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Blue Gum Motel

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A pathway leading to a fenced area with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery. - Blue Gum Motel (Willows)
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SHOWTIME free in your room." - Blue Gum Motel (Willows)
A reception desk with framed certificates on the wall, a bulletin board with travel brochures, and a plant on the counter. - Blue Gum Motel (Willows)
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a water dispenser, a reception desk, and a ceiling fan. - Blue Gum Motel (Willows)
A parking lot with palm trees and a playground in the background. - Blue Gum Motel (Willows)
Blue Gum Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table with a chair, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a red and beige bedspread, two bedside lamps, a framed floral artwork above the bed, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and beige bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Willows is home to Blue Gum Motel. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Willows Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Sacramento River. Visit our Willows travel guide
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2637 Highway 99 West, Willows, CA, 95988

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with a prominent tower and symmetrical facade.
    Willows Museum
    10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • A winding road with a blue painted edge, surrounded by rolling hills and a sunset sky.
    Thunderhill Raceway Park
    21 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Glenn Golf and Country Club
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center
    9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
    16 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Red 88
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Round Table Pizza
    8 min drive
  • Nancy's Airport Cafe
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Gum Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blue Gum Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Blue Gum Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Gum Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blue Gum Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Gum Motel located?

Situated in Willows, this motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center and within 12 mi (20 km) of Willows Museum and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Sacramento River and Thunderhill Raceway Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Blue Gum Motel Reviews

5.8

6.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great value. Much cheaper than the other hotels. Outside of town but close to the freeway, it was quiet and my room was fine. Microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioner worked great. Comfortable bed with clean linen. I'll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, guy seemed nice when he was there. Overall not a bad place to stay. Building next door was rundown and not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually liked this place. It was cleaner, quieter than other places I have been in. It's not the Ritz Carlton, but I'd return in a pinch. The pool wasn't in service, the only thing I was looking forward to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cutest little nostalgic 1950s hotel ever! Room was super clean and appointed enough for comfort. The bed was very comfy. No water in the pool but we didn't care. Wifi didn't work but we didn't need it lol I think we were the only people staying here which was kind of nice. Behind the hotel rooms are quite a few mature fruit trees, go see if anything is ripe. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

This place needs to close

Rooms are old, falling apart and have bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liz

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were unkept. Lots of guests wandering around at night, Sheets were very thin, curtains were stained but the rest of the inside room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

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

Don't do it!

What a pit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacquelyn M.

Disliked: Staff & service

Turned me away because of my pet

Was not pet friendly as advertised and they turned me away. Had to wait at the front desk for over 5 minutes to speak with someone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chong

Worst ever
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Edin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy try to charge me extra 90 dollars and it won't let me check in really bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Laundry, swimming pool, and wi-fi not working. Nor television.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeri

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

A Hidden Gem

I loved this place. It's a surprising oasis right on Old Hwy 99, surrounded by trees with a great vintage feel, beautifully landscaped and lush, with all kinds of birds singing and gorgeous flowers and plants everywhere, and a rooster crowing in the morning. If you're attached to chain hotels like Hilton, however, you probably won't care for it. This place is for people who prefer character, natural beauty and history over new, sterilized, and shiny. The room was adequately clean, certainly somewhat dated, but it was fine. I was sorry the pool wasn't in order, but maybe next year. Meanwhile, it's a great, inexpensive place to stay if you're traveling up or down the 5. Eduardo, the manager, was wonderful. He does all the landscaping and is passionately attached to his plants.
Even prettier at sunset.
Vintage (1960's) U-shaped motel with parking in front of each room. Lots of trees.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Look, I personally love this type of motel, but its not for everyone (most people?). As a race track regular for the last two decades, I have stayed here numerous times. This is a well past its prime motor court from back in the heyday of when driving was part of the adventure rather than something that is tolerated for the least time possible. For me, the best attribute is the peaceful and quiet location. It's a 5 minute drive to Willows, but none of the unfamiliar manic energy of 24-hour commerce, bright gas stations, and random shenanigans common with most other interstate accommodations. There are plenty of reviews detailing the deferred maintenance and evidence of the financial realities of trying to keep an outlying property that is all but invisible to most travelers going, so I won't pile on. I guess I would summarize the Blue Gum Motel like this; if you're wound up tight and are prone to leaving negative reviews because of cracked tiles and spotty internet, then don't even bother. If you appreciate a place with some "character", have a good sense of perspective on what it is and why its like this, and are up to date on all your shots (I'm kidding) then you might give this place a try.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I need a shower...

During my 2 night stay, the motel did not refresh linens, clean room, or provide pillow cases.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ANDREW

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were not aware of my reservation when I showed up. I heard the same thing from other people staying there that had booked through Expedia. They had to scramble to find rooms for people because they weren't paying attention to what bookings they had. The property looks alright in pictures, but not so much in person. The pool is empty save for about a foot of dirty water and trash in the bottom of it. The key to my room said it was a key to a different room. There were very noisy guests that stayed loud until late in the night, but the onsite manager never did anything to try to quiet them down as they were yelling inside and outside of their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff required cash only at check in after payment to Expedia. The main problem was no water in the shower. This place is a weekly or monthly rental ofrooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that Blue Gum is 5.1 miles from Willows and just a couple miles from Artois.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down dump.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
booked room through Orbitz, read reviews. The front desk gave me a room that looked like a murder had happened there in 1989. everything in the room was broken and dirty. They had no idea I had my dog with me, I looked for a pet friendly hotel through Orbitz, you guys should refund or voucher me for this. I'll never go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
I showed up at about midnight to try and check in to my room which is payed for and i vouldnt get anyone to answer the phone or door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It took over an hour of waiting to check in, calling with no answer, noone at the front desk in person. Guy checking me in seemed to be on amphetamines or some kind of drug, then proceeded to give me a key to the wrong room. Spend an extra $20 and go somewhere nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was ok. Best part was it’s off the beaten path so it was quiet. Would I use it again…. Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

We didn’t stay there since we learned it had bed bugs recently.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021