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

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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 - 6 min drive - 4.3 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

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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and comfortable
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay and nice rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no noise from the airport. Pretty hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Great place to stay in Sonora

Really cute hotel. Great service and clean comfortable room. I’d recommend this gem in Sonora.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

This was the worst place I’ve ever stayed. Staff was nice. Room was awful. This is an old hotel. I’ve stayed in historic hotels before. Indotntbhjk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Song Kok

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Time to remodel the whole hotel especially room bathroom. Need to replace new mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ramiro

We had so much fun thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an older hotel, it was very clean and we enjoyed our stay very much, but there are some inconveniences because of it being an older building. The parking is across the street from the main hotel, and our room was surprisingly tiny with a king bed, but that is more to let people know, it didn’t bother us. The only actual thing I would have liked to see different was to add a garbage bin to the room or have some larger bins available somewhere in the hotel. One small bin in the bathroom is not enough, especially if you do not otherwise need your room cleaned daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was as clean as one could ask for an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bhaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Property, which we were told was recently renovated, did not meet the same standards. we had a room with cracked tiles in the shower, holes in the wall where the towel racks had been removed and you had to lift the toilet seat to close the bathroom door. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Maybe my expectations were too much for a “historic” hotel in an old gold rush town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to many good places to eat and shop. The staff was nice and helpful. The property was in nice condition too. The only two issues we had were noise and lack of hot water for showers. The noise was due to our room running alongside the road across from a bar. Otherwise it was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything had been very good except midnight some guests who had arrived after an evening of celebrating had been loud carrying on about their business -
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower it goes really hot then suddenly go cold , no counter inside the bathroom to put all your belonging like toothbrush, make up kit and no hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The historic hotel used to be considered a fancy place to stay. But not so anymore. Although it was clean, it is in need of paint and repairs and new furniture and carpet . It just felt real run down. It's not the "go to" place I remember .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marian

Online said that the pool was ready and it being a very hot weekend was the main reason we chose that place AFTER check in we were told that it was in fact not ready and was told that my room was nonrefundable and I had to argue to get refunded due to the amenities they said were available were in fact not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unsatisfied

The room to enter needed an old key, you could hear the plumbing all night, the room u could barely fit in. The outside was so lod and didnt end til after maybe 3. No heat, shower you either froze or burned. The only thing decent was the beds. For 170 a night not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black mold in the shower, chipped sink, holes in the tile. The place smells musty and the bed was hard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were moved from the inn to the hotel Lumberjack, which is really a motel. All the tvs were “broken”. There was duct tape holding the lamp together. We cleaned up spilled water with a towel and discovered the floors were HORRIFICALLY dirty. I’m very disappointed overall and will not return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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