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Gunn House Hotel Motel in Sonora

Gunn House Hotel Motel in Sonora

Gunn House Hotel Motel in Sonora

6.6Average

(259 Ratings)

"Everything! The "theme" of the place was great, got that feeling that I was transported to the past. The breakfast was incredible: fresh baked bread and brownies."

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6.6 / 10.0

Average(259 Ratings)

Motel in Sonora, CA

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Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

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Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this motel

Gunn House Hotel is offering accommodations in Sonora. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, this 1-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities at Gunn House Hotel

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Free parking

Map of Sonora, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Columbia State Historic Park

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

Available Rooms

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6.6Average

(259 Ratings)

"Everything! The "theme" of the place was great, got that feeling that I was transported to the past. The breakfast was incredible: fresh baked bread and brownies."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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6.6 / 10.0

Average(259 Ratings)

Motel in Sonora, CA

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Map of Sonora, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Columbia State Historic Park

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

Available Rooms

About this motel

Gunn House Hotel is offering accommodations in Sonora. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, this 1-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

6.6 / 10.0

Average(259 Ratings)

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1.0 / 10.0

You pay for what you get. The room small, window cracked, heater didn’t work. Bed covers had stains. Great location, fri

The property was downtown, very convenient location.

The cover sheets looked gross. The heater wasn’t working.

2.0 / 10.0

It’s cheap, but gross.

Character

Damaged and dirty rooms: holes in the walls, peeling wallpaper, dust and dirt everywhere, hairs in the bed and some weird glue mishap on the bathroom wall.

1.0 / 10.0

Never again will I stay there? It is horrible. I stay one night and I came home and I was there for three days. I booked

You have to park in the back and walk up the hill and in the morning the lights are off. It’s dark out there and the room is disgusting. There was hair in my bed in the shower. The shower don’t drain right they were supposed to bring a microwave and a refrigerator to my room that never did. That was the worst hotel I’ve ever ever stayed at.

7.0 / 10.0

Would stay again and again!

I like to stay in historic (old) hotels, therefore I expect them to be pretty funky but full of charm. The Gunn House Hotel was just what I expected. Plus, someone had decorated for Halloween/fall and it was so cute! There are old books to borrow and read in the lobby as well as in the room. Bibles were there and I appreciated that! Parking is a trick as the spaces are behind the building at the top of a very steep driveway. In the dark and for my first visit, it was a bit worrisome. The room was quaint with antique furniture. The mattress was firm, just what I like. There is an old, deep bath tub which I enjoyed. The breakfast was FABULOUS, served from 7:30-10:00. A very sweet breakfast room on the second floor with lots of tables and benches and chairs. It is "serve yourself" with coffee, tea, OJ. The plates are old and chipped (maybe from the 1850's? :) ) but charming. Homemade egg dish, four different cakes, fruit, bagels, muffins, cream cheese, waffle maker. No meat items but I didn't miss anything with all the options. No hovering person waiting to be sure I had the right to be there watching every move I made. There are eating areas outside on the second and third floors which was nice. The rooms in the back upstairs were quiet. That was important because the hotel is on a loud, busy street. There is a lovely pool area for the seasonal pool. The pool walls are green. Not sure if it is painted, old, or mossy. I probably would have used it had the weather been hot. The price of the room plus breakfast was $60. Can't beat that!

Minor touch up repairs would be nice. ie. In room #19, glue down the bits of wallpaper that are peeling, spackle and paint the wall in the bathroom where the wallpaper is off, just little things that need a few hours and a caring handy person. The tub was great, but under the shower door, the door tracks need to be cleaned and bleached. Not something you would see unless you were taking a bath. I asked for a ground floor room because I am older and there is no elevator. Room #19 was given to me and he said it was just a few steps. It was actually down a little path, down some stairs and then up a few more. Just be aware that ground floor in the back isn't quite ground floor.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay!

Everything! The "theme" of the place was great, got that feeling that I was transported to the past. The breakfast was incredible: fresh baked bread and brownies.

4.0 / 10.0

Good location, restaurants & shops close by.

Good location, restaurants & shops close by, fine for an overnight stay if you are not too fussy.

Swimming pool filthy, Sheets & towels dirty.

5.0 / 10.0

Conveniently located, near shops and restaurants. Old, but pleasant decor and furniture.

Very convenient, cute atmosphere.

Toilet did not flush properly, bathroom door did not shut, No plates at breakfast, very limited variety and quality.

8.0 / 10.0

An over night visit to Sonora

Older converted property. Room nicely decorated and clean.

The property needs maintenance and some TLC and it would be fantastic. Ceiling tiles missing in dining room, window trim poorly painted, as much paint on glass as wood. Wood steps and thresholds need repair and painting. On the other hand, the rooms were clean and decorated, the staff was friendly, polite and helpful.

6.0 / 10.0

Great location

Location and price

The property needs some overdue love

6.0 / 10.0

Unexpectedly affordable historic hotel

The historic property is a plus, and the room decor tried to honor that. I checked in late and there was some confusion at first, but the young man on the desk was kind and helped carry my bags to my room.

Toilet required several flushes to clear, no matter if it was just tissue from a sneeze. Peeling wallpaper.

10.0 / 10.0

Will be a repeat guest when in the area-the quality/price met my budget, the vintage feel was great

Fabulous linens and a comfortable bed, clean and refreshing pool, complimentary toiletries, delightful European style breakfast in the historic salon, a very hospitable staff

this is an historic hotel with some age, so important that the rooms air out between guests

3.0 / 10.0

Disappointed

I will try to be objective,, I have stayed in the gunn house a number of times over the last 30 years and I have all ways had a positive experience until now, I do not know how long the present management / owners have been running the hotel but I was disappointed with my experience on this occasion, Previous comments from people claiming to have stayed in the Gunn house do not match my experience, the pool was in a very poor condition, it was in need of a good clean , the breakfast was not as described, very little choice and late opening in the morning, ( States 07.30 but only started setting up around 07.45 ) my experience may have been the exception and I hope it will be improved,,

location I can also recommend the greek restaurant across the road from the hotel, they serve excellent Greek and American food,

4.0 / 10.0

We did not stay. It just needs a lot of TLC.

It needs a lot of TLC.

9.0 / 10.0

Very good place to spend time in Sonora.

We arrived a few hours before 3pm check in. They allowed us to change and swim in the pool and enjoy the pool area. Very refreshing pool but it needed a few umbrellas for shade and a few more chairs for guest. Our room #7 was great. It had a king bed located just off of the pool area and 50 feet to the breakfast room. We walked to downtown a few blocks away to have dinner. Several restaurants located near the hotel. The Gunn Hotel is a Historic building with character and charm. I will stay there again in the future.

The building is an Historic building which needs a few touch ups in paint.

5.0 / 10.0

I very historic hotel, generally happy, but the facility needs better janitorial service.

Location downtown withing walking distance of many things. Ambiance outside room with benches and chairs among greenery. Historic aspect of the hotel.

There was a single person in the office when I arrived, and a family checking in ahead of me. Was about 20 minutes before I was able to speak to the lone employee. The gentleman at the desk had an accent that was a bit hard to understand, but we got through it. There was a large walk-in closet with an ironing board and iron, but no hangers. The A/C wall unit seemed to be struggling so I opened the front and the filter was clogged. Rubbed some fuzz away, and it was more efficient. During the night the A/C unit continued to cool beyond the set point, the thermostat part was not working. In the morning, when I went to take a shower, there was hair on the drain.

4.0 / 10.0

If you're looking for a cheap weekend in town this is a good price

The breakfast didn't look very appealing, so we ate out instead.

I understand that this is a very old building, but it needs a lot of upgrades, the parking lot is dirt with ruts in it, the paint and wallpaper is peeling, rust around the plumbing and fixtures that don't fit the pipes, cracks in the tiles. Everything was unplugged in the room, so I felt they were worried about fires

6.0 / 10.0

Ok

Location

Very old and could have been updated and still kept the historic look. Seemed. Like a old run down hotel

8.0 / 10.0

Breakfast consisted of an egg dish and homemade sweet breads, OJ etc. pride went it

Pool, location,

All ok

1.0 / 10.0

Unclean, uncared for, unusable!!

I know the property is old and that’s supposed to be part of its charm but that doesn’t exclude it from being clean. All external areas were dirty and uncared for, dead plants, filthy furniture, litter everywhere, just unusable. The room was a decent size as we were moved from a single queen (with a constantly running bath tap) to a double queen but there were stains / dirt on the pillows including one that looked like a drop of blood, ant infestation in the bathroom, bath unclean and generally just unsatisfactory. We did try to complain but nobody answered the bell on leaving, there was no way we were stopping for the paid for breakfast!!!

9.0 / 10.0

Good Location. Great Value

Can't beat the value and location. At the end of the main strip of Sonora, so easy to walk to restaurants. Harry does everything, from check in to getting breakfast set up in the morning. He also keeps a watchful eye over the property, providing a sense of security. Property has a certain quaintness and historic feel.

Parking requires going up a steep lane, on the left side of the entrance. Property may not be for everyone but you will love it if you are into vintage.

1.0 / 10.0

Horrible

The location was the only thing good about this place.

Bed linen was dirty and stained. Breakfast was horrible. Roaches in the bathroom. I wouldn't even shower or brush my teeth in that bathroom. One person running the whole hotel. Very nice man but this place is a joke.

1.0 / 10.0

Our stay left us feeling like we risked our health.

The location was good.

The toilet would not flush. The sink would not drain. The bathroom was infested with ants. The tile was cracked and moldy. The soap felt like chalk. The floors were dirty. There was no phone, no tissues, and approximately 10 squares of toilet paper. When i tried to turn in my room key, no one answered the bell. The atmosphere was garage sale grandma - old in a broken down, musty, horror film way.

7.0 / 10.0

If you love history, this is your place. get the superior king room.

If you are looking for a unique property this is a great stay. It was built in 1849 and our room was furnished with period antiques. Because it is a very old property it is not neat and new, but it has a lot of personality,(two rocking chairs and an antique table on the veranda out side our door over looking main street Sonora). Nice big swimming pool. Homemade breakfast in the old parlor. Out side seating in the pool area. If you are a history buff this is the place for you. I loved it, my wife not so much. The bed was an antique but the mattress was not, I slept great.

Because it is a 150+ year old converted home, it needs lots of work to maintain it. A lot of that work is still in progress.

10.0 / 10.0

It was fun staying in a historic hotel.

The breakfast was really good. We enjoyed the eggs and waffles.

5.0 / 10.0

It was okay but not worth the cost

Location was amazing! Cute old times vibe but out bedding was dirty and being on the main room it was noisy which made for a bad nights sleep. Also room advertised was listed $104 we paid $144 🫤

Dirty beds and floor

2.0 / 10.0

Dirty place. I do not think has been cleaned since bought 13 years ago. All surfaces had filth. Unknown stains and marki

So dirty

10.0 / 10.0

Love this place!

We loved the historic charm, and Harry was the best. He was kind and always available. Breakfast was delicious and had a personal touch to it. Loved the lemon cake! We plan to come regularly. Parking was great, pool was refreshing, walking distance to bars and restaurants. The rocking chairs out front was probably our favorite part.

1.0 / 10.0

Awful. Couldn't stay in the room, so I stayed at a friend's house.

Didn't eat there because room was so awful

Everything was bad. Unacceptable. Checkin service was very slow. Room not ready when promised. Bath faucet ran constantly. AC didn't work and room was stifling. Towels looked dirty. Bathroom door was off hinges.

2.0 / 10.0

If you're looking for something gross, stay here.

Very little

Place is a dump. Loud. Breakfast was horrible. Towels were stained with brown spots.

6.0 / 10.0

Enjoyable and comfortable

This hotel is currently being renovated. The updated rooms are great, the rooms still in progress are what you would expect from an older hotel. Regardless, you can't beat the price for a historic hotel stay! The breakfast is a home cooked meal, it was fantastic. The internet is spotty and unreliable. But the location is centered in Historic Downtown Sonora, which is great for walkable food and shopping options.

The internet could be better in terms of reliability.

10.0 / 10.0

Great little Historic Hotel

Staff was very friendly and Courteous. Great rooms with each having its own uniqueness. Breakfast was good and the dining area is in a very special historic area of the Hotel.

Will stay here every time we travel to Sonora CA.

2.0 / 10.0

dissapointed

I liked the location. That was it. I did not stay the night, I left during the night.

My room smelled like an old musty basement. I probably got the last room available of that day. The place is dark and dreary. Or I should say the location of my room was. I did not stay the night as planned I just lied on the bed in my clothes long enough to get a little sleep so I could drive home without dozing off on my drive.

8.0 / 10.0

Very short walk to live music. Sonora is a great place to visit.

The room was bigger and nicer than expected. The manager set out breakfast a little early since we we needed to leave early. No to go cups was a slight problem. Had to stop at a gas station for coffee. The bed wS very comfortable, I don't remember falling asleep.

WALKWAYS were a little rough.

7.0 / 10.0

Quiet & relaxing place to stay

We love old buildings, so we found this place unique in terms of layout and structure. Lots of parking, easy key drop at any time, and a lovely breakfast room with lots of food options. They had a public microwave and ice machine for guests to use, which was really nice. The rooms have heating and air conditioning, which is great! The staff was very friendly. The location is safe and near downtown, and some great bar/ restaurant walking distance.

The entire place needs some TLC. We really wanted to use the huge pool, but it was so dirty. We never saw anyone clean it. Our bathroom wasn't properly deep cleaned. We found some hairs that weren't ours. We wished the room had a fridge at least. The TV wasn't working but we didn't need to use it.

10.0 / 10.0

we enjoyed our stay at Gunn House.

the hotel has a lot of character.

road to the upper parking lot is one lane and very steep. But it's paved so it's not a problem.

10.0 / 10.0

My peaceful stay at the Gunn 🏠

I love everything about this place from the friendly staff especially Harry who always meets my accommodations. The location is perfect if you're traveling to Sonora and I love the fact that it is one of the oldest buildings in town and the history of the whole place is very fascinating.

They don't offer early check in

2.0 / 10.0

Wish I could get my money back. It was my husband's birthday what a disappointment.

1. The sheets had red or orange stains on them both fitted and top sheets. One pillow also had some black treadmark stains on it. I did have the lady come and I helped her change the sheets. 2. The skirting on the bed was very unkempt and dragging sloppily on the floor. If there were any bugs on the floor it would be easy for them to crawl up onto the bed. 3. When I brushed my teeth the water tasted terrible just in my mouth and it seems like it's none potable water. 4. There was only one large plastic cup in the room with a plastic over it. 5. We paid $150 for the deluxe King room and it turned out to be a handicapped room. Grab bars and all. 6. There was no microwave, no mini refrigerator and no coffee pot in the room or cups. 7. The grout around the tub is full of fungus mildew as well as outside on the bottom dirty against the wall near the tub and the grout has lots of mildew in the shower tiles. 8. The breakfast quiche had lots of soggy raw egg on it. Not edible. Two other customers said it tasted bland and like it had lots of flour and wet. 9. Tried the coffee and orange juice but they were both very watered down. 10. Tried the waffles and they were okay. 11. The tablecloths in the little dining room were put on very slowly and very uneven every single tablecloth was very uneven and crooked. The four place maps on the big table were all shredded around the edges apparently need to be disposed of. I do not recommend this motel. I do have pictures of all this but I don't know how to download them.

7.0 / 10.0

Not for everyone, but we appreciated the unique character.

This is a quirky, kind of bohemian place that is definitely NOT for the mobility-impaired. Excellent breakfast. Pool looked nice. Off-street gravel parking lot to right of hotel (opposite office).

There is parking behind the hotel with easy access to third-story rooms, but it’s up a STEEP drive. Rooms (and hotel itself) are charmingly decorated but a bit frayed around the edges. Communication difficulties with staff.

6.0 / 10.0

Sweet little spot in perfect location. Great pool, comfy beds, wonderful history, but needs help!

Great location and has wonderful charm. Absolutely love the pool and the beds were incredibly comfortable.

Growing up in this town and spending time at this property years ago, it seems really run down. The shower head was broken in our room, and whoever stayed in my room prior (or maybe housekeeping?) has thrown out soap, shampoo and conditioner bottles and trash out of the bathroom window onto the roof. We opted to go out for breakfast after seeing things float around in the water container and the buffet was extremely bare. We loved the pool, but really hated that staff sits out there every morning smoking and leaving their cigarette butts in the planter (which really stinks)!!! I fixed the shower head- and was hoping to explain this to staff, but when I went to check out- there was no one at the front desk. I waited for a moment, but left once I heard some people arguing. I know the history behind this place- so it was sad to see what it’s become. Loved the pool- but it needs an enormous upgrade and cleaning.

4.0 / 10.0

Disappointing

My husband and I are homeless and we have chosen to stay at the Gunn House twice. First time was nice but this last time was not satisfying. The bathroom shower floor was covered in hair and felt really gross on my feet bad water quality.

The people that run this place are very rude

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