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Gold Trail Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Placerville with free breakfast

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property – evening/night
Gold Trail Motor Lodge provides a practical retreat in Apple Hill where travelers can enjoy to-go breakfast options and free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff enhances the stay experience, while self-parking adds convenience and the smoke-free premises ensure comfort.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €85
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1970 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Placerville Speedway - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Red Hawk Casino - 12 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cap Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shilla Sushi & Teriyaki - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gold Trail Motor Lodge

Motel located in Apple Hill
Gold Trail Motor Lodge provides free on-the-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Gold Trail Motor Lodge offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [1940 broadway Placerville]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per night, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100 and a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus a one-off USD 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Trail Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gold Trail Motor Lodge on 3 Nov 2025 start from €84.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gold Trail Motor Lodge located?

Located in Apple Hill, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lumsden Park, Smokey Ridge Winery and Historic Main Street Placerville. El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and Placerville Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Gold Trail Motor Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 431 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place quiet, easy parking and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was so old and boken down i kept rolling out of it. Terrible nights sleep. Otherwise it was a good hotel. Staff was great. Dont stay in room 18!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming, we hav stayed here before and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Low budget hotel - you get what you pay for. It was clean, adequate furnishings and the manager was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

For the amount of money that this motel cost, it was disappointing. There were no hangers or hair dryer until the office was contacted. There was no place to put suitcases except the floor. The soap was the size of a silver dollar. There was no "service needed/no service needed" tag for door. Had to have staff come to room to show how to use temperature control remote. Our room was in a section of the motel where all the workers were staying-so lots of trash, boots drying out, large trucks,etc. And the "Free Breakfast" consisted of the coffee in our room and a packaged sweet roll in the office. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the front desk people are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff, Nice Stay

This motor lodge offers a no-frills place to stay, with a great staff at a reasonable price. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a bad hotel, the comforter on the bed takes you bad to the 80s so it has that nostalgic charm, but the place is very clean and rooms are in a great renovate condition new paint, and so on. Bathrooms are nice and big and clean as well. dont let the exterior of this place fool you, for a motor inn, it is 8.5/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an old motel, but it is clean, in good shape, and relatively quiet. And to top it off, the bed and pillows were really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice place to stay.

Nice little room, some minor repairs/updates needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Rooms very clean looked to be recently remodeled. Close to the freeway exit. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean vintage

Perfect clean vintage hotel we had to ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfortable

We have stayed multiple times at this motel. It's not fancy, but it's very clean and comfortable. The staff is always friendly. The location is very near Apple Hill and it's always a fun place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accommodating, VERY polite. Its an old school style motor lodge, so you park right in front of your room, which is great cuz Im disabled. The pool looked refreshing but i didnt get a chance to use. P.S. it appears they are
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy. The lady was very nice at the front desk and when I had a little trouble with the lock, her husband was able to take care of it immediately. The place was quiet, clean a very comfortable. I got to park my truck right out front. The town was very close, if I had needed it, but, I had everything I needed with me. I love their set up of the yummy coffee, mini fridge, microwave and tv and definitely an awesome air conditioner!!! I stayed for 2 days and nights. I would definitely come back here next visit !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found it a wee bit tricky to find my room, but I got it sorted out easy enough. The area seems to be a little more sketchy than I'd typically like, but honestly it's not bad. It's right off of hwy 50, so it's amazingly convenient. The office staff were so polite it was refreshing. They do close the office at 11pm, so no late check ins. The room itself is very clean, and the bathroom is newly renovated and shower works great. The AC works wonderfully.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was warped, hard, and really, really old. Holes in the paper thin walls. Windows didn't close fully, neither did the door. No towels. They charge a lot and are an ultra cheap hotel. Really wish I'd paid the extra $30 for the one down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ethan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees and double taxation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service

Rude customer service!!!!!

Rudest man working the front desk we arrived at 11:35pm rang the bell for front desk where a man came out and informed me there closed office closed at 11:30 refused to check us in. After complaining he rudely checked us in. It was no where posted that the office closes at 11:30. Will never stay here again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicely kept place, but problem with hot water

The Gold Trail and next-door Mother Lode motels are managed as a single property. Our room was in the Mother Lode motel. It was nicely remodeled, though in an older building. Two issues worth mentioning: we didn't get a written slip or "cheat sheet" with wi-fi password info when we checked in, which required a phone call to the office (at the other motel.) And getting password info by phone is difficult at best. I finally gave up and drove back to the office so I could get the correct password in writing. The other issue: I might have misunderstood how to use the unlabeled single control lever for the shower, but never could get any hot water. Didn't get any from the sink, either. Managed to shave with cold water, but had to give up on the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, it was an OK stay for one night, small room, not a lot of accommodations. For $130 for one night is pushing it though. The room was fairly clean, but smelled heavily of cleaning materials. Owner also called me the day of my reservation and asked me to send my credit card over email which is not a good approach. Lots of homeless nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower head water was amazing so great of pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel as a place to spend the night that's close to where we were coming to see the local races. Place is a bit dated but it's very well kept and clean. The staff that owns the place is a couple that were on site. They were friendly and nice. Would recommend as a good place to lay your head for the night if you need a inexpensive place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is in the heart of apple hill. Easy access from the freeway and easy to find. A clean older motel with a good bed and remodeled bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025