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Gold Trail Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Placerville with free breakfast

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

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)

Highlights

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

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1970 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667

What's nearby

  • Lumsden Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Placerville Speedway - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Red Hawk Casino - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cap Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Taqueria - ‬8 min walk

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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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

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

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 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).

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Gold Trail Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 432 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. A minute from Apple Hill
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zechariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

Jessica

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

Clean, quiet

Very clean and quiet. Polite front desk. Perfect for a little get away that won't break the bank
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Great host
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Looks pretty run down and the rooms are very small but clean and the parking lot was well lit at night. The bed was VERY firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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 traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed the woody areas and how quiet and piece full the stay was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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
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