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

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Margarita

P5,848

P6,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a window with blinds.

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.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Francisco

P6,185

P6,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a covered seating area.

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

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

A hotel reception area with a computer monitor displaying a breakfast menu, a desk with a keyboard and mouse, and red upholstered chairs.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Terrence

P7,247

P8,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Licet

P7,953

P8,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

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

A room with a wooden desk, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, and an ironing board.

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

Valerie

P3,880

P4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Lindsay

P4,740

P5,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

7. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

lilian

P4,226

P4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, orange chairs, and a patterned rug.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

FERNANDO

P6,108

P6,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

9. Best Western Inn

2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Carl

P5,656

P6,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

10. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Regina

P4,334

P4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

1.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

thomas

P3,702

P4,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall with colorful geometric patterns, and framed pictures.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a window.

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

2.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Juan

P3,877

P4,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

13. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

P6,129

P6,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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

P4,221

P4,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.

15. Merced Inn and Suites

2.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Shabbir

P3,686

P4,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Joshua Paul

P6,762

P7,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 hotel room with a desk, a dresser, a mirror, a television, and a lamp.

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

17. Applegate Inn

12.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Timothy

P5,033

P5,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

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

A residential house with a front yard, a driveway, and a street.

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

9.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Isaiah

P7,122

P9,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

P4,217

P4,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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 hallway with patterned floor tiles, a white door, and a red wall.

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

9.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

P5,935

P9,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,912 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 869 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 885 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

8/10 Good

"I had a good experience, my room was clean first floor and my car was park near my room ..I slept good and comfortable Price was good too"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great."

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super unique hotel. Not the run-of-the-mill minimalist design, but instead a blend of the old and the new that is tastefully done with care and attention to detail."

Merced Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff"

Applegate Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very big rooms ."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"friendly helpful"

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Check in was easy as well as parking. The room was a little stuffy when we walked in and it took a little bit to get rid of the lingering odor after we turned the AC on. The bathroom was a different story. It reeked of mold. I opened the window for a little while to make it a little more bearable. The outside of the shower definitely had visible signs of mold, and the floors were not cleaned properly. I noticed quite a few strands of long black curly hair throughout the bathroom floor and in the shower (I have straight red hair). The shower itself also felt very flimsy. The floor kept making a weird popping noise when it was stepped on. The bed was also not that comfortable but overall, we had a bed to sleep in and a place to shower however, don't think I'll be staying here again."

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and staff very friendly."

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 savor 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 savor 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 time in Merced? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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 savor 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 savor 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 savor 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 savor 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 savor 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 travelers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Merced County Fairgrounds?

El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 will I be able to find close to Merced County Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to 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 Regal Hollywood - Merced 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. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

7. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9. Best Western Inn

10. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

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. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

19. Valley Motel

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

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Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

El Capitan Hotel

Merced Inn and Suites

Applegate Inn

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

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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