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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
Breakfast area
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
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
Private bathroom
  • 20.00 sq m
  • 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
  • 20.00 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
480 West Stockton Street, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tuolumne County Historical Society - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

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 Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Located close to Mother Lode Fairgrounds and Adventist Health Sonora, 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 vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills and a TV 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
  • Renovated entire property - September 2015

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 June to October
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.

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).

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Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 619 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kanti

The stay was okay for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very economical
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is kind of my home Away from Home. My partner and i stay here on our weekends from work. The staff always remebers me and knows what room in like. That means more to me than the fact its vt its Not the ritz. . And thats ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities I needed. Reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

A gold star

Wonderful stay, pleasant all around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a cat in the office that has two broken legs and is still jumping 10ft in the air. Place is great, night clerk is funny dude and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Would stay again

Was a nice quiet place for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alexi

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Better Than Expected

Better than I expected. Older and definitely not fancy, but comfortable. I felt safe staying there alone. They were nice. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The community of people in the area are very friendly, it was safe and a quiet place to sleep. Local food spots were close by and areas we visited where only 30mins away. Perfect place for our small family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's an old kind'of establishment but it's well-kept and and comfortable to stay and the best part is the who I think
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naylissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! Felt at home!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ppl n great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wenscell

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a old Motel but very comfortable with nice trees and clean. Good bed and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and the sheets were nice, the staff friendly. That’s all that was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Staff & service
At this lodge the rooms unpleasantly smelled of dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s not the best but had a bathroom and beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022