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Mother Lode Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Placerville

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Apple Hill, Mother Lode Motel offers a cozy retreat with to-go breakfast and a garden oasis. Enjoy sun-kissed moments by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AED 345
AED 380 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Placerville Speedway - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Red Hawk Casino - 12 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cap Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shilla Sushi & Teriyaki - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mother Lode Motel

At Mother Lode Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Red Hawk Casino. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to May

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Mother Lode Motel
Mother Lode Motel Placerville
Mother Lode Placerville
Mother Lode Hotel Placerville
Mother Lode Motel Motel
Mother Lode Motel Placerville
Mother Lode Motel Motel Placerville

Frequently asked questions

Does Mother Lode Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mother Lode Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Mother Lode Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Mother Lode Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Mother Lode Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mother Lode Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Mother Lode Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Red Hawk Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Mother Lode Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

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Reviews

Mother Lode Motel Reviews

6.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Location

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great pool and clean comfortable room.
Wallace, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ease to access . Short distance off the highway. Food etc is about 2 miles away.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Go to spot for Apple Hill

Close to all of the farms as well as historic downtown. Always have a nice time staying here.
Michele, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean basic lodging
DAVID, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotels

Good clean and friendly
anthony, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Staff wasn’t the best, there was also a language barrier, it was also said breakfast was included but they said they don’t have that service.
Jessie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Avoid if you can

The hotel owners were ok. Housekeeping staff is very sweet. My room was still under construction and was pained a horrible color of orange. The bed was unbelievably awful.
Amy, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Not a lot of people carpet was really old and dirty
William, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed

Check-in was inconvenient. Had to go next door to check-in. Was informed by the note in the door
Cynthia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The reservation was for 4 adults we inly had 2 towels in room The shampoo left in room was opened and used there were spider webs from lamp to ceiling no extra toilet paper The room was old and needs a facelift no staff on site due to remodel you need to register at hotel up the road.
JODY, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great price but unsafe

I was traveling for medical reasons. I needed a place to sleep for the night. I chose this hotel for the price and boy did I pay. In most ways this hotel was fine, but… I cut my foot badly on a staple sticking out of the floor in front of the bathroom door. There was black mold in the bathroom on the walls above the shower, and my coffee pot did not work. it still had the coffee and water in it from the person who was in the room before me and they tried to make coffee and it didn’t work for them either. I wish I had taken pictures now, but I was hoping to get a resolution from the owner when I checked out and I did not, so here is my honest review.
Monica, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

My reservation was at Mother Lode, but when I tried to check in, the office was closed and a note to call a number for assistance. The number was to another hotel up the road. I went there, had no choice but to check in. Rooms smelled so bad, electrical outlets in bathroom didn't work, no wi-fi, hardly any TV channels and no pool. Switch and bait!!
Laurie, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I liked NOTHING about this property; in fact I am trying to get refund as we did not stay there. The room smelled of bleach and I'm immune comprised as I have cancer and could not stay there. The pool was not operational, the front desk person was rude; in fact we had to check at a different hotel as the office for this motel was under construction.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kind of happy but maybe not.

The motell was under renovation and the office was closed. We had to drive to the other hotel up the road just a few feet away. When i checked in they did not have the King bed we asked for at the hotel i requested that was close to the pool but the offered us a room with two queen beds at the same price so we took that. The AC worked but it was realy loud so when it would come on every 10 minutes it would wake you up. There were construction workers staying there and at 5 am they were out side tallking very loud and they had their stereo up with the doors open not to mention the backup beepers. When there is a parking lot on the other side of the property the could make as much noise as they want.
Clinton, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Unfortunately we had to leave because the overwhelming scent of the cleaner/disinfectant that they used was making me feel sick. They claimed was using what they had to for the regulations, however they were using way to much...Ive stayed in motels before and after this and none smelled like this. Including the one we ended up staying at instead of. The room wasn't vacuumed good and there were crumbs in the entry. The curtain was broken and as I tried to move it I found the backside covered in dust and grime. The pillows were so wrinkly they looked like someone slept on them...its cheap,..for a reason.
Sierra, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We left instead of staying a second night

The office was closed for renovation so we had to check in at the property just up the road. The included breakfast was a stale, packaged pastry that I got at check-in. Booked a double queen room but the beds were just full size. Both my kids hurt their feet on the exposed tack strip on the edge of the threshold into the bathroom so we covered it with a towel. The shower curtain was on the ground, the shelf in the shower had been ripped off, showing exposed concrete, and the inside of the bathroom door was missing a bunch of paint (likely from a pet that was locked inside). We were planning to stay 2 nights but decided to just drive home after a long day of river rafting rather than stay a second night. I will say the grass area and garden are quite pretty.
Lisa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The handicap room #1 is not very accessible. No room around the bed for a wheelchair. No bars in the shower. Shower head is on the opposite wall of the bench seat. There is also no removable shower head to wash person. The water does not even reach the person. Our second room a/c did not work. They brought in a fan and said that was all they could do. The staff was kind but the actual rooms were not great. One plus is the pool is clean and beautiful.
Kelly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant check in experience Small room but clean
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stay here every time we are in town. They are friendly and the rooms are simple but nice.
Komoki, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small but Clean

The place is easy to find; rooms are simple, nothing fancy but clean. Bed was comfortable and they offered a breakfast but we didn't partake of it. We've stayed here before and have never been disappointed.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Remodeled room was beautiful and peaceful with view of nature and swimming pool
Marye L, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap
KAI-YUAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and welcoming place,i wouldn't hesitate to go back again
Nathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room door did not lock. Big gap at the door jamb. Literally did not lock. Pushed it open as I went to slide the key in. Had to change rooms. The breakfast (as advertised included) is one danish and “coffee in your room” as the woman stated at the front desk as she handed me the danish (did give me 2 of them;). She and her husband were very kind and moved my room and said that someone stayed on that room the night before with no problems.
Ed, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This property was older which is no problem if the proper maintenance is done. The ice machine did not work, the pool had a pad lock on the gate, the office was closed for renovations (which were not currently being done) and you have to travel up the road to another motel to use their office. On the positive side,the a/c was cold and since we ended up in a wheel-chair friendly room our shower was nice and roomy. Good location but we would not stay there again.
Robert, 1-night trip

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