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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$97
$89 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603
  • Place, Placer County Visitor Information Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Auburn State Recreation Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Foresthill Bridge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Auburn

With a stay at Best Western Golden Key in Auburn (North Auburn), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Gold Country Fairgrounds and 5 minutes from Gold Country Museum. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Clementine and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ridge Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Placer County Visitor Information Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Auburn State Recreation Area - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Foresthill Bridge - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lake Clementine - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jinme Ramen - ‬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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 (36 inches 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 (34 inches 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 25.00 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 10.00 per night

Property 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
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 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

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Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful shower, comfortable bed. Breakfast included sausage & egg biscuits, cereal, toast, 2 waffle makers, yogurt machine, bananas, apples, tangerines, and several juices. Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Truckee

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

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about my stay here. This will be my spot when in these parts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and always available to help. The owt friendly room's were beyind clean. Thusvis my "go to" pkace while in Auburn!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was really clean. Toilet didn’t flush very well. Other than that was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JOAN

It was very clean. The staff members were very nice and helpful. The only complaint would be that it was noisy with hearing people walking upstairs and outside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Business traveler
Very worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

DeAaron

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Autumn

The staff were great! Very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Sacramento

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine. The room was clean and the location was perfect for our needs. The only issue is, and I'm assuming because it's an older property, the walls between rooms are not insulated and you can hear everything. Also, and we think it's because of the wall air conditioner, every sound outside the room is heard like there was a window open. Other than that, it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimber

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very nice and clean. Easy and polite check-in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

YULIIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looks like a typical motel with each entrance to a room being a separate door, and stairs leading to two
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms very comfy! 10++ The not great thing is parking isn’t great and stairs to the second floor. Not great for carrying 4 suitcases up at 1am! BUT the room made us forget about it! Loved the shower and water pressure to!! Super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025