Name: Best Western Inn
Address: 1033 Motel Drive, Merced, California, United States of America, Merced, California, US
Price range: $82–$107 per night
Rating: 7.82

What guests think

Reviews of Best Western Inn describe very friendly, accommodating staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, with a hot breakfast often praised, but frequent traffic and train noise and tight parking are common drawbacks that travelers repeatedly note.

The location by Highway 99 is convenient for UC Merced visits and road trips. Rooms are often spacious or updated, though some report dated features, uneven floors, broken fixtures, or malfunctioning amenities. A few reviews cite a sketchy surrounding area, limited parking security, and occasional facility hiccups like a closed or unheated pool. Expect a straightforward, value-focused stopover.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool is available but occasionally unheated or closed. Parking is tight and security feels limited, with one theft report and a few requests for more oversight.

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8

Xia

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a little tight. Some of the flooring were broken in the room. Besides that, staff was friendly, easy to check in and out, good breakfast, room was clean.

2

Chad

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I specifically picked this Hotel because they said they had a Hot Tub/Pool. They did not. Parking was also so tight you could barely fit a compact car in the spaces...I drive an SUV, so I could not find parking.

10

Daniela

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is really friendly! We stayed here to rest after our UCM tour and we had a great evening nights rest. The pool and breakfast was a huge plus!

10

Joanna

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was wonderful only thing I had problems was the parking have a small parking area but other than that everything was nice

10

Johanna

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good just the pool was not heated.

8

RAYLENE

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean but we were very disappointed that the pool was not open.

10

Jeremy

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Deep pool. Good choices for breakfast (make your own breakfast burrito!). Room was clean and spacious. Water got hot quickly. Staff was friendly and professional.

6

Riyaz

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Except the friendly staff and service, everything about the hotel was below expectations. The hotel is right next to a highway and has old zero sound insulated windows. We could hear every single vehicle on the highway. Except for about 2 hours in the middle of the night. The bathtub collected water as we showered. The 1st floor room floor creaked. The towels were possibly very old after years of washing again. The overall quality of the room was way too low. The breakfast was ok but for some reason did not like it. The car parking was super crammed. On top of that a group of construction crew were staying for the season. Their huge trucks occupied more than the parking spaces available.

4

Helen

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures hid the fact that there was no elevator only outside stairs and outside doors. Advertised guest laundry and did was not operational, and the train tracks were across the road and had trains all night long.

2

celestino

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cameras on this property are pointless, my trailer was broken into. I parked in front of a camera but it was no help to investigation. Its just a hot spot for thieves. They know how to work the angles because they probably hit the spot other times from what it seems

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently note clean rooms and well-kept spaces. A few mention odors, dirty spots, sewage smells, or worn towels.

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8

Xia

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a little tight. Some of the flooring were broken in the room. Besides that, staff was friendly, easy to check in and out, good breakfast, room was clean.

10

Robert

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well-maintained property.

2

Xia

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no hair dryer in the room, only 2 towel. The room is not clean.

4

lee-ling

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sewage smell in bathroom of the handicapped room. Need to close the bathroom door to not smell it.

10

Kimberly

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. The staff was accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The towels were soft and clean. The shower had great water pressure. We really appreciated all the on demand features included with the tv. We had lots of movie choices from which to select. The only downside was the freeway noise but that couldn’t be helped. We would definitely stay again.

10

Brynik

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean. Front desk and housekeeping were excellent, breakfast was excellent also

10

Susan

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Yandell at check in, she is absolutely fantastic. As luck would have it, I accidentally had booked my room for the following night. She was kind, caring and patient as I worked with Expedia and with her manager getting my reservation changed so that I wouldn’t lose the money I paid for the reservation. I had been traveling all day and was exhausted so I was so thankful for the kindness. The room was super clean and comfortable and very quiet. I will definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Merced !! Thank you again Yandell!!!

8

Liane

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really nice. I loved the folded napkins in the bathroom. The room did smell a bit like smoke. The breakfast had a good selection but it's only served until 9 am.

8

Hiren

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, staff excellent!

8

Sonia

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was an odd cleaning product odor in the room. The base of the bed was made of metal and was noisy if your foot hit it. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was really good. We enjoyed our stay.

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Rooms

Many guests find rooms spacious, comfortable, and sometimes updated with good in-room features. However, highway and rail noise is common, and some report maintenance issues like uneven floors, rocking toilets, faulty fixtures, or nonworking TVs.

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Kathleen

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable bed, Great breakfast!! Hwy noisy but for one quick stop on the trip it was ok

4

William

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So noisy with Hwy 99 traffic and SP train tracks just west of freeway, all the BW offered is ear plugs, when a train passed by it sounded like it was going thru the hotel,

6

Anthony

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and an excellent hot breakfast. Very noisy. Property is situated next to a busy freeway and RR tracks.

6

Juan

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK, place to stay if you’re just passing through very noisy

10

Roger

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is relatively spacious and parking was convenient. A little noisy at night since it's right next to the freeway. Descent hot breakfast.

10

Kimberly

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. The staff was accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The towels were soft and clean. The shower had great water pressure. We really appreciated all the on demand features included with the tv. We had lots of movie choices from which to select. The only downside was the freeway noise but that couldn’t be helped. We would definitely stay again.

8

Eren

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So noisy because of i99

6

Riyaz

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Except the friendly staff and service, everything about the hotel was below expectations. The hotel is right next to a highway and has old zero sound insulated windows. We could hear every single vehicle on the highway. Except for about 2 hours in the middle of the night. The bathtub collected water as we showered. The 1st floor room floor creaked. The towels were possibly very old after years of washing again. The overall quality of the room was way too low. The breakfast was ok but for some reason did not like it. The car parking was super crammed. On top of that a group of construction crew were staying for the season. Their huge trucks occupied more than the parking spaces available.

4

Jeremiah

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and modern room. It’s right next to the freeway so it was kinda loud.

2

john

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sounds like you're right on the highway. Didn't get any sleep. A/c loud also.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating. Occasional issues include waits at check-in and reservation mix-ups.

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10

Ian

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very competent staff when checking in.

10

Jacqueline

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service! Thank you

8

Michael

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well received. Young lady working at the time was very polite friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed.

10

Ericka

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the staff was very nice

10

Ronald

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet during my visit. Only concern was when I arrived for checkin I had to wait, because there was no one at the desk.

10

Daniel

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and very helpful. I enjoyed my stay.

8

Kara

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took a while because there was no one at the desk, and no one responding to the doorbell. We had to track someone down on the property. However the rest of the stay was very good. I had left something behind in my room without realizing it. When we went back to pick something up that my coworker had left in his room, they gave us both items from both rooms, having made the connection that we were traveling together!

10

Susan

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Yandell at check in, she is absolutely fantastic. As luck would have it, I accidentally had booked my room for the following night. She was kind, caring and patient as I worked with Expedia and with her manager getting my reservation changed so that I wouldn’t lose the money I paid for the reservation. I had been traveling all day and was exhausted so I was so thankful for the kindness. The room was super clean and comfortable and very quiet. I will definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Merced !! Thank you again Yandell!!!

10

Dolores

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

8

Hiren

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, staff excellent!

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Location

Right off Highway 99 and convenient for UC Merced and road trips. The nearby freeway and rail lines bring frequent noise, and several guests described the surrounding area as sketchy with limited walkable options.

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Katherine

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. The room is clean and neat. Our room is a corner room and it was spacious. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

10

Jian

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, good breakfast from 6am to 9am, convenient location to visit UC Merced, and reasonable price. The only issue is the noise of railway.

6

Anthony

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and an excellent hot breakfast. Very noisy. Property is situated next to a busy freeway and RR tracks.

6

Linda

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little boutique hotel, somewhat updated. Just needs a bit more sound proofing from the highway, if that’s possible.

10

MABEL

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean hotel. Too many abandoned buildings around it and no restaurants or liquor stores walking distance. Breakfast was also great!

10

Kathy

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a pretty nice stay at Best Western Merced. Its conveniently located next to freeway. It wasn't at all, noisy at night. The grounds were clean. The room was very clean, though a little old. The free breakfast was excellent. The two receptionist ( check in and check out) were the most friendly and helpful! I would stay here again.

10

Terese

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the room place was nice no bar or restaurant downfall area around the property sketchy

8

Jesse

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the breakfast!! Was pleasantly surprised about that. There was a little bit of noise being next to the freeway and railroad tracks, but nothing too bad. At first I thought maybe this property was priced a little too high, but the overall conditions and everything was great and the breakfast made up for it.

8

Alfredo

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unsafe area do to homeless

6

Ann Marita

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was fine. But there was no security chain on the door, and the area feels kinda unsafe. As a woman traveling alone, I didn't feel very comfortable. And yeah, it was noisy. Freight trains, freeway, loud neighbors, and doors slamming.

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Dining

Breakfast is a highlight, repeatedly described as hot, varied, and satisfying. Downsides include long lines at times and service ending at 9 am.

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Gregory

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast

10

Jian

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, good breakfast from 6am to 9am, convenient location to visit UC Merced, and reasonable price. The only issue is the noise of railway.

10

Youmans

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and Clean Hotel! Good breaskfast too.

8

Adelita

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast had a long line

10

Roderick

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just right for the work we were doing. Plus when the parking lot was almost full with Contractor's trucks, just like us we knew it was a good choice. Breakfast hit the spot. We Will be back if more work comes our way.

10

isela

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was nice , clean the rooms are big the beds are comfortable and the breakfast was gooooood

10

Rocio

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was awesome.

10

Dorothy

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love that Best Western serves breakfast. A full breakfast, not just juice and toast. There is always protein, usually eggs and sausage, plus all the standard breakfast options (pancakes, cereal, yogurt, fruit). There is comfy space in which to eat. A real bonus! Saves having to spend time finding a place, getting there and paying for it. Thanks Best Western!

8

Jesse

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the breakfast!! Was pleasantly surprised about that. There was a little bit of noise being next to the freeway and railroad tracks, but nothing too bad. At first I thought maybe this property was priced a little too high, but the overall conditions and everything was great and the breakfast made up for it.

10

Jeremy

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Deep pool. Good choices for breakfast (make your own breakfast burrito!). Room was clean and spacious. Water got hot quickly. Staff was friendly and professional.

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Month	Average price
January	$98
February	$98
March	$98
April	$99
May	$102
June	$90
July	$89
August	$93
September	$103
October	$92
November	$92
December	$84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $84	3 $83
4 $83	5 $83	6 $83	7 $92	8 $83	9 $92	10 $83
11 $90	12 $83	13 $83	14 $92	15 $83	16 $82	17 $83
18 $83	19 $83	20 $83	21 $83	22 $91	23 $83	24 $83
25 $90	26 $84	27 $83	28 $89	29 $83	30 $84	31 $84

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $101
20 $100	21 $92	22 $91	23 $90	24 $91	25 $90	26 $107
27 $91	28 $93	29 $93	30 $93