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Sonora Gold Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Mother Lode Fairgrounds

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Breakfast area
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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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

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

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About the area

Map
480 West Stockton Street, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 3 min walk
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 13 min walk
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 4 min drive
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 4 min drive
  • Columbia State Historic Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Armory - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Emberz - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Day O Espresso - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sonora Gold Lodge

Motel near Mother Lode Fairgrounds
Located close to Adventist Health Sonora and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Sonora Gold Lodge provides free breakfast and a terrace.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • A vending machine and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1939
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 2 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Utility fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 2 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to October 01
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonora Gold Lodge?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonora Gold Lodge on Jan 2, 2025 start from CA $93.99, excluding 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 Sonora Gold Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Sonora Gold Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Sonora, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mother Lode Fairgrounds and within 3 mi (5 km) of Adventist Health Sonora and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Columbia State Historic Park and Sierra Repertory Theater - Fallon House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 597 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 597 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Customer Service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Will

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small dirty room. Definitely won’t stay here again. Almost asked for a refund to sleep in my car for the night. Yea that bad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexi

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

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bedding smelled like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in bathroom. Cob webs in room and all over outside of building. Yelling and fighting a few doors down. Complimentary breakfast was a joke. Was not worth $100 a nite!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, the staff was great and friendly and we were welcome with open arms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol, Alameda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken down furniture and garbage outside of all the rooms. Synthetic sheets. Noisy air conditioning. Tiny room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely place and people got a free kitten from them!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ah Meng

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are flys in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
At this lodge the rooms unpleasantly smelled of dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Visa

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yuriy, Pacifica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change room because refrigerator did not work. New roo TV did not work, no hot water in shower. Broken toilet paper holder. Just horrible experience. Stay away. 2 min away another hotel but because prepaid wasn't able to change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pang

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Odelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style hotel with actual key locks. The floor was filthy so no bare feet. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024