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Historic Sonora Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
In the heart of Sonora, Sonora Inn offers a rejuvenated retreat with free continental breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby, concierge services, or relax on the terrace with WiFi at your fingertips; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
160 S Washington St, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yianni’s Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goodness Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Armory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Day-O Espresso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flappy’s Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Historic Sonora Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
Located close to Tuolumne County Superior Court and St. James Episcopal Church, Historic Sonora Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Historic Sonora Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Mini fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (624 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonora Inn
Sonora Days Inn
Days Inn Sonora Hotel Sonora
Sonora Inn Hotel
Sonora Inn Sonora
Sonora Inn Hotel Sonora

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Sonora Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Historic Sonora Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Historic Sonora Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Historic Sonora Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Historic Sonora Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Historic Sonora Inn located?

Located in the heart of Sonora, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum and Tuolumne County Superior Court. St. James Episcopal Church and Dragoon Gulch Trail Head are also within 15 minutes.

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Historic Sonora Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 186 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice room's.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in downtown old Sonora, walking to shops and restaurants. Old school charm and very good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location and very dog friendly. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CURTIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice front desk staff, professional but funny. Asked for recommendations & she gave me a few different ideas. Excellent service. Rooms are small but it's okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpfull, we like staying at non chain hotels,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inn great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is amazing, super cool history and comfortable beds with very cold rooms and a free breakfast. I loved my stay here! Only downside is loud motorcycles/cars that go down main street, but that isn’t really Sonora inns fault. It stopped pretty consistently around 10-11pm though :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price (very reasonable) it was excellent. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Couldn’t fault it. Would definitely use again if passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of town. Nice breakfast. However the parking lot isn’t large enough if both hotel and motel are full. Still street parking is an option most days. We had a hard time and had to park several blocks away because it was a Friday night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff especially Breann were so kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is like a prison cell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Historical Happy Hotel

We absolutely had a wonderful time at this hotel. We stayed there at the start of our trip. We liked it so much, we came back and stayed at the end of our trip. Great location. Walking distance from everything. Super cute historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic Inn. Some problems finding parking. Room was quiet and clean. Fast check-in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very attentive. Beautiful hotel. Breakfast was on par. Can’t wait till I stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Igor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property needs remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice little town with a lot of history. The lighting in the room was really dark. Also had to keep the toilet seat down bc it smelled like sewage if left open
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and historic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Had a nice room overlooking the main street. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

HECTOR

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People working there are the best. They are friendly and always provide excellent service. Hotel is old and smelly though. It needs a new carpet, or a good clean up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location.. was walkable to all kinds of shopping and food . The room was very cute.. it did need some attention to some issues.. the shower was not working properly and the faucet in the bathroom was also not working properly.. but it was still a very cute place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms for this historic hotel. In the heart of town. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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