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

A modern outdoor seating area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a variety of plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a unique wall mural.

1. El Capitan Hotel

0.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Candace

$103 nightly

$116 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Merced

1.8 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Xiaorong

$127 nightly

$143 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A residential garden with various plants and rocks.

A room with a dark brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small wooden table.

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

A bathroom with a large mirror, a black countertop, a copper sink, and a towel rack with white towels.

3. FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Michael

$61 nightly

$69 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A Rodeway Inn with a modern facade, well-maintained landscaping, and clear signage.

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 reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with magazines, a refrigerator with beverages, and a wall with the hotel name.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a small cabinet with drawers.

4. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

lilian

$67 nightly

$75 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

5. Best Western Inn

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Carl

$91 nightly

$101 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

A beverage dispenser with labeled containers for orange juice, pink lemonade, and water.

A modern building with a flat roof, a central entrance with glass doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

1 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Egwin

$76 nightly

$85 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel dining area with a buffet, seating, and a television screen displaying 'Floor Decor.'

A reception desk with two chairs, framed leaf artwork on the wall, and a bulletin board with a sign.

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

7. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

1.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Regina

$80 nightly

$89 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 coffee maker with a label reading "maid" and a bag of coffee labeled "Fresh Coffee Inside."

A building with a sign that reads 'Signature' in a stylized font.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a window.

8. Signature Inn Merced Yosemite Parkway

1.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Myo

$70 nightly

$79 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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.

9. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North

0.9 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Samantha

$72 nightly

$81 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 two-story motel with a parking lot in front.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. PACIFIC EXPRESS INN

1.8 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Nataly

$109 nightly

$122 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A gym with various exercise equipment, including a bench, dumbbells, and cardio machines.

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

4 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Joshua Paul

$108 nightly

$119 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, arranged on a counter with a patterned tile backsplash.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a computer, and a welcome sign.

Two beverage dispensers stocked with various drinks and a snack shelf with chips and other snacks.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, and a view of the city through a window.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Maria

$99 nightly

$111 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A Towneplace Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped spaces.

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.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

2.7 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

gricelda

$116 nightly

$130 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window.

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.

14. Ramada by Wyndham Merced

2.5 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Beatrice

$81 nightly

$91 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

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.

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Diane

$93 nightly

$105 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A parking lot with several cars, a sign for Apple Inn, and a building with a red roof in the background.

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.

A hotel room with a desk, a dresser, a mirror, a television, and a lamp.

16. Applegate Inn

7.3 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Timothy

$68 nightly

$73 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a small garden.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a toaster, a knife block, a fire extinguisher, and a First Aid kit.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a coffee station, and two wooden chairs.

17. 10 Mi to Yosemite Lake: Atwater Retreat

5.3 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Isaiah

$145 nightly

$156 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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 room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

18. Merced Inn and Suites

2.6 mi from Applegate Park Zoo

Shabbir

$59 nightly

$66 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a granite countertop.

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

A motel sign with the word "MOTEL" in large red letters on a building.

19. Valley Motel

7.4 mi 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

$80 nightly

$86 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Applegate Park Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
El Capitan Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,916 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Merced	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite	8.6 Excellent 905 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite	8.2 Very good 207 reviews	View
Best Western Inn	7.8 Good 751 reviews	View

Top Applegate Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Quick check in. Clean spacious room with kitchen. Delicious breakfast. Helpful front desk. I would stay again"

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

10/10 Excellent

"We've stayed there before because it's not only reasonable, but the beds are comfortable and it has all the amenities that meet our needs; microwave, coffee pot, hair dryer, fridge and a place to hang up our clothes."

El Capitan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience. My son's wedding. ❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

8/10 Good

"Near highway and train tracks. Trains go through multiple times in the night."

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

10/10 Excellent

"Only downside is that they don't provide breakfast (we knew that before booking)"

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

8/10 Good

"Very clean pet friendly house with good yard to let pups freely move around. House very clean. Older home in need of some updates but would recommend. Neighborhood seems very safe."

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 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. Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area

7. Merced Hotel - Gateway to Yosemite

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

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Merced

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

El Capitan Hotel

Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

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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