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Historic Sonora Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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160 S Washington St, Sonora, CA, 95370
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother Lode Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventist Health Sonora
    ‪2 min drive‬

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

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7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Sonora

Heart of Sonora.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum and Tuolumne County Superior Court. Also, St. James Episcopal Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Dragoon Gulch Trail Head is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes a conference center. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Historic Sonora Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Historic Sonora Inn was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Sonora hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1896
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Historic Sonora Inn offers 31 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This Sonora hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

How close is Historic Sonora Inn to the airport?

Historic Sonora Inn is 106.2 mi (127-min drive) away from the Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Sonora Inn?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Sonora Inn on Oct 30, 2025 start from $91.56, excluding 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.

Does Historic Sonora Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Sonora Inn.

Does Historic Sonora Inn offer free breakfast?

Historic Sonora Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Historic Sonora Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Black Oak Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Sonora Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Historic Sonora Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Historic Sonora Inn have a pool?

Historic Sonora Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Historic Sonora Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Sonora Inn to downtown Sonora?

Historic Sonora Inn is 0.1 mi away from Sonora.

Historic Sonora Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 184 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

4/10 Poor

Karla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

HECTOR, Concord

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Clinton

Traveled with family
Property was clean but very old and not updated. The tub in our room was rusted and chipped. Very small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nallely

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

2/10 Terrible

Vengatesh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like a dungeon

Wouldnt recommend this hotel to anyone. Some rooms have no windows. We checked out for a day (though room was paid) and went camping because room was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed at the Sonora inn a couple of times now. It’s decent and clean, however it’s old and it seems like the owner struggles to keep up with upgrades and maintenance sometimes looks cheap and not properly installed. The potted plants and shrubbery around the property are dead and make it look rundown. They also have a very strict policy that check in is 4pm. You can pay $36 to check in early if a room is available. We arrived at 230pm and we needed a room sooner since we were traveling with a 3 yr old and the weather was warm to hot. I had to pay the $36 for one room and waited for until 4 for the second room. The lady at the desk was helpful as much as she could be but seemed under scrutiny of the GM that was lurking around to make sure the clerk was doing her job correctly. I would recommend the Sonora Inn since the price is right and it’s decent and clean. Just don’t show up before 4pm!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Shiraz, Fremont

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael, Modesto

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

8/10 Good

Angelita

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Needs fresh plant on the t errace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful Downtown Sonora

My stay was wonderful. Keep in mind this is an older historic hotel so you will not have all the modern conveniences, but the staff is wonderful, the bathtub is deep and the area breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

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

4/10 Poor

yung feng

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old building with small room and dark carpet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025