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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 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

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 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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal outdoor pool closes in 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Charesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming, room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Thin walls/ ceiling

Old property but nicely renovated. However, If you are on the ground floor you will hear the guests above walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. The beds were great! I got the handicap rom that i requested. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwan, San Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stop on way to North Tahoe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The television was not very user friendly. The cover on the bed was very thin and there were no extra blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025