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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

1.6 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Jenica

￥15,455

￥18,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

2. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

3.1 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Shirley

￥12,322

￥13,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display on the wall, tiled flooring, and a reception area.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

3.1 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Licet

￥19,518

￥21,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

0.7 km from Stephen Leonard Park

thomas

￥11,039

￥12,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

5. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Samantha

￥10,358

￥11,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a rocky water feature in the courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a kitchenette.

6. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

3.2 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Nataly

￥13,661

￥17,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and palm trees.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4.4 km from Stephen Leonard Park

James

￥16,099

￥18,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

6.3 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Shaina

￥16,218

￥17,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4.5 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Leslie

￥17,785

￥19,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

10. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

3.5 km from Stephen Leonard Park

james

￥10,349

￥11,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

4.3 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Lindsay

￥11,631

￥13,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4.4 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Jeremy

￥13,075

￥14,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

13. Best Western Inn

3.3 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Medardo

￥13,882

￥15,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

14. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

3.3 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Griselda

￥10,735

￥12,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

15. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

3.6 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Juan

￥10,579

￥11,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

16. Merced Inn and Suites

4.3 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Jesus

￥9,046

￥10,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 bed, two white chairs, a table with a vase of flowers, two wall-mounted lamps, and a desk with a chair.

A reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

17. Applegate Inn

11.5 km from Stephen Leonard Park

Timothy

￥10,357

￥11,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

18. Valley Motel

11.6 km from Stephen Leonard Park

"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

￥10,349

￥11,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Stephen Leonard Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,907 reviews	View
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area	7.0 Good 1,011 reviews	View
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North	6.4 901 reviews	View

Top Stephen Leonard Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and nice"

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"These room are clean"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

8/10 Good

"Staff were accommodating when weekend was overbooked."

Merced Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good service"

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

4BR Family Home w/ Pool. Near UC Merced and Yosemite. Ideal for Extended Stays

10/10 Excellent

"Great quick stay. Went up for a UC Merced graduation. Worked out perfectly."

Cozy Downtown Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Had everything you could need. Very clean and cozy! "

Other attractions near Stephen Leonard Park

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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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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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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Macready Park

Macready 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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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Stephen Grey Park

After visiting Stephen Grey 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephen Leonard Park?

Stephen Leonard Park is located in Merced. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. You'll find 81 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Stephen Leonard Park?

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Stephen Leonard Park. Another good option is Motel 6 Merced, CA - North, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Stephen Leonard Park?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Stephen Leonard Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephen Leonard Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Stephen Leonard Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Stephen Leonard Park?

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What can I see and do near Stephen Leonard Park?

You can wander around Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park, McNamara Park, or Macready Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Merced County Fairgrounds and Applegate Park Zoo. Explore nature at Stephen Grey Park and Merced City Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Stephen Leonard Park hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

3. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

5. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

6. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

8. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

11. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

13. Best Western Inn

14. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

15. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

16. Merced Inn and Suites

17. Applegate Inn

18. Valley Motel

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Top Stephen Leonard Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Best Western Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Merced Inn and Suites

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

4BR Family Home w/ Pool. Near UC Merced and Yosemite. Ideal for Extended Stays

Cozy Downtown Cottage

Other attractions near Stephen Leonard Park

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Youth Sports Complex

McNamara Park

Macready Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

Stephen Grey Park

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Poker Flats Casino

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