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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property
Travelers can start their day with a continental breakfast before relaxing in the spa tub or lounging by the seasonal outdoor pool

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The Best Western Golden Key sits near Lake Clementine and Ridge Golf Club, offering a practical home base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout their stay, access to a 24-hour business center, and attentive staff ready to assist with local recommendations.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

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  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Auburn, Best Western Golden Key is in the business district. Ridge Golf Club and Mt. Vernon Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Clementine and Folsom Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to Gold Country Fairgrounds. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hunting, mountain biking, and rock climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Auburn travel guide
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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603

What's nearby

  • Auburn State Recreation Area
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swings and ferris wheel
    Gold Country Fairgrounds
    4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Folsom Lake
    Folsom Lake
    18 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Placer County Visitor Information Center
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Foresthill Bridge
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station
    8 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old Town Pizza Auburn
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Twin Dragon
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min walk
  • Ikeda's
    4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel near Gold Country Fairgrounds
Located close to Lake Clementine and Ridge Golf Club, Best Western Golden Key provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 59 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; 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 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Golden Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Best Western Golden Key pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Golden Key allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 59 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 24 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Golden Key located?

Located in North Auburn, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gold Country Fairgrounds and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gold Country Museum and Ridge Golf Club. Mt. Vernon Winery and Lake Clementine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice area of town, decent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abimael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cindy was great Room was very comfortable Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tahni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last year. Room comfirtable, staff extremely friendly snd helpful with dinner suggestions. Pool area nice, enjoyed the hot tub. Breakfast was good and hot. Recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was great. Id stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Good service, good breakfast, clean room :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean convenient. What I expect from a Best Western.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was kind room was clean breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a sweet and comfortable place to land! Clean room, lovely staff, plenty of parking. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Clean, convenient, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable beds, clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor pool was inconvenient in February in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the breakfast was low on protein. The staff were excellent and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet clean room great soap
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This truly is a well kept up facility. The only comment I have was when we first walked in, the smell of fumigation was present. Shortly after being in the room, the smell vanished. Very nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice & helpful. The room was spotless. The breakfast was large with a variety of items. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wissuta

the room is in an ok condition the bed is so comfortable staff is helpful breakfast is sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean; good breakfast; great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Parmanand

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about my stay here. This will be my spot when in these parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Staff was very friendly and the location was great. The breakfast was quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..breakfast options were very good..friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice, helpful, friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025