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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a unique wall mural.
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.

1. El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel
Merced
₩125,448
₩148,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
El Capitan Hotel
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a wooden vanity with a sink.
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.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Merced
  • Splash into family fun at this Merced hotel, where a serene outdoor pool, comfy beds, and complimentary breakfast await young adventurers.
₩132,686
₩148,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
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 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.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Merced
₩155,470
₩174,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are towels and toiletries on the counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Merced
  • Family adventure: outdoor pool, free breakfast, spacious rooms, 3-minute drive from Merced County Fairgrounds.
₩125,288
₩140,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
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 modern hotel lobby with a digital display on the wall, tiled flooring, and a reception area.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Merced
  • Family adventures await at this Merced hotel, where kids splash in the seasonal outdoor pool and enjoy premium TV channels.
₩170,615
₩191,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees.
A modern architectural structure with vertical columns, a concrete pathway, and a view of palm trees and a distant building.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
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.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
Merced
₩145,070
₩159,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hilton Garden Inn Merced
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 gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

7. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Merced
  • Delightful family getaway with outdoor pool and fitness center just minutes from Merced County Fairgrounds.
₩121,347
₩135,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Inn
A bathroom with a black countertop, a large black bowl sink, a window, and white towels on a rack.
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.
A room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

8. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
Merced
  • Family-focused haven with on-site golf and fairground access offers quiet comfort just minutes from Merced attractions.
₩78,606
₩88,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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.
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 reception desk with a wooden finish and a white top.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada by Wyndham Merced
Merced
  • Family-friendly Merced hotel offers blackout drapes and cribs, just a 3-minute drive from the County Fairgrounds.
₩91,992
₩103,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Merced
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a number "1215" on the facade.
Reception
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a blue pillar, and a clock on the wall.
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Merced
  • Family-friendly escape offers free breakfast, laundry amenities, and a prime location near Merced County Fairgrounds.
₩79,410
₩89,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Merced

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Merced

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a view of the city through a window.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Merced
₩132,686
₩148,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
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 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.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Merced
₩155,470
₩174,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Merced
₩125,288
₩140,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a number "1215" on the facade.
Reception
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Merced
₩79,410
₩89,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
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 gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Merced
₩121,347
₩135,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Inn
A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.
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.

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite
Merced
₩92,976
₩104,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, wooden columns, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a symmetrical facade, palm trees, and a central entrance with a staircase.
A dining room with wooden chairs and tables, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites
Merced
₩79,075
₩88,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Merced Inn and Suites
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Merced

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a view of the city through a window.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Merced
₩132,686
₩148,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
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 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.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Merced
₩155,470
₩174,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
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 modern hotel lobby with a digital display on the wall, tiled flooring, and a reception area.

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Merced
₩170,615
₩191,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.
A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a patterned carpet.

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
Merced
₩125,288
₩140,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees.
A modern architectural structure with vertical columns, a concrete pathway, and a view of palm trees and a distant building.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
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.

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
Merced
₩145,070
₩159,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hilton Garden Inn Merced
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 gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike.

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Merced
₩121,347
₩135,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Inn
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 hotel reception area with a counter, a bookcase, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
Merced
₩91,138
₩102,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
A motel with a parking lot, numbered 1410, and a sign indicating room availability.
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.
A small, well-lit room with a kitchenette, two chairs, and large windows.

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
Merced
₩90,548
₩101,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Merced, CA - North
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 wooden desk with a television, a chair, and a small cabinet.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a TV, and a kitchenette.

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
Merced
₩131,479
₩147,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
PACIFIC EXPRESS INN
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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Find out more about Merced

Family friendly things to do in Merced

Merced, California, offers an array of family-friendly activities perfect for travelers with children. Start your adventure at the Merced Zoo, where little ones can enjoy close encounters with local wildlife, including playful monkeys and adorable otters, all in a beautifully landscaped environment. Just a short drive away, the Applegate Park offers expansive playgrounds and picnic areas, making it a fantastic spot for family gatherings or a leisurely afternoon outdoors. Don’t miss the chance to explore the nearby Yosemite Lakes and enjoy hiking trails suitable for all ages, where breathtaking views will leave the whole family in awe. For a touch of education mixed with fun, visit the Merced County Museum, which features interactive exhibits that engage kids and adults alike. After a day of exploration, consider staying in the heart of Merced, where family-friendly hotels provide spacious rooms and convenient amenities like pools and complimentary breakfasts, ensuring an easy experience. The area itself is vibrant, with easy access to restaurants and shops, allowing for a seamless blend of adventure and relaxation.

Top Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

8/10 Good
"Todo muy limpio personal muy amable"
Magdaleno 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG
Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good
"The hotel location is ok. Surrounded by nearby inn and some neighborhood.its right across the freeway so you can hear the sounds of cars passing by. Parking is very tight. Overall the room is clean and can’t beat the daily housekeeping! Very tidy and clean rooms as well as helpful front desk! Thanks for the very nice Indian lady front desk! She deserves a pay raise for going beyond her service!"
Aniceto Cruz 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Best Western Inn
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Turlock

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Turlock

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great"
Anita 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Turlock
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful experience.. clean rooms and very nice staff."
Brandon 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite
Merced Inn and Suites

Merced Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean. Simple. Old but quiet!"
e 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Merced Inn and Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent
"Easy friendly staff, clean room, great price, great breakfast."
Ralph 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area
Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"
Juan 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

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.

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