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Mother Lode Motel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Placerville, CA (PVF)
    4 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Placerville

With a stay at Mother Lode Motel in Placerville (Apple Hill), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Red Hawk Casino and Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building. .This motel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Smokey Ridge Winery and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lumsden Park.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 3 min drive
  • Apple Mountain Golf Resort - 5 min drive
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 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

Placerville motel in Apple Hill with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Mother Lode Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • 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

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
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Mother Lode Hotel Placerville
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Mother Lode Motel Motel Placerville

Mother Lode Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 354 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Morgan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was really nice! You can tell it's an older hotel, but they've definitely put a lot of work into updating things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jimmy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people there were very friendly and i felt like they were happy we were there. Wish the mattress was more comfortable but i have disabilities though that make me a little pickier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! We wanted an affordable place to stay after having a full day at apple hill and this place delivered. It was clean, comfortable and straight forward. The check in is at the motel next to it but it was super easy and literally right next door. Would recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix, Yountville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woman who checked us in was very polite. She even called us the next day after check out because we left our house keys in the room. I think we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms which was clean, and comfortable. We come every year mid october. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we had to leave because the overwhelming scent of the cleaner/disinfectant that they used was making me feel sick. They claimed was using what they had to for the regulations, however they were using way to much...Ive stayed in motels before and after this and none smelled like this. Including the one we ended up staying at instead of. The room wasn't vacuumed good and there were crumbs in the entry. The curtain was broken and as I tried to move it I found the backside covered in dust and grime. The pillows were so wrinkly they looked like someone slept on them...its cheap,..for a reason.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
First the owner I believe was awesome . Friendly curtious and engaging. Would stay again if in the area. Units need updating and looks to be what is happening. Inconvenient to have to check in at upper facility, however with the terrible fires and changes the owners have had to go through in this area I understand we need to give them support.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023