Applegate Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Atwater with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1501 Sycamore Avenue, Atwater, CA, 95301
  • Castle Air Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Merced County Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Merced College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, Accessible

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Atwater

Applegate Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Atwater City Hall and Tower Park. This 75-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Atwater Branch Merced County Library - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Castle Air Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Merced College - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • University of California Merced - 19 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 20 min drive
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Applegate Inn

Motel in Atwater with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Applegate Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Applegate Inn Atwater
Applegate Atwater
Applegate Inn Motel
Applegate Inn Atwater
Applegate Inn Motel Atwater

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Applegate Inn?

Applegate Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Applegate Inn?

As of Sep 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Applegate Inn on Sep 21, 2025 start from $90.74, 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 is there to do close to Applegate Inn?

This motel in Atwater is within a 10-minute walk of Atwater City Hall, Tower Park, and Bloss House Museum. You'll also find Atwater Branch Merced County Library and Bloss Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Applegate Inn?

No, this motel doesn't offer parking.

Does Applegate Inn feature a casino?

No, Applegate Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Applegate Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Applegate Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Applegate Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Applegate Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Applegate Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Applegate Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Applegate Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Applegate Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Applegate Inn?

The closest major airport to Applegate Inn is Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal), which is 10.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Modesto, CA (MOD-Modesto City - County), which is located 29.9 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Applegate Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Applegate Inn.

Applegate Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 259 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose j

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was good. Let us in before 3 o’clock and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Esdeyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk gal was friendly and quick, no complaints there. Room carpet was sticky, towels were stained, toilet didn’t flush properly, and room smell was bad old and musty dirty…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Inga

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solrac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to comment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcellino, san jose

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was locked, customer service was horrible, not a a very warming experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room for the price is a great value.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although the room looked and smelled clean the bed had bedbugs!!!! Both me and my partner got bit up on both of our legs.. had numerous bites!!! So disgusted!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not unique but clean good parking available dennys walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard, Soledad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was working shower, no
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe to have breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were set up very nice, with plenty of room to sit down & watch TV and also a nic table and chairs for dining. Very sweet people who work there! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Railroad is not going anywhere and the central location in Atwater is worth the noise, that I got used to. Nice clean place, good people and reasonable $$
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Hipolito

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with partner
Customer service was excellent. They let us check in early. This is our second time staying there and I enjoyed both times. I need time we go that direction. We’re probably gonna stay there. The room was very clean. I don’t have no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JEANETTE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AWFUL..NO SOAP. NO TOILET PAPERS .NO SOAP..THE ROOM WAS DIRTY...AC MAKES A LOT OF NOISE...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candida F., CLAREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was good. Facility needs updating. Water filter mechanism in bathroom non functional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024