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Oct 30 - Nov 1
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Nov 6 - Nov 8

Our top choices for Merced family-friendly hotels

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

1. El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel
4.0 star property
Merced
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,919 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Candace
The price is ￥15,018
￥17,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
El Capitan Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large planters.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Only downside is that they don't provide breakfast (we knew that before booking)"
United States
Xiaorong
The price is ￥19,309
￥21,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
A motel with a sign reading "1199 Motel Dr."

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
2.5 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (908 reviews)
"just a great stay"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥9,247
￥10,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced
2.0 star property
Merced
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"Nice, clean and spacious rooms. The front desk staff was extremely kind and helpful. No mini fridges at this location at this time due to maintenance issues but made due with the ice bucket and ice provided just fine."
United States
Emilie
The price is ￥11,270
￥12,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Ramada by Wyndham Merced
A swimming pool with a red deck, a lifeguard stand, and a building with a balcony in the background.

5. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (207 reviews)
"Great staff great help"
United States
lilian
The price is ￥10,493
￥11,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with striped chairs.

6. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (751 reviews)
"Clean rooms, excellent staff, comfortable beds."
United States
Carl
The price is ￥14,265
￥15,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Best Western Inn
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a number "1215" on the facade.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
2.5 star property
Merced
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, Comfortable beds, hot water shower,"
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥13,235
￥14,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
A hotel lobby with a vending machine, a television, a blue seating area, and a reception desk.

8. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite
2.0 star property
Merced
7.2 out of 10, Good, (50 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff very friendly."
United States
Regina
The price is ￥15,717
￥17,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite
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.

9. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway
2.0 star property
Merced
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"• Conveniently located near Yosemite's West Entrance • Firm, clean mattresses • Happy, satisfied guests"
United States
Myo
The price is ￥11,029
￥12,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway
A motel with a parking lot, numbered 1410, and a sign indicating room availability.

10. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
2.0 star property
Merced
6.6 out of 10, (928 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff and very convenient parking"
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥10,645
￥11,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
A hotel with a rocky water feature in the courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

11. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
2.5 star property
Merced
6.6 out of 10, (41 reviews)
"The staff were really nice and helpful wonderful place to stay at will come back for another family trip "
United States
Nataly
The price is ￥17,174
￥19,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, wooden columns, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.

12. Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
Merced
6.0 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Good staff"
United States
Shabbir
The price is ￥9,296
￥10,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Merced Inn and Suites
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
2.5 star property
Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and very good breakfast nice location too"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥14,968
￥16,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Terrace/patio

14. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
3.0 star property
Merced
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (397 reviews)
"Great property, loved the location. Price fit the place."
United States
Dexter
The price is ￥16,671
￥18,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Hilton Garden Inn Merced
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a covered seating area.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
3.0 star property
Merced
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (880 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
gricelda
The price is ￥18,277
￥20,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
2.5 star property
Merced
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, and I liked the idea that they had a water system with pure, fresh water."
United States
Diane
The price is ￥14,729
￥16,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Merced

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Merced

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.
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
Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is ￥14,968
￥16,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Merced

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.
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
Merced
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is ￥14,968
￥16,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Nice hotel and enjoyed it.."
dhayaan 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's Merced like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Merced is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The biking trails, entertainment, and theaters are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Take to the air and fly into Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is located 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family trip to Merced?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the kids include Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area and Ramada by Wyndham Merced.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Merced?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Merced is 18 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Merced?
Applegate Park Zoo and Atwater Branch Merced County Library are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Merced. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Bloss House Museum and Merced River.
What's the best way for us to get around Merced?
To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Merced Station. Merced might not have very many public transportation choices so consider renting a car to explore more.