The Best Hotels Closest to Applegate Park Zoo in Merced - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

El Capitan Hotel

0.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Gonzalo

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Rajwant

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Angel

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Tien

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Freda

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Best Western Inn

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Rosario

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

1.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Cleopatra

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Charlotte

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

0.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Valdemar

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.5 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Daymon

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

2.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Pricilla

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Dale

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Merced Inn and Suites

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

FERNANDO

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Applegate Inn

7.3 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Maria

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,768 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 984 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area	2.5 star property	7.0 Good 1,000 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 812 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 161 reviews	View

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4/10 Poor

"The beds were absolutely HORRIBLE!! They were thin, hard mattresses on plywood. They wouldn’t give us another bed option. Would never stay here again!!!! Could not sleep on such hard terrible beds"

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

8/10 Good

"Very nice stay for a family wedding that was at the hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. The only improvement I would suggest would be to install a safe and I would have liked a mirror above the desk to help with getting ready when the bathroom is in use. The bar service and food were great. Breakfast was also decent. Breakfast service was excellent! I would recommend this hotel."

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay at property. Great service and staff. The only thing I would mention to people not aware of the area is that you do hear motorcycles early evening. In both stays they provide ear plugs in the room which is nice. I also like that there is carbonated water available at the water station on the 3rd floor. Bring a water bottle to take advantage. I highly recommend staying here if you're in Merced. Will stay here in a heartbeat if I am ever in Merced"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Needed a quick room for a stop between LA and Modesto, and this hotel was ideal. Pricing was fair and reasonable. It’s not a Ritz-Carlton by any means, but for what I paid, I couldn’t be happier. I slept like a baby - the room was very clean and clearly finished with care. Not a single stray paint overspray; it felt like it was painted by a perfectionist. Even some higher-end hotels can miss that detail. I’d absolutely recommend FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced for a quick overnight stay."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

2/10 Terrible

"The hotel had only one other occupant as far as I could tell and we got placed right next to them. They had guests over, were loud and up late and woke us up many times having sex! Walls are more than thin. It was the hardest bed and we got 2 very thin pillows. The door isn’t right fit as there was a decent gap around the whole frame allowing air and bugs to get in. The picture is not what it looks like from the front, so much so I drove around a few times trying to find it thinking no way this run down hotel was it."

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Merced County Courthouse Museum

3.7/5 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Applegate Park Zoo?

Applegate Park Zoo is located in Merced. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Applegate Park Zoo?

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 Applegate Park Zoo. Another good choice is Motel 6 Merced, CA - North, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Applegate Park Zoo?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Applegate Park Zoo.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Applegate Park Zoo.

What can I see and do near Applegate Park Zoo?

Enjoy the outdoors at Stephen Grey Park, McNamara Park or Macready Park. Create some family memories at Stephen Leonard Park and Merced County Fairgrounds. Explore nature at Merced City Dog Park and Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park.

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Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

El Capitan Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Best Western Inn

Quality Inn Merced Gateway to Yosemite

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Merced Inn and Suites

Applegate Inn

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Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

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