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Best Western Golden Key

Property class: 2.5

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A cozy seating area with two armchairs and a round ottoman, a small table with a lamp, and a bench with a cushioned seat.
A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a Best Western sign, and a stone facade building.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder and a gated entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $109
$101 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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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 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ridge Golf Club and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Mt. Vernon Winery.

What's nearby

  • Placer County Visitor Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Auburn State Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Foresthill Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ridge Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Twin Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Station Public House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

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 on-site 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% organic food
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 20 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher, 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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Best Western Golden Key Auburn
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Auburn Best Western
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Best Western Golden Key Motel Auburn
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Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and consistent over multiple stays!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was excellent. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was also very good. Plenty of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, nice area of town, decent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is great place to stay if heading to the Sierras and you want to chill out before the wilderness days happen. Super nice people and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, park area. Great pet friendly place!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay at this location multiple times and the service, conditions, and overall quality have been consistent!! I feel good laying my head down here and will again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, very comfortable bed. The front desk staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, lots of food options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I wasn't sure about a best Western, but was really delighted by a clean room, amenities inside, friendly staff, and a great breakfast with a lot of options. Absolutely would book again at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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There are local restaurants with great food, the staff was very nice and eager to help. The room was clean and well equipped with a fridge and microwave. Internet access was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are spotless, the beds, comfy, and the staff very accommodating. Stay there frequently when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean, close to trails.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was awsome an allowed me to bring my furry friends they where completely amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms cold a/c and great check in service. The property is well maintained. The swimming pool looked well cared for. Whoever runs this place cares about what they do. I appreciate that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were just an expensive Motel 6. Breakfast didn’t offer a lot of choices. The pool was excellent and the grounds were nice and kept up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice convenient hotel easy access to Hwy 80. Breakfast is good and nice choices including breakfast sandwiches. Rooms big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room was clean and staff was great. Id stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cindy was great Room was very comfortable Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at Best Western Auburn. Always clean. Helpful staff. Close to all of Auburn's amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was kind room was clean breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast is hot and taste good .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Good service, good breakfast, clean room :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026