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Our top choices for University of California Merced hotels

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El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel
4.0 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1580)
"Great place to stay"
United States
ANDREA
The price is RM393
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
El Capitan Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
2.5 star property
9.2 km from University of California Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Good hotel and good brakefast "
United States
Héctor
The price is RM388
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced
2.0 star property
8.9 km from University of California Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (24)
"Very clean, excellent place to stay."
United States
Petros
The price is RM331
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Merced
Lounge
Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (951)
"Great stay!"
United States
Shane
The price is RM483
RM541 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Property amenity
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
9.3 km from University of California Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (777)
"Room was quiet and beds were very comfortable."
United States
Irene
The price is RM474
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Garden
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (734)
"Easy check in, clean remodeled rooms and accommodating staff. We would stay here again"
United States
Robyn
The price is RM323
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
Outdoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
2.5 star property
9.2 km from University of California Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great place"
United States
Joseph
The price is RM382
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Breakfast area
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
2.0 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (146)
"Excellent "
United States
Mark
The price is RM309
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
Lobby
Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
8.8 km from University of California Merced
7.6 out of 10, Good, (649)
"Would stay again"
United States
Stuart
The price is RM370
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Best Western Inn
Lobby
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Awesome "
United States
William
The price is RM271
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite
Exterior
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite

Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
2.0 star property
8.4 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Room very clean"
United States
Jerry
The price is RM278
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite
Front of property
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
2.5 star property
8.7 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (34)
"The people at the front desk were very accommodating and polite"
United States
Mark
The price is RM286
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
2.5 star property
9.5 km from University of California Merced
6.8 out of 10, (1009)
"The room was good for the price, and lady at front desk was very kind"
United States
CYNTHIA
The price is RM268
RM301 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Garden
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
2.0 star property
9.4 km from University of California Merced
6.2 out of 10, (814)
"friendly employees nice housekeeping clean and perfectly quiet walking distance to stores and restaurants"
United States
Diana
The price is RM292
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
Lobby
Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
9 km from University of California Merced
5.8 out of 10, (1003)
"Quite run down. "
United States
Joe
The price is RM216
RM242 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Merced Inn and Suites
Exterior
Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn

Applegate Inn
2.5 star property
16.6 km from University of California Merced
7.0 out of 10, Good, (264)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Randy
The price is RM288
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Applegate Inn
Interior
Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

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

Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!
3.0 star property
13.2 km from University of California Merced
The price is RM327
RM654 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!
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Top University of California Merced Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente 10"
Edwin 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
El Capitan Hotel

Hotels near other University of California Merced attractions

Merced County Courthouse Museum

3.5/5 (39 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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Applegate Park Zoo

3.6/5 (54 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 University of California Merced?
University of California Merced is located in an area that travellers like for its university setting. You'll find 34 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Merced and Ramada by Wyndham Merced.
How many hotels will I find near University of California Merced?
Expedia has 34 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.