Sonora Gold Lodge

2.0 star property

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

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
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head
    7 min walk
  • Tuolumne County Historical Society
    10 min walk

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Mini Suite, 2 Queen Beds and Sofabed, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sonora Gold Lodge

Sonora motel walkable to Mother Lode Fairgrounds
This motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-out. Self parking is free. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sonora Gold Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. This Sonora motel also offers a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. The property has a front desk available during limited hours. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sonora Gold Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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

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 May 20 to October 01
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

Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 597 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 597 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

Carol, Alameda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken down furniture and garbage outside of all the rooms. Synthetic sheets. Noisy air conditioning. Tiny room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Ah Meng

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are flys in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
At this lodge the rooms unpleasantly smelled of dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Visa

Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yuriy, Pacifica

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change room because refrigerator did not work. New roo TV did not work, no hot water in shower. Broken toilet paper holder. Just horrible experience. Stay away. 2 min away another hotel but because prepaid wasn't able to change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pang

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff is super! They are very kind. This place allows pets.Our lock on our door needs to be fixed. I had to jiggle the key over and over to unlock the room door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Odelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exterior was unkept, trash at entrance walkway. Noisy, because of pets (dogs) barking and attacking other pets. ( Owner of pet appeared to not have pet under control). Guest knocked on door twice around 2-3 am. However, front desk service was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style hotel with actual key locks. The floor was filthy so no bare feet. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R

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

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Blanca

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naylissa

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024