Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a maximum fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and a pet deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 25.00, subject to availability.

What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Sonora, just a 3-minute walk from Mother Lode Fairgrounds and a 4-minute drive from Adventist Health Sonora. It is 3 miles from Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and 4 miles from Columbia State Historic Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from June to October.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

The Gold Lodge Motel in Sonora

Average nightly price at The Gold Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$76
March	$76
April	$69
May	$89
June	$91
July	$91
August	$87
September	$84
October	$80
November	$74
December	$74

What guests think

At The Gold Lodge, reviewers consistently note very friendly staff and budget-friendly stays, but experiences vary due to the older property, with some remodeled touches alongside worn areas, mixed cleanliness, and maintenance problems that affect comfort for certain guests.

Several guests found the beds comfortable, occasional rooms quiet, and appreciated the pet-friendly policy. The location is convenient for Sonora, the fairgrounds, nearby dining, and winter areas, though reports mention late-night noise, barking dogs, and loitering or concerning activity around the property. A simple continental breakfast is provided, with feedback ranging from good to disappointing. Expect a basic stay with variable quality across rooms and common areas.

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Facilities

Pet friendly with a very basic setup. Several reviews note worn or unkempt exterior and common areas.

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Karyn

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite & clean. Vintage motel, but worked well. Pet friendly.

6

Greg

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was garbage and old furniture just sitting in the parking lot for everyone to see and it looked like it had been there for a while and water drips got on the floor from the shower and when I wiped it up the towel got gross from the dirty floor.

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judy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Run down! Paid $179 ($20 extra dog ). Got the mini suite? 2 queen beds..that was all. Smelly frig, phone didn’t work. My pup had a small round blue pill in her mouth..glad I saw it immediately! No telling what it was! No hair dryer. Stale pastries. Lotsa homeless and drugs all around. Looked like most live there on the premises…

10

Iris

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older style hotel with actual key locks. The floor was filthy so no bare feet. Everything else was great.

6

Bryon

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and the room itself wasn’t bad at all. Except the heater was very very old and didn’t really work. But the outside the problem. There a front and back to this place one long single story motel. Front is ok but the speedbymbs will mess your car up should put better ones in .the back tho is long row of bushes and all inside are numbs just living there.and nobody cares . Overall ok place to stay. But lock your car and don’t leave your room unlocked

6

Robert

Aug 4, 2023

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2 refrigerators in room and only 1 worked. Phone wasnt plugged in but wires everywhere. View from bathroom window was a junk yard. Bathroom door shimmed oddly and didnt fit door jam, and door was stained badly. Big holes in wall. Graffiti on ground near front door. Plugs didnt work. Exposed fuses from open sub panel. Ice cream left in fridge from previous guest. Looks to be a place for illegal activity based on guys on bicycles going in and out of property. Staff was friendly, cable TV was great, and bed was comfortable. Not recommended.

2

Chris

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is nothing like advertised. It is run down dirty and falling apart. The area of town is less than desirable. I am suprised Expedia lists this property

6

Sonja

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

2

Carol

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Broken down furniture and garbage outside of all the rooms. Synthetic sheets. Noisy air conditioning. Tiny room.

2

Odelia

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with some guests finding rooms very clean. Others cite smoke or pet odors, dirty floors, mold or cobwebs, occasional bugs, and limited or missing housekeeping.

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Wendy

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smell was overwhelming when we opened the door. It smelled like cigarette smoke. We asked for another room and that one was even worse. We opened all the windows. The bed and pillows smelled of smoke. It was awful. We did not sleep well. The bathroom sink was kind of clean.

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Angel

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Wenscell

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a old Motel but very comfortable with nice trees and clean. Good bed and pillows

6

Greg

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was garbage and old furniture just sitting in the parking lot for everyone to see and it looked like it had been there for a while and water drips got on the floor from the shower and when I wiped it up the towel got gross from the dirty floor.

2

Alex

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bedding smelled like cigarette smoke.

10

John

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

2

Sai Chaithanya

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness is not there , no housekeeping. breakfast is average. Needs renovation . can hear neighbors voice.

10

Jason

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean ...the night host was awesome She made the process fast and easy to check in Over all good place for quiet rest

2

Will

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Dana

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Better than I expected. Older and definitely not fancy, but comfortable. I felt safe staying there alone. They were nice. It was clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, but several guests enjoyed very comfortable beds and some found quiet spots. Recurring maintenance issues include nonworking outlets or AC or heaters, finicky locks, failing appliances or TVs, occasional noise, and at least one complaint about Wi Fi quality.

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gene

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet in the back

8

Chris

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was awesome

4

Jess

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room has no available outlets except one in the bathroom which will not hold a plug, the plug just falls out. The shower head is on a hose and there is no holder for it to be on the wall. The sheet had cigarette burn holes in it, no mattress cover underneath. The air conditioner was a mess, had to fiddle with it several times to get it to work, then turn it back on again and again. Bugs in the bathroom, no counter at all. Front toor had light shining through the sides and bottom, was really hard to open and the lock was finicky. Window shades did not give privacy, you could see out and see in. The hotel is pretty rundown, hate to give negative feedback but it’s accurate.

2

Yuriy

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ida

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and comfortable

6

Gary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel with lots golf potential but needs a remodel. Lamp and nightstand were wobbly. Plugs didn’t work by bed.

6

Sonja

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Ryan

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was friendly. And that was about it for the good. The internet is horrible, the clear coat on the floor was peeling up everywhere and ended all of my things. Just everywhere really, a bunch of Druggies hanging out and being loud during the early AM hours.(12-3) people fighting outside. If you’re out there Methin around. It may be the spot for you. But I would never stay there with my family.

8

Shawnie

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The air conditioner didn't work and there was a couple of burnt Stuff the plugs didn't work either

10

Genevieve

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with some quick issue resolution and smooth check ins. A few reports cite check in or deposit problems and limited front desk availability.

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James

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is kind of my home Away from Home. My partner and i stay here on our weekends from work. The staff always remebers me and knows what room in like. That means more to me than the fact its vt its Not the ritz. . And thats ok.

8

Michael

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Was warm and comfortable. However, I am tired of hotels not cleaning rooms on a regular basis. After working hard all day and into the evening it was a hassle to go and ask for clean towels. The office was not open in the morning early enough to make the exchange before heading out to work. I really it would have been nice to have cleaners come in while we are at work to do all this rather than expecting their customers to be unpaid labor.

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Jim

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in person was not experienced and did not know how to check us in. And then they ended up keeping our deposit as we had put the deposit in cash so they ended up keeping all the deposit would not recommend this for anyone at all. Wanted to speak to the manager, but there was no manager on duty at 11 AM..

8

Tina

Mar 27, 2025

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thought staff was kind and helpful,continental breakfast was good,

10

John

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Miles

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Jason

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean ...the night host was awesome She made the process fast and easy to check in Over all good place for quiet rest

10

karen

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I understand that this motel was recently renovated, which we appreciated! Front desk staff were super friendly. The whole process was seamless. Free breakfast included milk, coffee, cereal, bread and condiments. We usually stay in an Airbnb for skiing, but since the power was out at many establishments in the Pinecrest area, we chose this motel and would come back if we don’t happen to have an Airbnb lined up! Sonora is a convenient location to the snow that’s not actually in the snow.

8

Irene

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and cozy, comfortable, very quiet, some minor issues but it got resolve immediately. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Melissa was AWESOME 👍. Clyde to main attractions, shopping and dining.

10

Naylissa

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service! Felt at home!

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Location

Handy for Sonora, the fairgrounds, dining, and regional attractions including winter areas. Several reviews mention loitering or transient activity nearby and occasional late night noise.

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Katherine

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We used the room for the groom and his groomsmen to get ready for a wedding. The location of the wedding was the fairgrounds and this motel was perfect (across the street). It is an older motel, but was clean.

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Doreen

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, helpful staff. Bed was uncomfortable. Lots of transient people hanging around.

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judy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Run down! Paid $179 ($20 extra dog ). Got the mini suite? 2 queen beds..that was all. Smelly frig, phone didn’t work. My pup had a small round blue pill in her mouth..glad I saw it immediately! No telling what it was! No hair dryer. Stale pastries. Lotsa homeless and drugs all around. Looked like most live there on the premises…

8

Alexi

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Robert

Aug 4, 2023

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2 refrigerators in room and only 1 worked. Phone wasnt plugged in but wires everywhere. View from bathroom window was a junk yard. Bathroom door shimmed oddly and didnt fit door jam, and door was stained badly. Big holes in wall. Graffiti on ground near front door. Plugs didnt work. Exposed fuses from open sub panel. Ice cream left in fridge from previous guest. Looks to be a place for illegal activity based on guys on bicycles going in and out of property. Staff was friendly, cable TV was great, and bed was comfortable. Not recommended.

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Chris

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is nothing like advertised. It is run down dirty and falling apart. The area of town is less than desirable. I am suprised Expedia lists this property

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Parvinder

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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karen

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I understand that this motel was recently renovated, which we appreciated! Front desk staff were super friendly. The whole process was seamless. Free breakfast included milk, coffee, cereal, bread and condiments. We usually stay in an Airbnb for skiing, but since the power was out at many establishments in the Pinecrest area, we chose this motel and would come back if we don’t happen to have an Airbnb lined up! Sonora is a convenient location to the snow that’s not actually in the snow.

8

Irene

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and cozy, comfortable, very quiet, some minor issues but it got resolve immediately. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Melissa was AWESOME 👍. Clyde to main attractions, shopping and dining.

10

J

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The community of people in the area are very friendly, it was safe and a quiet place to sleep. Local food spots were close by and areas we visited where only 30mins away. Perfect place for our small family to stay.

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Dining

A simple continental breakfast is offered, with feedback ranging from good to average or poor, including mentions of stale pastries.

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Angel

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Felicia

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Tina

Mar 27, 2025

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thought staff was kind and helpful,continental breakfast was good,

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judy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Run down! Paid $179 ($20 extra dog ). Got the mini suite? 2 queen beds..that was all. Smelly frig, phone didn’t work. My pup had a small round blue pill in her mouth..glad I saw it immediately! No telling what it was! No hair dryer. Stale pastries. Lotsa homeless and drugs all around. Looked like most live there on the premises…

2

Sai Chaithanya

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness is not there , no housekeeping. breakfast is average. Needs renovation . can hear neighbors voice.

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karen

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

I understand that this motel was recently renovated, which we appreciated! Front desk staff were super friendly. The whole process was seamless. Free breakfast included milk, coffee, cereal, bread and condiments. We usually stay in an Airbnb for skiing, but since the power was out at many establishments in the Pinecrest area, we chose this motel and would come back if we don’t happen to have an Airbnb lined up! Sonora is a convenient location to the snow that’s not actually in the snow.

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Lutz

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Klasse Motel für die Durchreise, nette Managerin, die sich beim Frühstück noch dazu gesetzt hat und für einen kleinen Plauderei Zeit hatte.

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The Gold Lodge

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