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Sonora Gold Lodge

2.0 star property
City-center motel within walking distance of Mother Lode Fairgrounds

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers - Sonora Gold Lodge (Sonora)
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Front of property - Sonora Gold Lodge (Sonora)
Sonora Gold Lodge is a cozy retreat near Adventist Health Sonora and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Enjoy free breakfast, relax by the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, or unwind at the terrace. With helpful staff, barbecue grills on site and coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
$72 nightly
The total price is $80
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Mini Suite, 2 Queen Beds and Sofabed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
480 West Stockton Street, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tuolumne County Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunch Box - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Day-O Espresso - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yianni’s Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Armory - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonora Gold Lodge

When visiting Sonora, Sonora Gold Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, water skiing, and downhill skiing are nearby. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1939
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Utility fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 2 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to October

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Gold Lodge
Gold Lodge Sonora
Gold Sonora
Sonora Gold
The Gold Lodge
Sonora Gold Lodge Motel
Sonora Gold Lodge Sonora
Sonora Gold Lodge Motel Sonora

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonora Gold Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonora Gold Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sonora Gold Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Black Oak Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sonora Gold Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

What's the area around Sonora Gold Lodge like?

Sonora Gold Lodge is in the heart of Sonora, a short 3-minute walk from Mother Lode Fairgrounds and 7 minutes' walk from Dragoon Gulch Trail Head.

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Reviews

Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very rustic, which was nice. Very clean. The remodeling made for a very enjoyable stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. All in all a very pleasant surprise especially considering the very reasonable price.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet in the back
gene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Very nice and comfortable
Ida, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

thought staff was kind and helpful,continental breakfast was good,

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was great, the staff was great and friendly and we were welcome with open arms.
Rosa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was friendly and helpful.
Bruce E, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had all the amenities I needed. Reasonable price.
Randall, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The community of people in the area are very friendly, it was safe and a quiet place to sleep. Local food spots were close by and areas we visited where only 30mins away. Perfect place for our small family to stay.
J, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Checking in was great as we entered the room the smell was extremely awful. The room was infested with fly's and gnats. After speaking to the manager, she offered us a another room. The second room was just as bad. the stench was almost untorerable, the flys
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service! Felt at home!
Naylissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was super satisfied with the staff here, they are all sweet people, and they have breakfast. I’ll definitely be coming back soon! Made me and my husband super comfortable and the bed was like being on a cloud! Thank you so much to the staff y’all rock
Felicia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Customer Service!
Lyle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient and cozy for how old it is. Nice location. Only issues were the bathroom was not the cleanliness and we found a piece of trash under the bed. Otherwise, it was nice stay.
Alexi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Better Than Expected

Better than I expected. Older and definitely not fancy, but comfortable. I felt safe staying there alone. They were nice. It was clean.
Dana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Get away trip.

Nice and cozy, comfortable, very quiet, some minor issues but it got resolve immediately. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Melissa was AWESOME 👍. Clyde to main attractions, shopping and dining.
Irene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We used the room for the groom and his groomsmen to get ready for a wedding. The location of the wedding was the fairgrounds and this motel was perfect (across the street). It is an older motel, but was clean.
Katherine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff is super! They are very kind. This place allows pets.Our lock on our door needs to be fixed. I had to jiggle the key over and over to unlock the room door.
Sonja, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Exterior was unkept, trash at entrance walkway. Noisy, because of pets (dogs) barking and attacking other pets. ( Owner of pet appeared to not have pet under control). Guest knocked on door twice around 2-3 am. However, front desk service was very nice.
Odelia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff was great and the room itself wasn’t bad at all. Except the heater was very very old and didn’t really work. But the outside the problem. There a front and back to this place one long single story motel. Front is ok but the speedbymbs will mess your car up should put better ones in .the back tho is long row of bushes and all inside are numbs just living there.and nobody cares . Overall ok place to stay. But lock your car and don’t leave your room unlocked
Bryon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2 refrigerators in room and only 1 worked. Phone wasnt plugged in but wires everywhere. View from bathroom window was a junk yard. Bathroom door shimmed oddly and didnt fit door jam, and door was stained badly. Big holes in wall. Graffiti on ground near front door. Plugs didnt work. Exposed fuses from open sub panel. Ice cream left in fridge from previous guest. Looks to be a place for illegal activity based on guys on bicycles going in and out of property. Staff was friendly, cable TV was great, and bed was comfortable. Not recommended.

8/10 Very good

The bed was awesome
Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The stay was okay for one night
Kanti, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was better than the reviews we read online, so we were pleasantly surprised. If you need a one night inexpensive stay to rest it will survice.
Jon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable
Genevieve, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap price,
binh, 3-night trip