Best Western Golden Key

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Overview
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Location
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Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi

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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603

Place, Placer County Visitor Information Center
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Auburn State Recreation Area
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Foresthill Bridge
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
‪63 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Accessible - 1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a bedside lamp.

Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Excellent

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Wonderful

350 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

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

Exceptional

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

Wonderful

350 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

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

Exceptional

350 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

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

Wonderful

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Auburn

Located in North Auburn, Best Western Golden Key is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gold Country Fairgrounds and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Gold Country Museum. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Auburn State Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Foresthill Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Gold Country Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
Ridge Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
‪Twin Dragon - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

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 front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. 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.

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

$109 nightly

Jun 24 - Jun 25

Total with taxes and fees

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
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
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)

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

2 floors
3 buildings
At least 80% organic food
Built in 1963
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritized
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Waste recycling policy

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

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

Early check-in fee: USD 24

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 25

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 10.00 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
Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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 seasonal pool is open from May to 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 situated in North Auburn within a short 16-minute walk of Auburn State Recreation Area. You'll also find Placer County Museum and Gold Country Fairgrounds within a short drive.

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

As of Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on Jun 29, 2026 start from $105, including 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 parking, free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible van 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 access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Best Western Golden Key good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Golden Key?

No, there isn't 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 rooms 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.

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Golden Key?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Best Western Golden Key that offer a balcony.

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Rodney

Aug 14, 2025

Jan 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Breakfast was akways fresh hit tub clean, pool vert clean. Staff was excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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