At Hilton Garden Inn Merced, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of California Merced. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Merced County Courthouse Museum - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 16 min drive
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 54 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 138 min drive
Merced Station - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Dutch Bros Coffee - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min walk
About this property
Hilton Garden Inn Merced
At Hilton Garden Inn Merced, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of California Merced. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
133 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2026
Safe-deposit box at front desk
An outdoor pool
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 22 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Poker Flats Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Merced and nearby?
Hilton Garden Inn Merced has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Merced?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
clean rooms and friendly staff
Dustin Felt
Dustin Felt, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2026
Great location, clean rooms, good staff
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
Clean, great people. I would stay again.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
Very clean
Very helpful
Not complaining at all
I will come back again
Cesar
Cesar, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2026
Soooo nice. Felt super new and everything felt nice and clean. We were in town for a hula convention and stayed somewhere else night one. Big mistake, this was more affordable and amazing. We have it marked for our whole group to stay next year. Beautiful pool area and outside space to hang out which we didn’t make use of but will next time. Room was great.
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Great space to rest and sleep!!!
Ruben
Ruben, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
Staff was very courteous. Room was spacious, very clean, and a comfortable bed. Highly recommend.
Jarome
Jarome, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
During check in, it was very busy and there was only one person working the front desk. Even though there were only 2 people in front of me, it took over 20 minutes to check in.
Breakfast - there is a buffet on the weekends for $17/pp and it is the quality of breakfasts at other hotels that are free. However, I was happy to learn that there were also cooked to order breakfast dishes available. Those were quite good.
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Linda Cheryl
Linda Cheryl, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2026
This property has only been open a few months. It id brand new. They are still working on a few things - the water pressure in my shower was low and was scheduled to be adjusted the day I left. The staff was excellent. I didn’t try the onsite restaurant, but it is nice that there is one available.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Wow! I always stay in pet friendly hotels with my service dog even though it’s not a requirement for him. I do this for many reasons that make ME more comfortable not the least of which being many such places have some dog amenities that are a nice treat for him. This hotel did not disappoint in that department. Cute dog treats, and water dish at check in, convenient places to take him out to potty, a list of v local pet stores and other common animal travel needs, an adorable door knob hanger letting staff know he’s there and emergency dog supplies available if needed (didn’t need any but it was good to know).
In addition to all of this the room was very nice. I struggle to sleep in hotels usually but this one was quiet and comfortable. The whole family had a wonderful night sleep and Thor the super hero canine got an extra treat at check out as well.
Cathleen
Cathleen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
My daughter has attended UC Merced for 3 years, so I've been up and back a lot in the last 3 years; have stayed at a lot of hotels. Hilton Garden Inn fills a niche that has been missing. The hotel is right on the exit for university parkway, so there is no need to travel through downtown if it's unnecessary for your trip. It's a quick easy to the university. This is also the fastest way to the university, even if driving from the north. This was my first time taking an electric car up, which was a leap of faith that the chargers would work. They did and it was really nice to see that there were 10 chargers, all new (as they were put in with the hotel) and I had no problems using them. The hotel is on the south side of Merced in area that was, a few years ago, just open farmland. They have built up the exit with 2 gas stations, a Starbucks, Chipotle, and a few other fast foods options as well as a Tractor Supply, all within a few minute walk of the hotel. The area is clean and outside of the downtown homeless population. I will use this hotel again, especially as it is directly on my path to the school, is clean, new, feels safe, and had a great staff.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
bed was extremely comfortable, I liked having a restaurant in the hotel
donna
donna, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2026
Wonderful stay
Kassandra
Kassandra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2026
Staff was so nice & made you feel welcomed
Dora
Dora, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2026
Convenient location. Staff was extremely helpful.
Dora
Dora, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2026
New hotel in merced. Very clean and comfortable. We didnt have our pups this time but it was very pet friendly.
elizabeth
elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2026
Our cats 🐈⬛ enjoyed it
Don
Don, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2026
This Hilton was delightful! It’s brand new so very clean and comfortable. I’ll be staying here every time I pass through which is twice a year. Excellent hotel!
Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2026
Everything was amazing
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
Brand new, clean hotel
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
Nice quiet room and wonderful staff. I highly recommend this new hotel.
Hao
Hao, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2026
Clean
jaime
jaime, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2026
This was a beautiful property. It appeared to be brand new. The front desk staff were pleasant and very helpful. The room was spotless. I would highly recommend this property. It was accessible to the freeway as well