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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees.
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.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
Merced
United States
Joshua Paul
$108 nightly
$119 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Merced
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and comfortable seating areas.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There are various food items and kitchen appliances on the counter.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Los Banos

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Los Banos
Los Banos
United States
Velappan
$113 nightly
$125 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Los Banos
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.
A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained exterior.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Turlock

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Turlock
Turlock
United States
Veronica
$116 nightly
$127 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Turlock
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 kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.
A Towneplace Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped spaces.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
Merced
United States
gricelda
$116 nightly
$130 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced
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.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Merced
United States
Licet
$127 nightly
$143 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone facade, and a clear sign indicating a 10-6 check-out policy.
A modern kitchen area with a long counter, multiple appliances, and a dining table with chairs.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pergola with string lights.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, chairs, a dining area, and a kitchen area with a TV.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Turlock, CA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Turlock, CA
Turlock
United States
Michael
$136 nightly
$149 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites by Hilton Turlock, CA
Interior
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a Christmas tree.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a colorful rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and a window with a view of a hillside.

7. Water Views & Decks: Spacious La Grange Retreat

Water Views & Decks: Spacious La Grange Retreat
La Grange
Water Views & Decks: Spacious La Grange Retreat
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small front yard with a lawn, and a tree.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a television mounted above the counter, and a refrigerator in the corner.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a small lawn.

8. La Grange Home w/ Covered Patio & Gas Grill!

La Grange Home w/ Covered Patio & Gas Grill!
La Grange
United States
Mark
La Grange Home w/ Covered Patio & Gas Grill!
A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.
A residential house with a front yard, a driveway, and a street.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a coffee station, and two wooden chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a toaster, a knife block, a fire extinguisher, and a First Aid kit.

9. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat
Atwater
United States
Isaiah
$145 nightly
$156 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a coffee station.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

10. Coulterville Home w/ Gazebo Near Lakes & Hiking!

Coulterville Home w/ Gazebo Near Lakes & Hiking!
Coulterville
United States
Ashley
Coulterville Home w/ Gazebo Near Lakes & Hiking!
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.
A two-story house with a garage, a well-maintained lawn, and mature trees.
A dining area with a table set for six, wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A house with a brick exterior, a large arched window, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn.

11. 1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-friendly Home

1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-friendly Home
Merced
1 Mi to Applegate Park Zoo: Pet-friendly Home
A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area with a wooden table and grey upholstered chairs, and a white door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a dresser. There are windows with a view of trees and buildings outside.
A living room with two beige leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

12. Chowchilla Home w/ Private Patio!

Chowchilla Home w/ Private Patio!
Chowchilla
Chowchilla Home w/ Private Patio!
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a framed sign on the wall and a ceiling light.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher.
A modern two-story house with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a wooden fence.
A backyard with a covered patio, a wooden fence, and a lawn.

13. Sunny Turlock Cottage: Walk to Downtown!

Sunny Turlock Cottage: Walk to Downtown!
Turlock
Sunny Turlock Cottage: Walk to Downtown!
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a large window.
A residential entrance with a metal door, a welcome sign, and a wooden fence adorned with colorful floral paintings.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered entryway, and a landscaped front yard.

14. Spacious Merced Vacation Rental!

Spacious Merced Vacation Rental!
Merced
United States
Michelle
Spacious Merced Vacation Rental!
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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with a plant, and a closet with a red door.
A hallway with patterned floor tiles, a white door, and a red wall.

15. Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!

Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!
Atwater
Golf, Fish & More: Cozy Safari Unit in Atwater!
A modern living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a marble coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A modern living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a marble coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A spacious dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A two-story residential building with a garage, a brick section, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. 4 Mi to City Center: Family-friendly Retreat!

4 Mi to City Center: Family-friendly Retreat!
Merced
4 Mi to City Center: Family-friendly Retreat!
A modern living room with a fireplace, a TV mounted above it, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
Room
A hallway with white walls, a wooden floor, and a shelf with decorative items and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a large mirror above the sink.

17. New Listing University Pastoral

New Listing University Pastoral
Merced
New Listing University Pastoral
A spacious living room with a staircase, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a desk.
A backyard with a trampoline, a wooden fence, and a house.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a black leather couch.

18. Spacious Turlock Home ~ 1 Mi to University!

Spacious Turlock Home ~ 1 Mi to University!
Turlock
Spacious Turlock Home ~ 1 Mi to University!
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a bar stool.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, grey sofas, and a fireplace.
An outdoor patio with a blue sectional sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a white table and chairs.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a driveway.

19. 7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard

7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard
Merced
7 Mi to Lake Yosemite: Family Home w/ Fenced Yard
A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, a white sofa with yellow cushions, and a kitchen in the background with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A house entrance with a front door, stone pillars, and a garage door.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two white sofas with yellow cushions, and a glass coffee table.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a white staircase, and a dining area in the background.

20. 4 Mi to Dtwn Merced: Spacious Home w/ Yard!

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

El Capitan Hotel

609 W MAIN STREET Merced CA
$101 nightly
$113 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
El Capitan Hotel
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Gateway to Yosemite National Park, this Central Valley city offers easy access to Sierra Nevada adventures and stunning wilderness hikes. Explore the Merced River's gentle kayaking routes and visit the historic courthouse museum to understand the region's agricultural heritage.

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Merced

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Merced, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Merced, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Merced for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Merced near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Merced 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Merced?
El Capitan Hotel, around 0.1 mi northwest of downtown Merced, is an Expedia customer favorite. Dining romance packages and hypo-allergenic bedding are just two of its amenities. Courtyard by Marriott Merced is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It offers a pillowtop mattress and a cafe, and is about 2 mi southeast of the center.
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Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and well-kept rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, fitness equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These properties may also include a bar and restaurant. Elevate your Merced getaway by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, 24-hour room service and luxury toiletries, you'll enjoy a higher level of relaxation and comfort.

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