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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Clementine

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Clementine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ridge Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Auburn

Best Western Golden Key places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Lake Clementine and Gold Country Fairgrounds. This 68-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Placer County Visitor Information Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Clementine - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ridge Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pho King Good - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Clementine
Guests of Best Western Golden Key enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a 24-hour business center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (59 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 8.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The outdoor pool closes for the season in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Best Western Golden Key?

This hotel is located in Auburn within a short 15-minute walk of Auburn State Recreation Area. You'll also find Superior Court Historic Courthouse and Gold Country Fairgrounds within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Golden Key?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on Jul 1, 2025 start from $101.46, 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 there parking available at Best Western Golden Key?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Best Western Golden Key feature a casino?

No, Best Western Golden Key doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Golden Key?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Golden Key?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Golden Key?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Best Western Golden Key offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Best Western Golden Key allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Best Western Golden Key for a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Golden Key?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Best Western Golden Key?

The closest major airport to Best Western Golden Key is Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County), which is about 29.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Western Golden Key?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Golden Key.

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pak Ching

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff greeted us kindly even as we arrived after midnight. The room was clean and comfortable. In the morning, the breakfast was solid and had a lot of variety. The girl who made breakfast was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine exvept late arrivals were kind of noisy. It was a great value. Close to things we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

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

Ok, but too close to freeway

Ok, for one night. This hotel was too close to the freeway - you could throw a rock and hit it. Loud from the traffic there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convienent location, older property, filthy carpet with stains. I would expect better for price point paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Petaluma

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..breakfast options were very good..friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David E, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just really nice location and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennilee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was kind of disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Great hotel

A great, nice, clean place to stay and rest while visiting family and grandkids in beautiful Auburn. The hotel offered a nice breakfast included with the reservation. The location is close to numerous restaurants and shops. My wife and I enjoy staying here and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area, very clean rooms, lots of parking. Kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Great choice for a family stop with our dog

Three night stay, two rooms. Great front desk at check in, they provided suggested places to eat, 10% discount at the excellent breakfast/lunch place next door (Awful Annie's, wonderful), chocolate chip cookies in the afternoon, hot and cold breakfast options in the morning (waffles, breakfast sandwiches, cereals, fruit, orange or cranberry juice, coffee, various bread/muffins). Large grassy area for our dog (pet friendly rooms are at one end, so people who prefer to keep their distance can do so). Rates are good also. We were in the back of the motel (well lit parking area) so very little/no street noise. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Richmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop on the way to Tahoe Ski resorts. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. The breakfast options were very good. Conveniently located near restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, safe and convenient to Tahoe/Reno. Great bed linens. Staff were terrific. The walls are pretty thin though, so I could hear my neighbor's TV till 11pm and again at 6am. The bed was too soft for my back and the shower could be more updated and higher quality. Overall a decent deal en route to the mountains, if you get a discounted rate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025