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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Clementine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ridge Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, Best Western Golden Key is in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Gold Country Fairgrounds and 5 minutes from Gold Country Museum. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Clementine and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mt. Vernon Winery.

What's nearby

  • Placer County Visitor Information Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lake Clementine - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ridge Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pho King Good - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Clementine
Best Western Golden Key offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 (91 centimetre 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 (86 centimetre 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 8.0 per night

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 8.0 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 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

Property is also known as

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Auburn Best Western
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Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hongwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARJORIE, LOS ALTOS HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it..perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and this place are amazing and such great distance to so many things!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff greeted us kindly even as we arrived after midnight. The room was clean and comfortable. In the morning, the breakfast was solid and had a lot of variety. The girl who made breakfast was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine exvept late arrivals were kind of noisy. It was a great value. Close to things we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

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

Ok, but too close to freeway

Ok, for one night. This hotel was too close to the freeway - you could throw a rock and hit it. Loud from the traffic there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convienent location, older property, filthy carpet with stains. I would expect better for price point paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Petaluma

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David E, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025