The Inn on Knowles Hill

Property class: 3
Sonora hotel with restaurant

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When visiting Sonora, The Inn on Knowles Hill is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snowboarding, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
$315 nightly
The total price is $353
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees

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A traditional bedroom with a large bed, ornate wooden headboard, a chandelier, a small table with a lace tablecloth, and a chair.

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 245 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Premium Room

  • Garden view
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, a dresser, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 425 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a bench, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Honeymoon Room

  • Garden view
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Traditional Room

  • Garden view
  • 380 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a mirror.

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a chandelier, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a table.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a chandelier.

Grand Room

  • Garden view
  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 625 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a chandelier.

Premier Room

  • Garden view
  • 485 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
253 Knowles Hill Dr, Sonora, CA, 95370

What's nearby

  • Sonora Opera Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tuolumne County Superior Court - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tuolumne County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mother Lode Fairgrounds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schnoogs Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Inn on Knowles Hill

  • When visiting Sonora, The Inn on Knowles Hill is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snowboarding, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Inn on Knowles Hill Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, gourmet, and beautifully presented. (17 reviews)
  • The restaurant served gourmet breakfasts, beautifully prepared and presented, with a unique and interesting history shared by the host. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay. The rooms are all gorgeous
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing decor, incredible comfortable bed. The staff is attentive and friendly. But best of all is the incredible delicious breakfast cooked by the proprietor. Not enough words express how delicious and beautifully prepared and presented it all was. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is an amazing piece of CA history lovingly maintained by Rhonda & Fred. We stayed in the Hoover suite for one night which was nothing short of magical. Their hospitality is unmatched. The breakfast, the conversations and views from the property are all breathtaking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible breakfast, amazing B&B, so clean and beautifully restored, very welcoming staff. I wish we stayed longer.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The building is beautiful, both inside and out. Rooms are decorated with an eye for luxury and a historical flair. The owner is full of stories about the building and the area around Sonora. Food was fantastic and beautifully prepared and presented.We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Such wonderful hosts, very accommodating when we had to move breakfast up an hour for us and our friends. This property is gorgeous and also has friendly cats roaming around. We had wedding photos taken here and they turned out gorgeous! Love this place!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn on the Knowles-amazing place!

Beautiful property and lovely historic house. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud with feather soft pillows and towels were fluffy. Breakfast was delicious in an amazing setting! We will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

There was nothing I didn't like about the property. The experience was unique, service fantastic, food exceptional. Would highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a definite Experience!!! The Inn was beautifully curated in furnishings of the 1920’s. It felt like stepping back in time. Breakfast was incredible. The host not only provided a perfectly presented gourmet breakfast but also gave an interesting history of the Inn. The property is far enough up the hill to be away from the noise of the Main Street but close enough to all of the eclectic little shops and dining options. This will most definitely be a stay we will repeat and recommend for years to come.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Breakfast; Comfortable Rooms

Amazing, specially prepared gourmet breakfasts by the host. Very fun to sit at breakfast table with other guests. The breakfast is served at 9 am so you can't just grab it and go if you're there for sightseeing. But the food is wonderful! Interesting history behind the house which the host shares. Beautiful rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely find. The owners offer exclusive 5 course dining experience! Very friendly and accommodating staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience! Best breakfast we ever had at any hotel. Great family stay (we stayed with our kids). Hosts Rhonda and Fred are also amazing and so nice. Will come definitely back very soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Ric & Joe - celebrated 47 years

We booked here as we visited Columbia to see The Wizard of Oz production and Sonora seemed like a great option. the Inn was beyond expectations. Host was fabulous, food was delicious, service and staff excellent. We have stayed all over the world and this was by far a place we would Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rhonda has a passion for the homes design and her breakfasts are a work of art! The rooms are clean and the little touches such as candy by the bed with a vintage water caraffe and snacks in the hall and coffee room.we were seranfed
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. The breakfast was sublime. This is a value for a B&B in an historic location. They even have some outdoor cats and a couple ducks for furred and feather vacation friends. We'll be back!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Wonderful hospitality. It is a step back into history when guests are graciously received. This is more of an experience than an opportunity for a good night's rest. The morning breakfast is divine. A definite must when you visit Sonora.
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10/10 Exceptional

I am not a breakfast eater but the meal was was an event you don't want to miss. The food was wonderful and everything was served on fine china, silver and crystal. Rhonda makes you feel welcomed in this lovely Bed & Breakfast. I recommended it very highly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect getaway weekend location

We stayed at the Inn on Knowles Hill for one night, it was a perfect weekend getaway location. It’s a beautiful historic place in the center of Sonora. Both inside and outside the entire experience gave us flashbacks to another age. The house is in an amazing spot, located atop of a hill, but still in a walking distance to the downtown. Rhonda is an amazing host, we felt very welcomed and had a delicious breakfast. This was the best B&B experience we’ve had so far, highly recommended!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury at it’s finest!

Amazing ambiance, immaculately furnished. It felt like stepping back in time. The breakfast was amazing! Rhonda is an outstanding chef and host!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a unique property. It’s a short walk down the hill to the historic downtown of Sonora. There are large sitting rooms that we were able to use during the day and in the evening. So much more comfortable than a traditional hotel. Wonderful breakfasts included. The furniture and decor are over-the-top late Victorian, but that’s part of the charm.
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8/10 Very good

The Inn is beautiful. The room was very romantic with a luxurious feel. Some of the rest of the property could of used a wipe down. The sun room had spider webs on the seats and the outdoor tables hadn't been wiped clean. Regardless of these observations, the property is beautiful with a very calm, and peaceful vibe. The unfortunate part of the stay was the rudeness of 1 set of guests that made a point to say the were regulars on several occassions. They walked around liked they owned the place with lack of consideration for other guests. They chain smoked right outside the front door so you couldn't even exit without having to smell their cigarettes. I was on a mini honeymoon and wanted a quiet, romantic evening with my new husband and was forced to listen to these guests go up and down the stairs to go outside to chain smoke. The front door has a pin pad lock so every 20 minutes when they came back inside, we had to listen to the loud mechanism of the pin pad that unlocked the front door, as our room was the one on the first floor. There was romantic music playing in the front living room all night, which I found lovely. I really enjoyed a quiet moment here, sharing chocolate covered strawberries with my husband while wearing the complimentary terry cloth robes - until those rude guests appeared again to smoke. Ugh! Let's talk about that fantastic gourmet breakfast - WOW! What a great way to start the day. Best morning meal I have every had.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated and kept hotel. Expensive but you get good value for the money.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, attentive staff, delicious food, quiet room with beautiful views.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful host and accommodations. Rhonda was Wonderful. B
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant getaway.