Welcome to Capital Rivers Connect
The potential for a fresh, avant-garde hotel in Los Banos, California, as envisioned by the adept team at Capital Rivers Commercial, showcasing contemporary design, unparalleled conveniences, and a dedication to enhancing the local hospitality sector, amid the vibrant setting of Los Banos's transformative terrain.

Hotel Potential in Los Banos, CA

Recent market research suggests the city of Los Banos may support another hotel. The data suggests Home2 Suites, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express and Suites by IHG, and Tru by Hilton may be viable options.

A new hotel could be built in several Los Banos locations. The three sites below topped the list. All are on Pacheco Boulevard, Los Banos’ principal street. The proposed hotel locations are east of Interstate 5 (I-5), which connects the west coast from Canada to Mexico and produces transitory room night demand. Los Banos, Gustine, and Santa Nella, all near I-5 in western Merced County, have a large agricultural demand generating cluster. The cities of Gustine and Hollister west of Los Banos also provide primary leisure demand.

Los Banos’ primary road, State Route 152, links the Bay Area to the west and Fresno to the east, serving as Merced County’s entryway. People moving to Los Banos from the Bay Area and Fresno need this connectivity. According to Los Banos, 1,800 dwelling units are planned.

Development in and around the subject’s submarket should improve the location during the next few years. Merced County is marketing many regions for growth, including Los Banos/Santa Nella, to expand its industrial parks along I-5. All of these characteristics should boost tourism in Los Banos and its development activity.

Hotel Site One: A +27-acre site next to the Los Banos Walmart Supercenter. This location is typical of Los Banos’ vast plots, which may need rezoning and land division for residential, commercial retail, food and beverage, and hotel development.

Hotel Site Two: Stonecreek Plaza retail center property: next to the recently completed IHOP, this site is suited for hotel development due to its proximity to a large base of pedestrian facilities on the west side of the city.

Hotel Site Three: Behind the Espanas restaurant on the east side of Los Banos, east of State Route 165.

Recent Posts

Podcast: Atascadero Economic Development and Revitalization

Atascadero economic development is transforming the city from a quiet bedroom community into a vibrant hub for remote workers, small businesses, and downtown revitalization. Strategic planning and community spirit are shaping its future—making Atascadero a model for balanced, community-driven growth on the Central Coast.

Read More »

Podcast: Building California’s Hydrogen Fuel Future

Hydrogen fuel is emerging as a scalable, zero-emission solution for transportation and energy storage in California. With infrastructure investment accelerating and cities along major corridors being eyed for development, the opportunities, challenges, and next steps in building a hydrogen-powered future are taking shape.

Read More »

Key Insights from the 2025 Monterey ICSC Convention

The 2025 ICSC Monterey Convention, held March 24–26 at the Monterey Conference Center, brought together approximately 1,000 commercial real estate professionals. The event emphasized authentic relationship-building, forward-looking strategy, and a clear-eyed understanding of both opportunities and constraints in today’s retail real estate environment.

Read More »

The Future of Hydrogen in California: Opportunities and Expansion

The hydrogen economy is rapidly gaining traction as an essential component of sustainable energy solutions, with an increasing focus on infrastructure expansion. Recognizing the significant potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Capital Rivers Connect recently engaged in a discussion with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership (HFCP) to explore key industry insights, challenges, and strategies to support hydrogen development initiatives.

Read More »

Podcast: How Manteca is Driving Economic Growth

Manteca’s prime location between Interstate 5 and Highway 99, along State Route 120, makes it an attractive destination for businesses and retailers. Historically, proximity was its biggest strength, but today, Manteca is investing in long-term economic sustainability, making it more than just a well-located city.

Read More »

Stay in Touch!

Sign up to get our latest news & updates

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.