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Our top choices for Applegate Park Zoo hotels

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

1. El Capitan Hotel

1.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Margarita

AED 344

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

2.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Licet

AED 450

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

3.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

james

AED 228

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

lilian

AED 248

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Best Western Inn

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Carl

AED 333

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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

2.7 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Regina

AED 240

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1.6 km from Applegate Park Zoo

thomas

AED 218

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

3.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Juan

AED 228

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

9. 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

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

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

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

2.9 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

11. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

6.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Joshua Paul

AED 398

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

4.2 km from Applegate Park Zoo

James

AED 364

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

4.4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Terrence

AED 426

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

4 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Lindsay

AED 279

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

One king studio sofabed non smoking | Minibar

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

4.3 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Jeremy

AED 359

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

16. Applegate Inn

11.8 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Timothy

AED 246

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

17. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

8.5 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Isaiah

AED 419

AED 574 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

18. Merced Inn and Suites

4.1 km from Applegate Park Zoo

Antonio

AED 217

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

19. 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 248

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,908 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 885 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	8.2 Very good 201 reviews	View
Best Western Inn	7.8 Good 743 reviews	View

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

8/10 Good

"Somehow my room was double booked so someone walked in on me. If you walk into your room and someone elses name is on the TV tell the front desk right away"

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

8/10 Good

"We are a commercial traveler with over 3000 nights in hotels. We haven’t been in a Motel 6 since we came across the country from Ohio to California in 1962. Yes, their rooms actually were $6 a night back then. We paid $60 for our room at Merced Motel 6. That included a $6 upgrade fee to get a ground floor room. We only booked a single since we travel alone. However, all their single rooms are on the second floor. So much for “accessibility”…Only if you pay more… Our double room was so small you will bang your ankles on their plywood platform bed frames. The desk chair was so low it would fit a child nicely but not a medium sized adult. We added two pillows from the bed we didn’t use to be able to get to the right laptop height. There is no Kleenex box or coffee maker. We brought our own amenities. Our room was less than 100 feet from our car so bringing in our luggage was easy and quick. The A/C worked very good and cooled down our room (on an 88 degree day) quickly. The foam mattress slab on plywood bed was actually comfortable. Being a lazy Sunday night our motel area stayed quiet all night long. Check in-check out was simple and fast. The Motel 6 personnel simply did their job. No more – No less. There is a Black Bear restaurant across the street and various fast food franchises within walking distance. The best news about this Motel 6 is that they still have smoking rooms. We will stay here again when in the Merced area."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"QUEIT!"

Best Western Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Parking issue"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"friendly helpful"

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."

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay peaceful and clean affordable good room space"

7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard

10/10 Excellent

"The house was perfect for our family visiting Merced for graduation. The kitchen is well stocked. The house is spacious which is great for a larger group and there are plenty of sitting areas. Location was near everything and everywhere we needed to go. I would definitely book this house again."

Other attractions near Applegate Park Zoo

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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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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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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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)

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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Merced County Fairgrounds

7.8/10 (166 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, 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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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 Stephen Grey Park, McNamara Park, or Merced City Dog 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. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

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. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

18. Merced Inn and Suites

19. Valley Motel

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Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Best Western Inn

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard

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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