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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Tuolumne County Museum on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 4, 2026.

A wooden sign for Sonora Gold Lodge with a 'VACANCY' label, surrounded by a garden with rocks and plants.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" above the entrance, a mailbox, and a small American flag.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, a fence with a blue and white striped pattern, and a bench with a perforated design.

A chain-link fence with a pool in the background.

1. Sonora Gold Lodge

0.7 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Jason

CNY503

CNY583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large house with a prominent staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush gardens and a well-maintained lawn.

A vintage car parked in front of a large house with a balcony and a garage.

A garden with roses and a fountain, surrounded by a building with a balcony.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table set with tea and pastries, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

2. The Inn on Knowles Hill

0.4 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Grace

CNY2,201

CNY2,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a curved countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a unique textured backsplash.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building entrance with a set of concrete steps leading up to a black door. There are potted plants on either side of the door.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and a black refrigerator.

3. Heritage Inn Yosemite/Sonora

0.5 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Shelia

CNY532

CNY597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a leather sofa, a telephone, and a wardrobe with sliding doors.

A balcony with a metal railing, a view of a parking area, and a forested hill in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

4. Country Inn Sonora

2.9 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Sara

CNY540

CNY606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a balcony with string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

A bathroom with a grey vanity, a round mirror, a wooden chair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a bed with a white headboard.

5. Hotel Lumberjack

Historic Downtown Sonora, 0.2 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Kenneth

CNY816

CNY915 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a bed with a pink blanket, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A dining area with a round table, four grey chairs, a potted plant, and a fire extinguisher.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a black metal fence. There are lounge chairs and a table with a potted plant nearby.

6. Historic Sonora Inn

Historic Downtown Sonora, 0.3 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Laurie

CNY660

CNY740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story hotel with a central courtyard, a pool, and a sign for 'Gunn Hotel Model Historic Inn'.

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a brick wall, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A room with a wooden door, a chair, and a small table with a plant.

7. Gunn House Hotel

Historic Downtown Sonora, 0.4 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Teresa

CNY416

CNY466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, a glass coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign indicating 'Best Western' and 'Cedar Inn & Suites', and a 'No Vacancy' sign.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence, trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and grey upholstered chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites

17.9 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Beverly

CNY744

CNY833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a covered entrance, American flag, and a sign that reads "ACANNY".

A swimming pool with a chair and umbrella, a small fence, and a building in the background.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a ceiling fan, pendant lights, and a counter with various items.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

9. Murphys Inn Motel

18.2 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Rick

CNY573

CNY642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A small outdoor swimming pool with a 3-foot depth limit, surrounded by a concrete deck and equipped with metal pool ladders.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a seating arrangement.

10. Aladdin Inn

4.8 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Anthony

CNY610

CNY685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A green house with a red roof, a white building with an orange awning, and a large tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A garden with deer statues, a tree, and a brick pathway.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking area, and a grassy lawn.

11. Jumping Frog Motel

18.2 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Kathi

CNY547

CNY613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A swimming pool with a hot tub in the foreground, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and outdoor seating.

A spacious living area with large windows, a pool view, and a modern kitchen with a refrigerator and shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and cooking equipment.

12. Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center

4.6 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Elizabeth

CNY912

CNY1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, a large mural, and a view through the glass doors.

A parking lot with several classic cars parked in front of a building with a green roof.

A staircase with a wooden railing leading to a stone fireplace, a patterned rug, and a mural on the wall.

A large building with a parking lot in front, surrounded by trees and hills.

13. Murphys Suites

17.9 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Ray

CNY748

CNY838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with rocks, a waterfall, and outdoor seating.

A clear outdoor pool with rocks and a waterfall, surrounded by greenery and a fence.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a bench, and a picnic table.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

14. Lazy Z Resort

12.5 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Hallie

CNY939

CNY1,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with multiple screens, stools, and a counter.

A water park with a large water slide, multiple water features, and a pool area with lounge chairs.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

15. The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort

13 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Ralph

CNY694

CNY858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A lodge with a covered entrance, multiple rooms, and a stone pathway.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small kitchenette, and a window with curtains.

A sign for Mi Wuk Village Inn with a vacancy notice.

A picnic area with a long wooden table and benches, surrounded by a chain-link fence and trees.

16. Mi Wuk Village Inn

19.8 km from Tuolumne County Museum

WENDONG

CNY803

CNY899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A motel with a row of classic cars parked in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a chair.

A snow-covered lodge with multiple levels and balconies, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, two wooden chairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

17. Wildwood Inn

14.9 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Janet

CNY664

CNY744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with a granite counter, two pendant lights, a 'Private' sign, and framed awards on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, a lamp, and a bathroom area.

A swimming pool with a wooden fence, a small building with a red door, and a table with chairs.

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a coffee maker, and a decorative train model on the wall.

18. Jamestown Railtown Motel

4.6 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Savana

CNY537

CNY602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

A building with a balcony, outdoor tables and benches, and large windows.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a black entertainment unit, a desk with a lamp, a small refrigerator, and a microwave.

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Angels Camp CA

19.8 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Renee'

CNY424

CNY475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A library with wooden bookshelves, a chandelier, and a sign for the Royal Hotel Coffee House.

A covered patio area with a bench, a small tree, and a flag.

A traditional room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A two-story hotel with a balcony, a sign for 'Royal Carriage Inn', and a visible room number '18239'.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Royal Carriage

4.6 km from Tuolumne County Museum

Vaughna

CNY450

CNY504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sonora Gold Lodge	6.2 Good 684 reviews	View
The Inn on Knowles Hill	10.0 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Heritage Inn Yosemite/Sonora	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Country Inn Sonora	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Lumberjack	8.4 Very good 853 reviews	View

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8.4/10 (40 reviews)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Tuolumne County Museum?

Guests love staying at Hotel Lumberjack, which is a hotel near Tuolumne County Museum.
Historic Sonora Inn is another well-reviewed hotel and is just steps away.
With 1,707 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Tuolumne County Museum?

You can find the best price for your travel budget on Hotels.com by adding your search criteria and sorting by price. Prices vary based on when and where you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY416

What cheap hotels are close to Tuolumne County Museum?

For a wallet-friendly hotel close to Tuolumne County Museum, Heritage Inn Yosemite/Sonora is a good option and offers a free self-serve breakfast, free parking, and free in-room WiFi.

Can I find hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels offering refundable rates, but make sure to review the cancellation deadline before you book. To find those rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels near Tuolumne County Museum that offer these rates are Chicken Ranch Casino Resort and Hotel Lumberjack.

What are the best romantic hotels near Tuolumne County Museum?

For a romantic stay, The Inn on Knowles Hill offers a restaurant and couples/private dining. It's steps from Tuolumne County Museum.
Another great option is Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free continental breakfast at Hotel Lumberjack, which is steps from Tuolumne County Museum.
Historic Sonora Inn is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast, and it's located just steps away.

Which hotels near Tuolumne County Museum have rooms with great views?

At Historic Sonora Inn, there are rooms where you can take in the city views. The hotel is steps from Tuolumne County Museum.
Also recommended is The Inn on Knowles Hill, which has rooms with garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center which offers free cribs, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Tuolumne County Museum is a short drive away.
Also consider Firefall Ranch Yosemite as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near Tuolumne County Museum with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Gunn House Hotel, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from Tuolumne County Museum.
The Inn on Knowles Hill also has free parking and is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near Tuolumne County Museum with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool at Hotel Lumberjack. Tuolumne County Museum is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Historic Sonora Inn.

What cheap motels can I book close to Tuolumne County Museum?

To save on your stay near Tuolumne County Museum, take a look at Sonora Gold Lodge, which offers a seasonal outdoor pool and breakfast daily.
Another affordable motel to consider is Miners Motel Jamestown.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Tuolumne County Museum?

After exploring the exhibits on display at Tuolumne County Museum, take in the nearby sights like Columbia State Historic Park, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, and New Melones Lake.
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park is another place to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Tuolumne County Museum?

Bring your cherished pet with you to Bradford Place Inn & Gardens, which is steps from Tuolumne County Museum.
Another pet-friendly spot is Hotel Lumberjack.

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