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Blue Gum Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Willows with free parking

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Property amenity
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Property grounds

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2637 Highway 99 West, Willows, CA, 95988
  • Place, Glenn Golf and Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Willows Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Willows, CA (WLW-Willows-Glenn County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Willows

Blue Gum Motel places you within a 10-minute drive of Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center and Willows Museum. The 30 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Glenn Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Willows Museum - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Thunderhill Raceway Park - 15 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red 88 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Last Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elenita's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Blue Gum Motel

Motel in Willows with free parking
Guests staying at Blue Gum Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.

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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 self parking

Things to do

  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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 noon - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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 15.0 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 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Blue Gum Motel?

This motel is located in Willows, close to Willows Westside Mall Shopping Center and Willows Museum.

Will I be able to park at Blue Gum Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Blue Gum Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Blue Gum Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Gum Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Blue Gum Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Blue Gum Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Blue Gum Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Blue Gum Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Blue Gum Motel for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

Does Blue Gum Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Blue Gum Motel?

The closest major airport to Blue Gum Motel is Willows, CA (WLW-Willows-Glenn County), which is 6.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal), which is around 23 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blue Gum Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Blue Gum Motel.

Blue Gum Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 98 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacquelyn M.

Disliked: Staff & service

Turned me away because of my pet

Was not pet friendly as advertised and they turned me away. Had to wait at the front desk for over 5 minutes to speak with someone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

This place needs to close

Rooms are old, falling apart and have bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually liked this place. It was cleaner, quieter than other places I have been in. It's not the Ritz Carlton, but I'd return in a pinch. The pool wasn't in service, the only thing I was looking forward to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, guy seemed nice when he was there. Overall not a bad place to stay. Building next door was rundown and not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chong

Worst ever
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

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

Don't do it!

What a pit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

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

A Hidden Gem

I loved this place. It's a surprising oasis right on Old Hwy 99, surrounded by trees with a great vintage feel, beautifully landscaped and lush, with all kinds of birds singing and gorgeous flowers and plants everywhere, and a rooster crowing in the morning. If you're attached to chain hotels like Hilton, however, you probably won't care for it. This place is for people who prefer character, natural beauty and history over new, sterilized, and shiny. The room was adequately clean, certainly somewhat dated, but it was fine. I was sorry the pool wasn't in order, but maybe next year. Meanwhile, it's a great, inexpensive place to stay if you're traveling up or down the 5. Eduardo, the manager, was wonderful. He does all the landscaping and is passionately attached to his plants.
Even prettier at sunset.
Vintage (1960's) U-shaped motel with parking in front of each room. Lots of trees.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edin

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy try to charge me extra 90 dollars and it won't let me check in really bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Khristine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Laundry, swimming pool, and wi-fi not working. Nor television.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Janna

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Liz

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were unkept. Lots of guests wandering around at night, Sheets were very thin, curtains were stained but the rest of the inside room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Look, I personally love this type of motel, but its not for everyone (most people?). As a race track regular for the last two decades, I have stayed here numerous times. This is a well past its prime motor court from back in the heyday of when driving was part of the adventure rather than something that is tolerated for the least time possible. For me, the best attribute is the peaceful and quiet location. It's a 5 minute drive to Willows, but none of the unfamiliar manic energy of 24-hour commerce, bright gas stations, and random shenanigans common with most other interstate accommodations. There are plenty of reviews detailing the deferred maintenance and evidence of the financial realities of trying to keep an outlying property that is all but invisible to most travelers going, so I won't pile on. I guess I would summarize the Blue Gum Motel like this; if you're wound up tight and are prone to leaving negative reviews because of cracked tiles and spotty internet, then don't even bother. If you appreciate a place with some "character", have a good sense of perspective on what it is and why its like this, and are up to date on all your shots (I'm kidding) then you might give this place a try.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I need a shower...

During my 2 night stay, the motel did not refresh linens, clean room, or provide pillow cases.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

ANDREW

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were not aware of my reservation when I showed up. I heard the same thing from other people staying there that had booked through Expedia. They had to scramble to find rooms for people because they weren't paying attention to what bookings they had. The property looks alright in pictures, but not so much in person. The pool is empty save for about a foot of dirty water and trash in the bottom of it. The key to my room said it was a key to a different room. There were very noisy guests that stayed loud until late in the night, but the onsite manager never did anything to try to quiet them down as they were yelling inside and outside of their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff required cash only at check in after payment to Expedia. The main problem was no water in the shower. This place is a weekly or monthly rental ofrooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Darcie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that Blue Gum is 5.1 miles from Willows and just a couple miles from Artois.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down dump.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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