Mother Lode Motel

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
Indoor spa tub
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Placerville, CA (PVF)
    4 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Mother Lode Motel

Placerville motel in Apple Hill with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
This smoke-free motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is not available.
Mother Lode Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Mother Lode Motel. During your stay, you'll be close to Smokey Ridge Winery. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building and a few minutes from Placerville Historical Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Mother Lode Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Placerville motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in May.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mother Lode Motel
Mother Lode Motel Placerville
Mother Lode Placerville
Mother Lode Hotel Placerville
Mother Lode Motel Motel
Mother Lode Motel Placerville
Mother Lode Motel Motel Placerville

Mother Lode Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 354 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 354 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room door did not lock. Big gap at the door jamb. Literally did not lock. Pushed it open as I went to slide the key in. Had to change rooms. The breakfast (as advertised included) is one danish and “coffee in your room” as the woman stated at the front desk as she handed me the danish (did give me 2 of them;). She and her husband were very kind and moved my room and said that someone stayed on that room the night before with no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an overnight on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was older which is no problem if the proper maintenance is done. The ice machine did not work, the pool had a pad lock on the gate, the office was closed for renovations (which were not currently being done) and you have to travel up the road to another motel to use their office. On the positive side,the a/c was cold and since we ended up in a wheel-chair friendly room our shower was nice and roomy. Good location but we would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teri Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend this place. If Expedia wants to stay a reputable place they need to let this place go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of people carpet was really old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kanyon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wallace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

GARY

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go to spot for Apple Hill
Close to all of the farms as well as historic downtown. Always have a nice time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place, pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna L

Liked: Staff & service
Good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Morgan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was really nice! You can tell it's an older hotel, but they've definitely put a lot of work into updating things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jimmy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people there were very friendly and i felt like they were happy we were there. Wish the mattress was more comfortable but i have disabilities though that make me a little pickier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! We wanted an affordable place to stay after having a full day at apple hill and this place delivered. It was clean, comfortable and straight forward. The check in is at the motel next to it but it was super easy and literally right next door. Would recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix, Yountville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woman who checked us in was very polite. She even called us the next day after check out because we left our house keys in the room. I think we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms which was clean, and comfortable. We come every year mid october. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we had to leave because the overwhelming scent of the cleaner/disinfectant that they used was making me feel sick. They claimed was using what they had to for the regulations, however they were using way to much...Ive stayed in motels before and after this and none smelled like this. Including the one we ended up staying at instead of. The room wasn't vacuumed good and there were crumbs in the entry. The curtain was broken and as I tried to move it I found the backside covered in dust and grime. The pillows were so wrinkly they looked like someone slept on them...its cheap,..for a reason.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
First the owner I believe was awesome . Friendly curtious and engaging. Would stay again if in the area. Units need updating and looks to be what is happening. Inconvenient to have to check in at upper facility, however with the terrible fires and changes the owners have had to go through in this area I understand we need to give them support.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were worried it would be loud because it's close to the highway but we were pleasantly pleased that when we closed the door to our room it was very quiet. It's a simple little place but it was very clean and quiet. We would recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Check-in was inconvenient. Had to go next door to check-in. Was informed by the note in the door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

RUDOLPH

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