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MERCED INN AND SUITES

Relax at MERCED INN AND SUITES, featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and an outdoor pool. Conveniently located near Merced attractions and Yosemite Lake.

2010 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341, United States View on map
5.6/10
Average Based on 534 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced Hospitality with Budget Comfort

Recent visitors highlight the helpful staff and reasonable pricing alongside basic accommodations. The property offers essential amenities including complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi, appealing to travelers seeking value near local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and helpful staff providing good service and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Complimentary breakfast featuring hot coffee, waffles, and snacks appreciated by many guests.
  • Clean and spacious rooms with functional air conditioning and basic furnishings.
  • Quiet and safe-feeling environment, particularly in indoor-enclosed rooms less prone to pests.
  • Convenient location close to local points of interest and nearby dining options.

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms and facilities show signs of wear and occasional maintenance issues.
  • Instances of insects reported, though generally not widespread or disruptive.
  • The clientele can be varied, with some guests noting a modest, no-frills atmosphere.
  • Parking lot is well-lit but sometimes hosts loitering or uncertain behaviors.
  • Management and staff professionalism were noted as improved by some, but others mention recent changes negatively impacting guest experience.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers looking for basic, no-frills accommodations near Merced attractions.
  • Visitors needing free breakfast and Wi-Fi as part of their stay.
  • Pet owners, as the hotel is pet-friendly with a modest fee.
  • Short-term stays or extended stays where space and price are prioritized over luxury.
  • Guests planning to explore local museums and parks within walking or short driving distance.
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About this property

Welcome to MERCED INN AND SUITES

Located just off Highway 99 in Merced, MERCED INN AND SUITES offers straightforward accommodations in a casual setting. The property provides basic rooms equipped with essential amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, free breakfast, air conditioning, and free parking. The hotel also features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and is pet- and kid-friendly, catering to a variety of guest needs.

Guests typically find the environment relaxed with some noting the hotel’s practical value, especially for budget-conscious travelers or those seeking a short stay. While the décor and facilities show signs of wear, the rooms are maintained for cleanliness, and the staff receive praise for being friendly and helpful. The property has no airport shuttle service but includes a business center and on-site restaurant.

The hotel’s location makes it a convenient base for exploring local attractions such as the Castle Air Museum, Merced County Courthouse Museum, and Yosemite Lake, all within a few miles. Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Merced Regional Airport are accessible by car within approximately an hour and 11 minutes respectively, supporting ease of travel. Nearby dining and fast-food options add to the convenience for guests.

Reviews reflect a range of experiences, with some guests appreciating the affordable pricing, decent breakfast, and attentive staff, while others note the presence of older furnishings and occasional maintenance issues. Overall, MERCED INN AND SUITES suits visitors prioritizing affordability and basic amenities over upscale features, with a practical location for those exploring Merced and surrounding areas.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Fitness center
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

PC
Pito Cruel Mar 27, 2026
10

Wow the place updated alot of its inconviniences maintance is defeanetly doing its job and the manager marian has the place organized and the staff on their best behavior managment has defeanetly got a professional wow seriously just wow I seriously recomed the hotel

K
K Mar 20, 2026
10

Loved it! My stay was for over a month or so. Definitely an upgrade from the Motel 6. Clean room, clean air conditioning unit (no funky smell), breakfast was very nice. The owners are very nice people too. Didn't get lung infections or colds/flus from the room. Rooms enclosed in the building are less prone to bugs. (My) Room didn't smell like roaches or infestation which is great as I could not lift up the bed myself to clean under it. The back area behind the bed was clean as well. Any bugs I saw came in from an exit door down the hall, totally understandable. Neighbors were quiet, upstairs too. People around are friendly but you keep to yourself. Homeless can be around look for recyclables, didn't bother me or my people. Trash cans outside the exit doors for use. Bathroom was clean, no bug or roach markings or mold. Pet friendly, 10-15$ fee for big/small dogs. You're provided with a microwave, lamp, tv, bed/s, dresser and table/s. Very spacious for 4 people. Will pick this place again if I ever come back.

CD
Clark D'Souza Mar 06, 2026
8.0

Rooms a bit worn but bed and furniture new. A few sketchy people holed up in long term rooms, and a few people in older model dented cars in parking lot chilling. Well lit parking lot, seems safe with a few people wandering outside smoking. Super budget friendly motel.

AA
Adan Avalos Feb 21, 2026
10

Great staff, very friendly! Breakfast from 7-10am, hot coffee and waffles! In a good location with fast food and restaurants close by. Awesome for the price, check it out!

JP
Jonathan Park Jan 31, 2026
10

Great service Great workers, i remmember a very Nice girl Melah

ES
Elizabeth Sangree Jan 29, 2026
10

All of these negative reviews are from people going into this place with the wrong expectations. Is it outdated? Yes. Are there various stains? Yes. Is the clientele a bit bedraggled? Yes. But are the fundamentals for sleeping comfortably there, and are the people working there kind, and is there an effort to provide nice services despite the cheap price? Yes! The beds were clean and nice; the staff at the front desk was very helpful; and best of all they provided a real, free breakfast, plus snacks and good coffee. Overall a very good value from a hotel on the up swing.

KT
Kim Ta Jan 14, 2026
8.0

I stayed here with about a month ago and I think it is a decent place. I had no expectations and was glad that the price was not high. The stay was comfortable and quick. There was breakfast as they detailed. There are great and friendly staff there. Despite a few insects I saw in the restroom, I felt safe and okay staying here for a weekend. It was a money-saving stay and nothing extensive to notify future guests about. I would return under the conditions that I again wanted to save money and know that I will not utilize many feature/functions. My stay with family here for the weekend was to merely have a place to return to after my commencement. A plus is the variety of food options nearby and in close proximity from convenience food to restaurant next door to fast food places across the street. It was a good experience and a decent stay.

GW
Grizzy Wolfy Dec 27, 2025
10

Stayed at Merced Inn and Suites, and it was honestly a great experience. The guy at the front desk, Manny, was super nice and really helpful with booking my room. Gotta say, he was pretty hunky too lol. The room itself was big, clean, and smelled good which way better than I expected. If I could give it 10 stars, I totally would! UPDATE 11/2025: The best management of the hotel is gone. The current management is garbage. They don’t do anything except sit around and yell, like that plastic granny. Tell her to work harder and act like an actual adult, not a bratty child.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find MERCED INN AND SUITES

Merced, California, USA

Off Highway 99, this casual hotel is a 17-minute walk from Joe Herb Community Park and 3 miles from the Merced County Courthouse Museum.

  • Merced 53 min Walk
  • Parsons @ Childs/ Holiday Inn (northbound) 5 min Walk
  • Yosemite Pkwy @ Carol (eastbound) 15 min Walk
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1 hr 1 Car · 2 hr 37 Transit
  • Merced Regional Airport 11 min Car · 31 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Castle Air Museum 1,275 reviews

Castle Air Museum

5050 Santa Fe Dr, City of Atwater, CA 95301, United States

4.7 · Museum
Merced County Courthouse Museum 161 reviews

Merced County Courthouse Museum

W 21st &, N St, Merced, CA 95340, United States

4.6 · Local History Museum
Yosemite Lake 224 reviews

Yosemite Lake

California 95340, USA

4.5 · Lake
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