With a stay at Colfax Motorlodge in Colfax, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 9 minutes by foot from Colfax Area Heritage Museum. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Sierra Vista Community Center and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Stevens Trail Trailhead.
Colfax Area Heritage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Sierra Vista Community Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Stevens Trail Trailhead - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
Center For The Arts - 24 min drive - 17.0 miles
Nevada County Fairgrounds - 26 min drive - 17.9 miles
Getting around
Colfax Station - 10 min walk
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Dine n Dash Pub & Grill - 2 min drive
Red Frog - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 1 min walk
About this property
Colfax Motorlodge
Colfax Motorlodge offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Colfax Motorlodge has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Colfax Motorlodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Air conditioning is a boon for a hot weekend in the Sierras. Room is large and fairly clean. It's a decent comfortable stay. The property is well maintained.
This is the epitome of the old fashioned motor lodge i remember from childhood. If you're looking for a concierge or a Marriott you're in the wrong place. The real draw here is the price. For a clean room with a good size fridge and microwave, you.pay less than $50 per night.
I often drive between the Bay and Reno NV for work and personal reasons. Last night I was too tired after a long day of working and stopped off as Colfax is about midway. I was pleasantly surprised, quick check-in and a comfortable bed. Good night sleep made the morning drive a breeze. Will stop in again when traveling if needed.
Check in was quick and easy, staff was courteous. The room is clean and comfortable, the updates are nice
Jodi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
charles
Mar 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great job bruh. That room was slay.
charles
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Bruce
Apr 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. Furniture sparse, but in good condition. Bed was comfortable and the bedding clean. Heating and AC unit was adequate for the size of the room. Bathroom was worn, but clean, and included a new shower unit with hot water on demand.
All and all a good road stop inn for a couple of nights stay.
Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jo Ann
Jan 13, 2026
Older motel. Clean. Friendly and professional staff
It’s great when you can support an independent motel instead of the big chains. We enjoyed a clean comfortable shower and sleep in a comfortable very well kept little motel. The a/c was wonderful, cool, with a steady sound that never awakened me the way the ones at too many other hotels have on our cross country trip.