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

A modern outdoor seating area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a variety of plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

0.7 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Margarita

£83

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A reception desk with a computer, a bench, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

A vending area with two freezers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

1.9 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

James

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Licet

£103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

1.9 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Terrence

£98

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

A room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

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.

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

5. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

1.3 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

james

£53

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

6. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

1.8 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Lindsay

£64

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, toaster, and a bowl of oranges.

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.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a small cabinet with drawers.

7. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.2 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

lilian

£57

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

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

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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

1.8 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Jeremy

£72

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area with striped chairs.

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

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

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

9. Best Western Inn

1.2 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Carl

£76

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

10. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Regina

£57

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

0.8 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

thomas

£50

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A coffee maker with a label reading "maid" and a bag of coffee labeled "Fresh Coffee Inside."

A building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

12. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

1.4 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Juan

£53

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

13. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

£88

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A motel with a parking lot, numbered 1410, and a sign indicating room availability.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating the number 6.

A small, well-lit room with a kitchenette, two chairs, and large windows.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a clock, and a TV on the wall.

14. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Samantha

£57

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 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.

15. Merced Inn and Suites

1.8 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Antonio

£50

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

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

3.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Joshua Paul

£90

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a fence, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

17. Applegate Inn

8 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Timothy

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a coffee station, and two wooden chairs.

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

18. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

6.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

Isaiah

£117

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a granite countertop.

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

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.

19. Valley Motel

8 mi 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

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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!

6.1 mi from Merced County Fairgrounds

£112

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,906 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 869 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 885 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Parking issue"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"friendly helpful"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks........................"

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."

4 Mi to Dtwn Merced: Spacious Home w/ Yard!

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great stay! Accurate listing, and great communication from host. Would stay here again."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

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 savour 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 savour 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 visit to Merced? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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 savour 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 savour 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 savour 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 savour 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 savour 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 travellers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

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 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 can I expect to find close to Merced County Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near 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.

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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. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

4. TownePlace Suites 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

Best Western Inn

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

4 Mi to Dtwn Merced: Spacious Home w/ Yard!

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

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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