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El Dorado Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Sonoma Plaza

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Standard Room (Standard King)
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Lunch and dinner served, Californian cuisine
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June

Explore the area

Map
405 First Street West, Sonoma, CA, 95476
  • Sonoma City Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sonoma Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Standard Double Double)

Standard Room (Standard Double Double)

Standard Room (Standard Double Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Standard King)

Standard Room (Standard King)

Standard Room (Standard King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Standard Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room (Standard Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room (Standard Deluxe King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Patio Deluxe King-ADA Accessible)

Deluxe Room (Patio Deluxe King-ADA Accessible) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room (Patio Deluxe King-ADA Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Courtyard Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Courtyard Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Courtyard Deluxe King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Plaza Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Plaza Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View (Plaza Deluxe King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Courtyard View (Plaza King)

Standard Room, Courtyard View (Plaza King)

Standard Room, Courtyard View (Plaza King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sonoma

At El Dorado Hotel you'll be within steps of Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma State Historic Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen, serves Californian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sonoma hotel include Napa Valley Wine Train and Sonoma Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Sonoma City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sonoma Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buena Vista Winery - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 36 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Girl & The Fig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Valley Bar and Bottle Offices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner Sonoma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Pizza Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steiners Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Dorado Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Sonoma Plaza
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at El Dorado Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Sonoma hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Dorado Hotel offers 27 accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Sonoma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 9 to 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Dorado Kitchen

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 17 per person

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in November.

Property is also known as

Dorado Hotel
El Dorado Hotel
El Dorado Hotel Sonoma
El Dorado Sonoma
Hotel Dorado
Hotel El Dorado
El Dorado Hotel And Kitchen
El Dorado Hotel Kitchen
El Dorado Hotel Hotel
El Dorado Hotel Sonoma
El Dorado Hotel Hotel Sonoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Dorado Hotel?

El Dorado Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Dorado Hotel?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Dorado Hotel on 23 June 2025 start from AU$378.42, 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 El Dorado Hotel?

Yep, El Dorado Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does El Dorado Hotel have a pool?

El Dorado Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to November.

Does El Dorado Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Dorado Hotel?

No, El Dorado Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Dorado Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Californian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Dorado Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at El Dorado Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Dorado Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 667 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! Welcoming and kind. Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

Nice

Beautiful hotel in a great location. They are not the nicest at the front desk and really gave us a hard time about checking in at 3.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Madison

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, but it was perfect. The rooms, though small, were well-appointed and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hotel’s location is unbeatable—right on the square and within walking distance of everything Sonoma has to offer. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miika

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

Great hotel at downtown Sonoma

Quick one night getaway to Sonoma, staying at El Dorado. This hotel is my favorite in the area. Location is great and rooms are really nice, quiet, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
👍✔️👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, appropriately modernized, but still retains it's historic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, they gave us a private room and I was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the El Dorado— right in the center of everything— we will *definitely* be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful room. The water pressure in the shower was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Lots of extra special touches that felt above and beyond. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, San Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure was horrible, almost impossible to take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms on the square. Easy to get to hiking trails, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Sonoma wine tasting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely, comfy bed, friendly helpful staff. Conveniently Right on Sonoma square. Had breakfast at Hotel restaurant. Everyone in our party of 9 loved our breakfast. Only negative is no elevator…we were ok, but if anyone cannot manage stairs, they wouldn’t want to stay here. Because it’s a certified historical building, I guess this exempts them from having handicapped accommodations? Otherwise it was an excellent experience and we’d return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

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

It was perfect (but…)

The room was nicely designed and comfortable, it looked exactly like shown in the pictures but def a bit small but fine for our short stay. The restaurant is AWESOME, you won’t want to eat anywhere else. The only problem was that the walls are super thin. Our room was near the HVAC system so we had a lot of extra noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Lovely hotel on the square!

This is a very nice older hotel located right on Sonoma Square. The rooms have been nicely remodeled. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was quite large. There is a nice restaurant on site. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. Only reason I did not give this gem of a hotel 5 stars was that they have an older HVAC system, and in our room, it was very loud. It kept waking us every time it kicked on. We expressed our dissatisfaction when we were checking out and the very nice person at the front desk explained about the old HVAC and said the hotel will be upgrading it in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024