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Sonora Gold Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
480 West Stockton Street, Sonora, CA, 95370
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Adventist Health Sonora
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 20.00 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Mini Suite, 2 Queen Beds and Sofabed, Non Smoking

  • 20.00 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Sonora

Heart of Sonora.A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Mother Lode Fairgrounds and 3 miles (5 km) of Adventist Health Sonora. Also, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Columbia State Historic Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

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 in Sonora
As a guest of Sonora Gold Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Sonora Gold Lodge also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sonora motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1939
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sonora Gold Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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: USD 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 2 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close October 31.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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
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Sonora Gold Lodge Motel Sonora

Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 613 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
thought staff was kind and helpful,continental breakfast was good,

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB T

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Pedro R

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

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night 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

2/10 Terrible

Vincent Jr

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

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