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

A cafe with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas including tables and benches, hanging plants, and a bar counter with stools.

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

1.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Margarita

AED 344

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

2.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Licet

AED 468

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A garden with topiary sculptures and a pathway.

A room with a wooden desk, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, and an ironing board.

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.

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

3.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Michael

AED 228

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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.

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

lilian

AED 254

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Best Western Inn

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Carl

AED 333

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster, and a bread display.

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a check-in kiosk, a hand sanitizer dispenser, and a trash bin.

A building with a red entrance canopy, American flags, and a sign for AAA.

6. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

2.7 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Regina

AED 255

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.6 km from Applegate Park Zoo

thomas

AED 238

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

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.

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nury

AED 250

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

9. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

2.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

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

10. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

1.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Samantha

AED 248

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 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.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

6.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Joshua Paul

AED 398

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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 hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Sandra

AED 426

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a snack bar.

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

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Carmen

AED 252

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

FERNANDO

AED 283

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 reception area with a marble counter, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

16. Applegate Inn

11.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Timothy

AED 252

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, wooden columns, and a seating area with a round table and chairs.

A dining room with wooden chairs and tables, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

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.

17. Merced Inn and Suites

4.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Shabbir

AED 217

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 compact room with a small refrigerator, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

A motel with a parking lot, a red car, and a building with a red roof.

18. Valley Motel

11.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

"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

AED 264

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,907 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 889 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	8.2 Very good 202 reviews	View
Best Western Inn	7.8 Good 745 reviews	View

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love the vintage vibe and the record player in the room. The decor was incredible. I also ate breakfast at the Rainbird restaurant, it was tasty"

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaning ladies got started early which allowed us to check in early. Both they and the front desk staff were awesome. If we come back to Merced we’ll definitely be back. Thanks for everything!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Everthing was great!"

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean nice place to stay"

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"The front desk staff were really nice and helpful."

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

10/10 Excellent

"Easy friendly staff, clean room, great price, great breakfast."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly, room was clean, breakfast options were good :)"

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."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

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Merced County Courthouse Museum

7.4/10 (69 reviews)

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Regal Hollywood - Merced

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Poker Flats Casino

6.6/10 (46 reviews)

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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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McNamara Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

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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, check out the 26 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

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 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 find near Applegate Park Zoo?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most room reservations 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 non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Applegate Park Zoo.

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

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Applegate Park Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Applegate Park Zoo?

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

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Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

1. El Capitan Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

5. Best Western Inn

6. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

9. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

10. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

11. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

16. Applegate Inn

17. Merced Inn and Suites

18. Valley Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

El Capitan Hotel

Best Western Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

Other attractions near Applegate Park Zoo

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Regal Hollywood - Merced

Poker Flats Casino

Stephen Grey Park

McNamara Park

Merced County Fairgrounds

Stephen Leonard Park

Youth Sports Complex

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