Hotel Lumberjack - Where rustic heritage meets modern comfort in the heart of historic Sonora. Thoughtfully redesigned with clean lines, natural textures, and a nod to its rugged roots, our boutique hotel offers a fresh take on mountain charm. Whether you're exploring Yosemite, strolling through Gold Rush history, or simply unwinding, Hotel Lumberjack delivers elevated comfort with personality—think stylish interiors, cosy touches, and a splash of playful attitude (yes, we’re looking at those raccoon cups). It’s a stay that feels relaxed, refined, and refreshingly unexpected.
Amenities
Free Parking
Internet Access
No Smoking
Where is it
Located in a charming Gold Rush-era town nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It's the perfect jumping-off point for exploring Yosemite National Park, wine country, and historic cities with serious character. Transfer time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – approx. 2 hours, 45 minutes by car (130 miles)
Hotel information
34 rooms all with High Speed Complementary WiFi, Cubie Time Smart Alarm Clock with charging station, Custom furnishings including upholsters from Charter, Iron and Ironing Board, Casting Technology to your subscriptions, 50" 4k Samsung Flat Screen TV, Small Fridge by Danby, Microwave, Shower shaving leg bar, Coffee Maker with Café Valet and Lipton Tea, Eco-friendly bathroom amenities and Kohler fixtures, Multiple sockets to charge all your devices, In-Room safe, A working space with a desk and a chair.
Standard King or 2 Queen rooms, sleeping maximum 4 people.
In-room coffee makers with complimentary tea and coffee.
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 250 reviews
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Excellent (128)
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Average (22)
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Rooms are dirty and broken
Jun 2, 2025Katie BSan Jose, California
Wow. Absolutely terrible experience. We went through 3 rooms and ended up staying at a different hotel. First room had wires hanging from the ceiling, the bed had wires and pieces from the ceiling on it with dirty footprints all over the bed. Second room the tv was out of service and the bathroom hadn’t been cleaned. Third room they had a box fan…
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Wow. Absolutely terrible experience. We went through 3 rooms and ended up staying at a different hotel. First room had wires hanging from the ceiling, the bed had wires and pieces from the ceiling on it with dirty footprints all over the bed. Second room the tv was out of service and the bathroom hadn’t been cleaned. Third room they had a box fan set up on a chair because the AC/heat was out. It was 100 degrees. Do not stay here. I repeat. DO NOT stay here.
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Door #1, #2, or #3 - no thank you
Jun 1, 2025Companion38103325375
I came to Sonora with my wife and daughter. We checked in, and they gave us room 257. We walk back over to Hotel Lumberjack (check in and reception is actually at a different hotel across the street), go up to the room, and open the door to find wires hanging out of the ceiling, dirty bootprints on the bed, tools, and electrical debris. They’re…
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I came to Sonora with my wife and daughter. We checked in, and they gave us room 257. We walk back over to Hotel Lumberjack (check in and reception is actually at a different hotel across the street), go up to the room, and open the door to find wires hanging out of the ceiling, dirty bootprints on the bed, tools, and electrical debris. They’re actively doing work on the room. I call the lobby, and the woman at the desk apologizes and gets us a room downstairs, room 157. She walks us down, and the bathroom wasn’t cleaned and there’s a sign inside saying the tv is out of order. She apologizes again and takes us to room 153. In 153, the AC is broken and they’ve put a box fan on a chair - on a 97F day, and I’m with a toddler. She apologizes again and says they’re out of rooms. They can refund me or give me a discount. I wanted out. This place is awful. All 3 of those incidents in one day? That’s not one error, that is clear indication of mismanagement and a hotel in disarray. Do yourself a favor and do not stay here, or at their parent property, the Sonora Inn.
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Great location, Better staff. Five star service in an old mining town.
May 31, 2025Ted H
Hotel Lumberjack is an extension of Hotel Sonora. Hotel Sonora has an entrance that is right on the main street. Plenty of restaurants, shops and saloons are within a 5 minute walk. I liked Revive Coffee the best.
The staff at the front desk is excellent. Friendly check in and check out. The refrigerator in my room was not operating…
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Hotel Lumberjack is an extension of Hotel Sonora. Hotel Sonora has an entrance that is right on the main street. Plenty of restaurants, shops and saloons are within a 5 minute walk. I liked Revive Coffee the best.
The staff at the front desk is excellent. Friendly check in and check out. The refrigerator in my room was not operating efficiently and both outside ice machines were broken, the lady at the front desk offered to fill my ice chest with ice from kitchen ice machine. I requested a drinking glass for my room. The front desk staff found some glasses from days gone by and washed them for me.
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First time staying in Sonora
May 27, 2025YosemiteDavidAlhambra, California
The towels were shorted one set and the ice machine was broken and out of order. The in-room telephone had no electric cord so I had to use my own mobile phone to call the front desk (located at Sonora Inn). When I did, the front desk asked me to walk over across the street to pick up the set of towels and ice.
Other that the above everything…
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The towels were shorted one set and the ice machine was broken and out of order. The in-room telephone had no electric cord so I had to use my own mobile phone to call the front desk (located at Sonora Inn). When I did, the front desk asked me to walk over across the street to pick up the set of towels and ice.
Other that the above everything else was nice, and the stay was comfortable. Breakfast (located inside Sonora Inn) was good, but wished there could've be more selections for juice, fruits, and hot breakfast items such as scrambled egg/bacon/sausage.
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A Warm and Wonderful Stay – So Much Better Than the Tourist Hotels!
May 7, 2025Chris P
Our stay at Lumberjack in Sonora was absolutely perfect! The room was modern, spotlessly clean, and decorated with great attention to detail – far more comfortable and charming than the typical tourist hotels near Yosemite Village.
A special highlight was the check-in with the elderly lady: so warm, kind, and thoughtful – we immediately felt at…
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Our stay at Lumberjack in Sonora was absolutely perfect! The room was modern, spotlessly clean, and decorated with great attention to detail – far more comfortable and charming than the typical tourist hotels near Yosemite Village.
A special highlight was the check-in with the elderly lady: so warm, kind, and thoughtful – we immediately felt at home. Even though we arrived late after a long journey, she still asked if we wanted a pizza.
That personal touch made the stay truly special. Highly recommended – we’ll definitely be back!
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Rooms are dirty and broken
