FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

2.5 star property
Hotel in Merced with free parking

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Garden
Property amenity
Property grounds
Interior detail
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1199 Motel Dr, Merced, CA, 95340
  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Merced College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Merced

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Poker Flats Casino and Regal Hollywood - Merced. This 23-room hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mercy General Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Merced College - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • University of California Merced - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 4 min drive
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Star Burgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite

Hotel in Merced with free parking
FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with flat-screen TVs. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

As of Apr 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite on Apr 12, 2025 start from $85.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

This hotel is located in Merced, close to Merced County Fairgrounds, Merced County Courthouse Museum, and Poker Flats Casino. You'll also find McNamara Park and Applegate Park Zoo within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite have a casino?

No, FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as a garden.

Does FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite though service animals are welcome.

Does FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

The closest major airport to FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite is Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal), which is 5.3 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite?

No, at FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

FairBridge Inn & Suites Merced/Gateway to Yosemite Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 589 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kao

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beside the toilet being backed up. The room is nice n clean. Plenty of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Poor
This hotel is next to the freeway and so noisy!! Won’t stay there ever again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were very nice. Room was clean and modern. Hard floors with no carpet, but very clean. Some noise from the adjacent highway 99. We nneded a clean place to sleep for 1 night and it served the purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarieta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little motel in Merced
Excellent for Yosemite or UC Merced trips
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brayden

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiofilo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for quick trips to Yosemite, UC Merced
Pros: All was good, as described online, pictures are accurate. Clean. Friendly front desk people. Small business, well managed. Cons: there is no plug in the bathtub, and window is facing a narrow strip of backyard that’s trashed and look unhygienic, also the screen mesh was broken. Could be easily fixed. Overall good value for money. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lopaul

Liked: Cleanliness
Too noisyfrom high way and floor not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Merced

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round good stay - noise from trains bothersome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a one night stay at the FairBridge Inn while visiting my son at UC Merced. The room was clean. Check in was quick and easy. It is located right of the freeway so it is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at this location on my travels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Missing were any vending machines for drinks, reading lights for the beds, bath mat (absorbing mat outside the shower), and the option for softer pillows. The fridge also needed defrosting as the ice was interfering with the closing of the fridge door. I appreciated the low fan setting on the AV and the quiet and comfortable parking/courtyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauricesa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unprofessional terms knocking at your door 3 to 4 times before your check out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024