Gold Trail Motor Lodge

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Gold Trail Motor Lodge provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Apple Hill, a neighborhood in Placerville, is home to Gold Trail Motor Lodge. Historic Main Street Placerville and Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Lumsden Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Highway 50 Brewery and Delfino Farms. Visit our Placerville travel guide
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1970 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667

What's nearby

  • A building with the sign "HANGMAN'S TREE HISTORIC SPOT".
    Historic Main Street Placerville
    3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Apple Mountain Golf Resort
    5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds
    7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Placerville Speedway
    8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Red Hawk Casino
    14 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Apple Hill
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Beach Hut Deli
    3 min drive

About this property

Gold Trail Motor Lodge

  • Motel located in Apple Hill
  • Gold Trail Motor Lodge provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Gold Trail Motor Lodge boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gold Trail Motor Lodge on Oct 27, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lumsden Park and Smokey Ridge Winery. Historic Main Street Placerville and El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gold Trail Motor Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 453 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accommodating host. Room was clean and quiet. Parking is easy. WiFi does not work well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable & clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was great - right outside our room. The check-in process was quick and easy and friendly. The decor in the room is a little tired, there was no ice in the ice machine and we couldn’t get any water from the bathroom taps but the bed was comfortable and we had a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Our stay was very good. The place is family run and is very friendly. This our second stay with them and will be a returning customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to wineries, town services, and restaurants, yet away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet friendly

Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again The price was right and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The rooms were very clean and the owners very friendly. The Queen bed was comfortable but the king was a bit stiff and springy. Could use a mattress topper.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it is very clean and comfortable. Only complaint is that the pillows were very uncomfortable and the heater is really noisy:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy on easy off of the highway. Customer service was impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They said the door "is a little sticky". No, it’s a big problem. Every time opening and closing the door was a major hassle. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Gold Trail Motor Lodge and the Mother Lode Motel apparently now have the same owner. We booked with Mother Lode but ended up next door with a room in the Gold Trail Motor Lodge. For being so close to the freeway our room was remarkably quiet. The bed was comfortable, the shower was immediately hot and the water pressure wonderful. The place was clean. There is room for improvement-- dresser drawers needing handles, wall paper section needing glue . . . Would we stay there again when passing through the area? Absolutely. The room was definitely good enough. What was outstanding? The delightful couple who ran the place. They are friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean as far as we could tell there was only one wash cloth,the shower had plenty of hot water and pressure was great maybe to good it sprayed and splashed out of the shower which makes the floor very wet a few more towels could could help mitigate the wet floor. Overall it served the purpose the bathroom fan could not be run because it squealed so bad.still though for the price it will do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for luxury, this is not the place for you. The rooms are TINY. The carpet and furnishings are completely old and outdated, and the rooms reek of old cigarette smoke. The bed is really hard and so are the pillows. There's also the bonus of having some resident crack heads in the room next to you, there's a sign taped to the door telling you so. The floors in the bathroom were filthy, i used a towel to wipe up some water, and towel turned black. Also there as no breakfast as advertised, and the ice machine didnt work If the place were cleaned up, carpet ripped out and replaced with LVP and old furnishings tossed, it could be a really cute inn to stay at. The price was good and it was located close to my destination. The ower/staff very friendly. But to have to climb over the bed to get to the bathroom is a lottle ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel was as expected. Nothing fancy. But the staff was kind and helpful, bathroom fairly clean, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024