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El Dorado Hotel

3.5 star property

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A restaurant with wicker furniture, large windows, and a chef preparing food.
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A hotel room with a large bed, a view through the sliding glass doors, a modern chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.
A two-story building with a balcony and a sign that reads "Hotel El Dorado."

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$371
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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405 First Street West, Sonoma, CA, 95476
  • Place, Sonoma Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonoma City Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Francisco Solano
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark blue chair, a small table with a lamp, and a patterned rug.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a black nightstand with a green vase and a white mug, and a wall with a black and beige patterned wallpaper.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Plaza)

A neatly made bed with a tray of amenities including a bottle, a glass, and a candle.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Plaza)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling light fixture, a patterned wall, and a view through a glass door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a black pillow, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with daylight.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a plate of food, a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Plaza)

A hotel room with a patterned wallpaper, a blue armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with white linens.

Room, 1 King Bed (Plaza)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sonoma

At El Dorado Hotel you'll be within steps of Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma City Hall. 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. 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 limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sonoma hotel include Napa Valley Wine Train and Sonoma TrainTown Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Sonoma Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sonoma City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sonoma Barracks - 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

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Station - 36 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonoma Cheese Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Girl & The Fig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steiners Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunflower Caffé - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Dorado Hotel

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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Dorado Hotel on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$371, 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?

Dogs are welcome at El Dorado Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet.

El Dorado Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 807 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on the square with a great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boutique hotel ! Great location , very helpful staff .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Loved the room. Great service and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Wonderful people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Very clean throughout. Parking is a great added perk and convenient. Staff is exceptional. If I visit again it will be my go to place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel and restaurant! Best location too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, the staff amazing and very accommodating. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only was the hotel beautiful but you can’t beat its location - it’s right on the square in the centre of downtown Sonoma. The rooms were lovely (although slightly on the smaller side) and we really enjoyed our time here so we’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Sonoma.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Great property. Excellent care taken. The restaurant downstairs is one of the best meals in the area
Paella at the restaurant
Lovely wine discovery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it, exceeded expectations. Lobby, bar, pool, breakfast coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy we picked this hotel! There’s an awesome restaurant at downstairs of the hotel. Even for the locals, the restaurant is great place to dine 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, easy checking in and out, they care a lot about the details of the stay for guests and it shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a view out to Sonoma square, parking was easy as it was December, staff was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious omelette with roasted potatoes. I shared with my daughter and felt I had eaten plenty!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great little hotel in the perfect location for anyone visisting Sonoma!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
perfect location on the historic square with fabulous dining all nearby. friendly staff, beautiful, warm decor. elegant and inviting. spotless rooms. a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and updated room. Really nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay right on the plaza.. excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is great. The staff are kind a little more information would’ve been appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly hotel staff! Perfect location for exploring Sonoma. Great room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was Fantastic! Resturant was Fantastic! Rooms, cozy and quiet. Beds very comfortable! Great location and views of the square. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice staff. Especially Matthew, the dining room manager. Very comfortable bed and nice room and bathroom. Room is small but there’s so much to do in Sonoma we’re not in the room much anyways. We’ll return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026