RM387

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 1898 1,898 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 1002 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 1005 1,005 reviews	View
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite	8.8 15 15 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 863 863 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was easy to find The room was really clean"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay from start to finish! The room was spacious, fresh, and exceptionally clean. A special shoutout to the front desk staff for being so welcoming and accommodating. The breakfast options were great with plenty of variety to start the day. Smooth check-in, hassle-free parking, and a very comfortable setup. Highly recommend!"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

8/10 Good

"It is a big and clean room with a kitchen and a full size refrigerator and a dinning table. Free self parking. the hotel is good overall but what thing I don't like is I saw dogs allowed into the hotel and the hotel is too close to highway traffic."

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good

"I have stayed here multiple times, the breakfast is better prepared than other BW hotels, the staff is nice, and the rooms are clean. My only qualm this stay is that the mattress was on a metal frame with springs that made sounds every time I moved on my bed. Besides that, the mattress was still comfortable and I will stay here again."

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Great value. Clean and nice."

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Clean room, a bit noisy from the highway"

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room nice breakfast"

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

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 20 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 20 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?

Local parks like McNamara Park, Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Stephen Leonard Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Stephen Grey Park, Macready Park and Merced City Dog Park. Poker Flats Casino, Merced College and Merced County Courthouse Museum are a few additional nearby sights.

Hotels near Merced County Fairgrounds

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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. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

4. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

6. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

7. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

10. Best Western Inn

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

13. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

14. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

15. Merced Inn and Suites

16. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

17. Applegate Inn

18. Valley Motel

19. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Best Western Inn

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

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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