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The Inn on Knowles Hill

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sonora with free breakfast and restaurant

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$562
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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253 Knowles Hill Dr, Sonora, CA, 95370
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventist Health Sonora
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Grand Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room

Premier Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Traditional Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Sonora

The Inn on Knowles Hill places you steps from Sonora Opera Hall and within a 15-minute stroll of Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a banquet hall. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Sonora hotel include Tuolumne County Superior Court and Tuolumne County Museum.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yianni’s Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Armory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Day-O Espresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Torta Caliente & Burrito Express - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Inn on Knowles Hill

Hotel in Sonora with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 600 square feet (56 square metres) and includes conference space. The Inn on Knowles Hill also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sonora hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 600 sq ft of conference space
  • 56 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Inn on Knowles Hill offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 39-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Sonora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 250; reservation required

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 600 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 250

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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

The Inn on Knowles Hill Hotel
The Inn on Knowles Hill Sonora
The Inn on Knowles Hill Hotel Sonora

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

The Inn on Knowles Hill offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on Knowles Hill on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$561.82, 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 The Inn on Knowles Hill?

Yep, The Inn on Knowles Hill has a free self car park.

What makes The Inn on Knowles Hill a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Inn on Knowles Hill.

Is The Inn on Knowles Hill family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Inn on Knowles Hill is a hit with families.

Does The Inn on Knowles Hill serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

No, The Inn on Knowles Hill does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Inn on Knowles Hill's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Inn on Knowles Hill?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Inn on Knowles Hill Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such wonderful hosts, very accommodating when we had to move breakfast up an hour for us and our friends. This property is gorgeous and also has friendly cats roaming around. We had wedding photos taken here and they turned out gorgeous! Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rhonda has a passion for the homes design and her breakfasts are a work of art! The rooms are clean and the little touches such as candy by the bed with a vintage water caraffe and snacks in the hall and coffee room.we were seranfed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Perfect getaway weekend location

We stayed at the Inn on Knowles Hill for one night, it was a perfect weekend getaway location. It’s a beautiful historic place in the center of Sonora. Both inside and outside the entire experience gave us flashbacks to another age. The house is in an amazing spot, located atop of a hill, but still in a walking distance to the downtown. Rhonda is an amazing host, we felt very welcomed and had a delicious breakfast. This was the best B&B experience we’ve had so far, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful hospitality. It is a step back into history when guests are graciously received. This is more of an experience than an opportunity for a good night's rest. The morning breakfast is divine. A definite must when you visit Sonora.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

The Inn on the Knowles-amazing place!

Beautiful property and lovely historic house. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud with feather soft pillows and towels were fluffy. Breakfast was delicious in an amazing setting! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Great Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely find. The owners offer exclusive 5 course dining experience! Very friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Best breakfast we ever had at any hotel. Great family stay (we stayed with our kids). Hosts Rhonda and Fred are also amazing and so nice. Will come definitely back very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky-Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fred & Rhonda provided a luxurious experience that I will keep in my heart forever. Already have Valentine’s weekend booked for a return visit!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and beautiful place to stay! Was initially trying to stay at Chicken Ranch but it was all booked so settled here and it was the best decision. Such a great lovely place with beautiful grounds and Rhonda was so amazing and accommodating! Already shared this place with others and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property. It’s a short walk down the hill to the historic downtown of Sonora. There are large sitting rooms that we were able to use during the day and in the evening. So much more comfortable than a traditional hotel. Wonderful breakfasts included. The furniture and decor are over-the-top late Victorian, but that’s part of the charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARYAM

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The breakfast was sublime. This is a value for a B&B in an historic location. They even have some outdoor cats and a couple ducks for furred and feather vacation friends. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Luxury at it’s finest!

Amazing ambiance, immaculately furnished. It felt like stepping back in time. The breakfast was amazing! Rhonda is an outstanding chef and host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carola

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

Fantastiskt B&B

En upplevelse att minnas! Rent, snyggt, lyxig inredning. Så mycket vackert att se på detta hotell. Superb frukost med en supervärdinna/ägare som visar stort intresse för oss gäster och den magnifika historiska byggnad de förvaltar väl. Kommer gärna tillbaka!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024