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Gold Trail Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Apple Hill's charming getaway offers travelers a convenient place to unwind with practical amenities like self-parking and reliable WiFi connections

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

About the neighborhood

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 Lumsden Park and Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine. 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

  • Historic Main Street Placerville
    Historic Main Street Placerville
    3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lumsden Park
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Placerville City Hall
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Apple Mountain Golf Resort
    5 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beach Hut Deli
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Chuck's Wellness Center
    3 min drive

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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 alternate 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
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 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus USD 100 one-time 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 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 within 3 mi (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 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. 110 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable & clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Caryl C

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas

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

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
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6/10 Okay

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Joanna

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

2/10 Terrible

Arnaud

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised wifi internet is *in the tiny welcome office only* Advertised breakfast is a joke too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026