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Main Street King | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Margarita

SAR 365

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

James

SAR 383

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Leslie

SAR 436

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

4. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2.1 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

james

SAR 233

SAR 261 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, cribs (free)

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Lindsay

SAR 285

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Jhonatan

SAR 296

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Desk, soundproofing, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

7. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

lilian

SAR 261

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Two queen beds non smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

One king studio sofabed non smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Jeremy

SAR 320

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Best Western Inn

2 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Medardo

SAR 340

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

thomas

SAR 223

SAR 250 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

2.3 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Juan

SAR 221

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

Premium Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Signature Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

12. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Nataly

SAR 335

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Samantha

SAR 254

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Merced Inn and Suites

2.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Antonio

SAR 222

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

15. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

4.9 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Joshua Paul

SAR 397

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

16. Applegate Inn

12.8 km from Merced County Fairgrounds

Timothy

SAR 254

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

17. Valley Motel

12.9 km 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

SAR 254

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

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Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,898 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 864 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 883 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Merced	8.4 Very good 168 reviews	View

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff great help"

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

8/10 Good

"Great stay"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It was the breakfast for me! =)"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"Great value. Clean and nice."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

Cozy Downtown Cottage

10/10 Excellent

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

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 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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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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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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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 savor 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 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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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 savor 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 travelers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

El Capitan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 will I be able to find close to Merced County Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Merced County Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merced County Fairgrounds?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Merced County Fairgrounds, head over to our customer service page.

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 Merced County Courthouse Museum 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. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

5. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

6. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

7. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

9. Best Western Inn

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

11. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

12. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

13. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

14. Merced Inn and Suites

15. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

16. Applegate Inn

17. Valley Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Merced County Fairgrounds

Top Merced County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

Cozy Downtown Cottage

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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