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Gunn House Hotel

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A two-story hotel with a central courtyard, a pool, and a sign for 'Gunn Hotel Model Historic Inn'. - Gunn House Hotel (Sonora)
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a stone wall. - Gunn House Hotel (Sonora)
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a brick wall, and a view of a hilly landscape. - Gunn House Hotel (Sonora)
A room with a large wooden door, patterned red chairs, a small table, and a decorative wall piece. - Gunn House Hotel (Sonora)
A room with a wooden door, a chair, and a small table with a plant. - Gunn House Hotel (Sonora)
Located close to Adventist Health Sonora, Gunn House Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a small table, and a cabinet.

Deluxe One Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Super Deluxe King Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Deluxe One King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a door, a mirror, and a floral wall decoration.

Deluxe Two Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Downtown Sonora, a neighborhood in Sonora, Gunn House Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Columbia State Historic Park and Don Pedro Reservoir can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Moaning Caverns Adventure Park. Black Oak Casino and California Caverns are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sonora travel guide
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286 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Sonora Opera Hall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tuolumne County Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Panda Express
    3 min drive
  • Schnoogs Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Gunn House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Gunn House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gunn House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gunn House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gunn House Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Sonora, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Adventist Health Sonora and within 9 mi (15 km) of Columbia State Historic Park and Don Pedro Reservoir. Black Oak Casino and Moaning Caverns Adventure Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gunn House Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent day! Breakfast was super yummy with lots of options. Check-in was a breeze. Incredible location with the rest of the town, everything is walkable. Incredible history. Bathrooms were awesome. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The facilities are beautiful, the staff are very pleasent and the breakfast was delicious. However, there are a few downsides: the air conditioner in the room was very loud, the bathroom setup is a bit strange with an overwhelmingly high water pressure, and cleaniness could definitely be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was horrifically uncomfortable. The Ac was super loud. But the worst part is we woke up the next morning and looked at the sheets, and there were dirty dog prints all over it, meaning they don't wash their sheets in between visitors. Who knows how many people sleep in the beds before washing them. Absolutely disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Well, as a single person traveling, I can manage and tolerate a lot. But there is a misconception with this property. Pictures advertise are 10 years old, this property does not look as shown on Experia, or other 3rd parties. Don’t get me wrong, I support small businesses over big chains, that is why I stayed there, but if u cannot manage to serve breakfast on time ( like 45 minutes late) this is not really working well with anyone’s hiking trip/schedule. The area is nice , good restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great home like rooms. The staff was very nice & kind! Breakfast was like home style wirh egg qiche & fresh made sweets If you like a nice historical place this is the place to stay. The antiquity was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute, old-timey place. Staff is super friendly and waffles and home cooked sweets were great for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was fine. I didn’t really take advantage of the free breakfast until the last day. It looked like a good spread. I mainly used the hotel as a base for four days in Yosemite. It was still almost two hours out so made for long days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the place is cool. I liked the set up and all the antiques the place has.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff, walk to downtown for food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, the staff were friendly and the other guests were nice too. I would stay again and refer another person to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
it was clean and nice the room was just kinda falling apart with how old it is but good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please bear in mind that the property is an historic building and there will be things not be perfectly modern or picture perfect. That being said, the furniture and decor is certainly in the style of an Old West hotel room. The bathroom was clean probably the most modern of the room. The wraparound porch gave the space an additional outdoor living space which was perfect for visiting with friends. Overall a nice experience and my EMF detector didn’t go off even though the infamous room was directly overhead.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has character to say the least. It’s old & has history. The breakfast was not good, the egg dish was not fully cooked, couldn’t find an employee to check out but the one employee that I did meet at check in was very sweet. It was fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean room, interesting but nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff helpful and friendly. Restaurants and shops nearby, especially vintage and antique shops. A cook needed for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and very clean. I loved my stay there even though it was a short time I will definitely be back. The staff was super friendly and I loved the old architecture and landscaping around the property it was gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
We chose to stay at the Gunn House because of its historical value, its central location, and its claim that the breakfast was wonderful. The room was poorly lit and difficult to maneuver. We needed to be at our destination the next morning by 8:30 (with a 1.5 hour drive) but were told breakfast wasn’t served until 7:30 so we waited with the idea of grabbing a quick coffee and toast. We got to the dining room at 7:25, along with other guests, only to wait until 7:35 for someone to open the dining room. He appeared to have just rolled out of bed when he rushed in. I asked if coffee was ready and he said neither coffee nor breakfast would be ready for at least ten minutes and then he left. We were already running late so we left without any food or coffee. It was a big disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location - fun rocking chairs on balcony. Ok breakfast buffet. Decent room, very old western antique style decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes shops nearby. Parking was good. Room was comfortable and quaint. The kitchen staff was good. I made comments about other staff directly to the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great old hotel. Built in 1850. Clean rooms, Good breakfast, nice staff. no elevator. Needs some TLC but great price and if you like old historic places, this is one. Would stay there again if in the area again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap the staff very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean with plentiful towels and toiletries. We enjoyed the belgium waffles offered each morning. Any request we made brought an immediate response. We are hopeful that the apparent deferred maintenance on the building itself will be done at some point because we'd like to continue our 20-year relationship with Gunn Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026