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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

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
  • Placer County Visitor Information Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Placer County Visitors Bureau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Clementine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Auburn, CA (AUN-Auburn Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Auburn hotel close to Lake Clementine
A 24-hour business center, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Best Western Golden Key offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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.

Best Western Golden Key features a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A 24-hour business center is on site. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Western Golden Key has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 59 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; 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 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 8.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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 window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josceline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a law in California as of January 1,2024, that there is no smoking in any hotel or motel room. Yet, this hotel allows smoking and even the lobby smells of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent for sure!
Listen, I only stay at places that feel safe and are clean. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. The place was clean, the people working there were great, the breakfast (only available on the weekends) was delish, the room had a fridge. It was all decent. So let’s talk about the safety…this place, it was safe, but doesn’t give you the appearance that it is so. It’s in a slightly strange part of town, it feels very open to anyone driving by, there’s two extra locks on the door, etc. But technically we were safe. Oh and the photos online make the place look fancier than it is. The photographer should get a raise. All in all I wouldn’t call this place a “BEST Western.” I’d call it a “PRETTY DECENT Western.” All of that to say— I’d stay here again if the price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can count on Best Western Golden Kay in Auburn CA to be a clean, safe, and quiet stay. The staff is very good and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan R.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable comfort and quality
Nice, clean rooms for a good price. Convenient location and nice free breakfast. Employees are very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given it five stars if the Hispanic made wasn't talking on her speaker phone in front of my room at 7:00 in the morning... Place seemed clean however look under the bed revealed a lot of dust and crumbs. Breakfast was excellent with lots of options not just your Danish OJ and coffee!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lupe

Traveled with family
Very close to freeway traffic noise, otherwise fine for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, room very nice, brkfst,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, get breakfast elsewhere
Room, front desk and service were great, but I have had much better breakfast at Best Westerns
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When registering the staff found a lower floor room bcause I am handicaped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had sprained my ankle and they couldn’t give me a room downstairs,said they were sold out but he didn’t seem to look very hard. Also Rooms had no USB ports only regular plugs for phones or laptops. It’s 2024.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ray

We never went as cancelled a week out and the person I spoke to gave me a hard time and told me they were going to charge me a $100 penalty. I was appalled. I will never do business with you again unless you take the full charge off my American Express and I have used you on Hawaiian trips years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024