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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $109
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel in North Auburn
Along with a 24-hour business center, this smoke-free hotel has a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. 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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Western Golden Key is a smoke-free property.

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.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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

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 10.00 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
  • 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

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 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)

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 9:00 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

Property is also known as

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Best Western Golden Key Auburn
Best Western Golden Key Hotel
Best Western Golden Key Hotel Auburn
Auburn Best Western
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Best Western Hotel Auburn
Best Western Golden Key Motel Auburn
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Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor pool was inconvenient in February in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the breakfast was low on protein. The staff were excellent and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were unfreindly and the pool overcrowded with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew, Santa Rosa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

varada

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast. Excellent front desk service. Courteous service. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Linh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elena, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sink was clogged. Light flickering all night until i unscrewed it. Vanity mirror was difficult to turn on, only after flipping on and off multiple times did it engage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Unlike my first stay a week prior, this time, despite ut being the same room, had no bath mat, a stopped up shower drain, no breakfast sandwiches when I came to breakfast at 8 ( 1st come 1st serve, I guess). Just an unpredictable place, so only two stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anisha or Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Shower drain stopped up. No bath mat. Should I just shower at Planet Fitness? Maybe that's the easier route.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice & helpful. The room was spotless. The breakfast was large with a variety of items. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alayja

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about the hotel but location wasn’t best and it’s in a rundown part which isn’t ideal if traveling with kids. Had a bunch of guys talking loudly and playing music till about 10:30 not really a family hotel and more of a vagabond stop
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above mentioned!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Good service, good breakfast, clean room :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was great. Id stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet clean room great soap
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean. Staff was very friendly and water pressure great!! There was a moment when the noise in the room above me was bothersome but otherwise very quiet. The price was affordable and the are had all the stores one needs within a short drive and some within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026