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Sonora Gold Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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480 West Stockton Street, Sonora, CA, 95370
  • Place, Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dragoon Gulch Trail Head
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventist Health Sonora
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Mini Suite, 2 Queen Beds and Sofabed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Sonora

Mother Lode Fairgrounds is within a 5-minute walk of Sonora Gold Lodge while other popular sites like Adventist Health Sonora are within a few miles (5 km). Each of the 42 rooms at this motel includes a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dragoon Gulch Trail Head - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Adventist Health Sonora - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schnoogs Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchio's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Espresso - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sonora Gold Lodge

Guests of Sonora Gold Lodge enjoy features like a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and express check-out. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a terrace, a TV in a common area, and barbecue grills.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 2 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Sonora Gold Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonora Gold Lodge?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonora Gold Lodge on Apr 5, 2026 start from $76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sonora Gold Lodge?

Located steps from Mother Lode Fairgrounds, this motel is in Sonora, and within a 10-minute walk of Dragoon Gulch Trail Head and Tuolumne County Museum. You'll also find Tuolumne County Superior Court and Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sonora Gold Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Sonora Gold Lodge have a casino?

No, Sonora Gold Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sonora Gold Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until October.

What do couples enjoy most about Sonora Gold Lodge?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace plus some guestrooms include city views.

Does Sonora Gold Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Sonora Gold Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sonora Gold Lodge offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Sonora Gold Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Sonora Gold Lodge for a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 100 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Sonora Gold Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sonora Gold Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sonora Gold Lodge.

Sonora Gold Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 646 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nights counter employee awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Plenty of parking...excellent night staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very rustic, which was nice. Very clean. The remodeling made for a very enjoyable stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. All in all a very pleasant surprise especially considering the very reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ...the night host was awesome She made the process fast and easy to check in Over all good place for quiet rest
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite & clean. Vintage motel, but worked well. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Parvinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a one night stay with my kids and husband on our way to Yosemite. We got there around 9 PM and saw four guys hanging out by the dumpster right when we enter into the parking lot of the hotel. The room was very basic which we were aware of. But the pungent smell wouldn’t go away for hours. And the middle of night they were you guys hanging outside chatting away. I couldn’t sleep at all. I will not recommend to anybody traveling with their family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary, Hico

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Older hotel with lots golf potential but needs a remodel. Lamp and nightstand were wobbly. Plugs didn’t work by bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Checking in was great as we entered the room the smell was extremely awful. The room was infested with fly's and gnats. After speaking to the manager, she offered us a another room. The second room was just as bad. the stench was almost untorerable, the flys
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

binh

Cheap price,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ammar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wont stay in this place in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice and quiet in the back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was better than the reviews we read online, so we were pleasantly surprised. If you need a one night inexpensive stay to rest it will survice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

bin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

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

Excellent

Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kanti

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

4/10 Poor

Marvin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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