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Mother Lode Motel

2.0 star property
Relax in the garden or soak up some sun by the pool. This charming motel is perfect for an easy getaway.

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Indoor spa tub
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

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P5,165
P5,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 - 3 min drive
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 6 min drive
  • Placerville Speedway - 6 min drive
  • Red Hawk Casino - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Independent Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Round Table Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mother Lode Motel

Motel located in Apple Hill
Mother Lode Motel provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Mother Lode Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to May
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Mother Lode Motel?

As of Feb 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mother Lode Motel on Mar 2, 2025 start from P 5,165.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mother Lode Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Mother Lode Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mother Lode Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mother Lode Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mother Lode Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mother Lode Motel located?

Located in Apple Hill, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lumsden Park, Smokey Ridge Winery, and Historic Main Street Placerville. El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and Placerville Historical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Mother Lode Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 356 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jessie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAI-YUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel, Yountville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming place,i wouldn't hesitate to go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an overnight on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teri Maria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend this place. If Expedia wants to stay a reputable place they need to let this place go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of people carpet was really old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kanyon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wallace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

GARY

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go to spot for Apple Hill
Close to all of the farms as well as historic downtown. Always have a nice time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place, pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna L

Liked: Staff & service
Good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024