Best Western Golden Key, nestled near Lake Clementine and Ridge Golf Club, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and relaxing amenities. Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or rejuvenate in the spa tub. With free WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and helpful staff on hand.
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
Mt. Vernon Winery - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 46 min drive
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 48 min drive
Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
Colfax Station - 16 min drive
Rocklin Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Ikeda's - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Taco Bell
Brewster's Burger - 3 min walk
About this property
Best Western Golden Key
Best Western Golden Key is a great choice for a stay in Auburn. Guests can get a morning swim in at the seasonal outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 59 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Smoking rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 24 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to October
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Golden Key?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Golden Key?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 59 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Golden Key?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Golden Key?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 24 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Western Golden Key and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Best Western Golden Key like?
Best Western Golden Key is located a short 15-minute walk from Auburn State Recreation Area.
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Best Western Golden Key Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were very good with a variety of choices including hot and cold options. (57 reviews)
The pool was consistently described as clean, heated, and sparkling, with many guests enjoying its use. (15 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near numerous restaurants and offers good breakfast options. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Awesome stay
Great room, friendly staff, safe area.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Really clean really a nice motel thanks
Yes it was great great stay there really nice motel people were really friendly and they have breakfast and coffee and it was really good thanks a lot hotels.com
harry
harry, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Very clean; good breakfast; great location.
Ricky
Ricky, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Super friendly and helpful check in man.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Nice place !
Evelin
Evelin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
the location was perfect for our river rafting trip
Todd
Todd, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Comfortable stay
Great room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Great room.
Room was clean, smelled great. Staff was friendly. I had a comfortable night.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Clean rooms, good customer service and continental breakfast.
WAYNE
WAYNE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Great location..breakfast options were very good..friendly and helpful staff
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and the pool and hot tub are nice and maintained
Lenae
Lenae, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Just really nice location and the staff was very nice!
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Enjoyed my stayed
Randy
Randy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Nice place, the bed was a little hard. Good breakfast.
GORDON
GORDON, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Great
Great staff
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Good place comfortable bed good service
Leonel
Leonel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
The breakfast is good.
Staff serving the breakfast is good too. She keeps cleaning up the table, ie. Waffle machine, coffee machine area.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
The staff was very friendly, the room looked like it had been remodeled so that's good, and it was near restaurants
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Great staff!
Great staff and clean.
Jarrod
Jarrod, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
The staff and this place are amazing and such great distance to so many things!
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Great stay
Comfortable and clean.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Our room was very nice and they cleaned/remade the beds everyday w/o asking. The breakfasts were also just what we needed before going out to golf early in the morning.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2025
Nice stay
The room is was clean and comfortable. The only concern was the hot tub jets were not strong and the water looked a bit dirty.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
A good value choice in Auburn
This was our second stay here. The staff are very nice, rooms are comfortable (we were in the back, quiet also), breakfast choices were good. The motel is within walking distance of several places to eat.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
I will stay here again
Older style motor inn, but very well maintained. Good bed. Windows opened all the way. Front desk and housekeeping staff were friendly and helpful.