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Historic Sonora Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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160 S Washington St, Sonora, CA, 95370
  • Place, Tuolumne County Superior Court
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sonora

Historic Sonora Inn places you in the centre of Sonora, within a short 5-minute stroll of Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum and Tuolumne County Superior Court. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sonora hotel include St. James Episcopal Church and Dragoon Gulch Trail Head.

What's nearby

  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tuolumne County Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. James Episcopal Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunch Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Day-O Espresso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yianni’s Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Armory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonora Tap Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Historic Sonora Inn

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Historic Sonora Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Historic Sonora Inn was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Sonora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1896
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Historic Sonora Inn offers 31 shared accommodations with air conditioning, a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This Sonora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 9 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (624 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sonora Inn
Sonora Days Inn
Days Inn Sonora Hotel Sonora
Sonora Inn Hotel
Sonora Inn Sonora
Sonora Inn Hotel Sonora

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Historic Sonora Inn?

Historic Sonora Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Sonora Inn?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Sonora Inn on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$121.35, including 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.

Is parking available at Historic Sonora Inn?

Yep, Historic Sonora Inn has a free self car park.

Does Historic Sonora Inn have a pool?

Historic Sonora Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to October.

Does Historic Sonora Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic Sonora Inn?

No, Historic Sonora Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic Sonora Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic Sonora Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Historic Sonora Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

Historic Sonora Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 200 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in downtown old Sonora, walking to shops and restaurants. Old school charm and very good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is amazing, super cool history and comfortable beds with very cold rooms and a free breakfast. I loved my stay here! Only downside is loud motorcycles/cars that go down main street, but that isn’t really Sonora inns fault. It stopped pretty consistently around 10-11pm though :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Noel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Concert trip!

Room was ok….restroom door could not close due to a raised floor. I know it’s an older hotel, but the upkeep of it is lacking. Parking was difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex, San Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is like a prison cell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location and very dog friendly. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice little town with a lot of history. The lighting in the room was really dark. Also had to keep the toilet seat down bc it smelled like sewage if left open
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Its ok. Had to park across the street. Saturday night no parking. No water pressure in shower. Never seen a bar of soap so small. Maybe 2 oz of shampoo in tube. It was quiet and it was clean. We would rate it about 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location.. was walkable to all kinds of shopping and food . The room was very cute.. it did need some attention to some issues.. the shower was not working properly and the faucet in the bathroom was also not working properly.. but it was still a very cute place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price (very reasonable) it was excellent. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Couldn’t fault it. Would definitely use again if passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst hotel stays I have ever had. I chose the Sonora Inn because in the pictures it looks pretty, classic, well cared for, and the location was great. Problems: 1) It is not well cared for. It is run down with seemingly little care to upkeep. Old, torn flags fly. 2)The building inside is a patchwork of remodels. 3) We were assigned a room that was very hard to get to, up and down stairs and around corners. 4) The bathroom in our room was closet sized and added on inside the room space. It was so small you could hit your head getting off the toilet. 5) The breakfast and breakfast area was so bad, it would have been better had they not had it. A staff person stood by the food to make sure you did not turn the knob on the toaster. There was no place to sit. We gave up and went down the street for coffee and bagel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Song Kok, Fremont

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Time to remodel the whole hotel especially room bathroom. Need to replace new mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Will come stay here again!!!

The customer service here is impeccable! The staff went out of their way to treat the family and dog like their own family. The breakfast was nice had a variety of choices. The pool was so refreshing especially since it was so hot when we went. The only thing that could use some help was the room appearance. They are doing a good job preserving the orinal look but the bathtub tile was chipping and the toilet flushed very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpfull, we like staying at non chain hotels,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Igor, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property needs remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel Stay for a Couple

Highly recommend staying here with its central location in the downtown and nearby hiking and adventure sites. The room is fine for a couple, but somewhat long and narrow. The AC cooled the room well and was not in the bedroom which kept the noise down. Bed was comfortable. Strangely the front desk staff had a pattern of being distant or grumpy, but not that important an issue. Overall, this was a perfect place to stay after a late night concert at Ironstone in Murphys.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Property, which we were told was recently renovated, did not meet the same standards. we had a room with cracked tiles in the shower, holes in the wall where the towel racks had been removed and you had to lift the toilet seat to close the bathroom door. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Maybe my expectations were too much for a “historic” hotel in an old gold rush town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as described. Very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025