Gold Trail Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Placerville motel in Apple Hill area

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Placerville

Apple Hill stay.Your stay at this Apple Hill motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lumsden Park and Smokey Ridge Winery. Historic Main Street Placerville and El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lumsden Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Historic Main Street Placerville - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • El Dorado County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Red Hawk Casino - 13 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • @the Grounds - 60 min drive - 42.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cap Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Hut Deli - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gold Trail Motor Lodge

Placerville motel in Apple Hill area
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Placerville motel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Gold Trail Motor Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [1940 broadway Placerville]
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100 and a deposit of USD 100 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.

Property payment types

Important information

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 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gold Trail Motor Lodge to the airport?

Gold Trail Motor Lodge is 57.1 mi (62-min drive) away from the Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gold Trail Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gold Trail Motor Lodge.

Does Gold Trail Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Gold Trail Motor Lodge offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Red Hawk Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Gold Trail Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gold Trail Motor Lodge have a pool?

Gold Trail Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gold Trail Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gold Trail Motor Lodge to downtown Placerville?

Gold Trail Motor Lodge is 2.2 mi away from Placerville.

Gold Trail Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 434 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE! DISGUSTING!!

The room was absolutely disgusting! There was food in the fridge from previous people, the TV remote was sticky and coated with who knows what, insects in the bathroom and there was a smear of stool on the toilet seat. Almost everything in the room was broken. Drawers without handles and were literally falling out of the dressers, holes in the walls and the toilet paper holder was partially gone so the paper was just sitting on the top of the toilet. The Wi-Fi didn’t work and the beds and pillows were hard. Also, there was someone going up and down banging on the doors of rooms early in the morning making sleep impossible. My sister and I felt like we were going to get a disease staying in that room. Stay away from this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, it was an OK stay for one night, small room, not a lot of accommodations. For $130 for one night is pushing it though. The room was fairly clean, but smelled heavily of cleaning materials. Owner also called me the day of my reservation and asked me to send my credit card over email which is not a good approach. Lots of homeless nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Traveled with family
For the amount of money that this motel cost, it was disappointing. There were no hangers or hair dryer until the office was contacted. There was no place to put suitcases except the floor. The soap was the size of a silver dollar. There was no "service needed/no service needed" tag for door. Had to have staff come to room to show how to use temperature control remote. Our room was in a section of the motel where all the workers were staying-so lots of trash, boots drying out, large trucks,etc. And the "Free Breakfast" consisted of the coffee in our room and a packaged sweet roll in the office. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMONA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower head water was amazing so great of pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel as a place to spend the night that's close to where we were coming to see the local races. Place is a bit dated but it's very well kept and clean. The staff that owns the place is a couple that were on site. They were friendly and nice. Would recommend as a good place to lay your head for the night if you need a inexpensive place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

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

Nice stay

Our stay was very good. The place is family run and is very friendly. This our second stay with them and will be a returning customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is in the heart of apple hill. Easy access from the freeway and easy to find. A clean older motel with a good bed and remodeled bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. A minute from Apple Hill
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Josie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was so old and boken down i kept rolling out of it. Terrible nights sleep. Otherwise it was a good hotel. Staff was great. Dont stay in room 18!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Clean, quiet

Very clean and quiet. Polite front desk. Perfect for a little get away that won't break the bank
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zechariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for luxury, this is not the place for you. The rooms are TINY. The carpet and furnishings are completely old and outdated, and the rooms reek of old cigarette smoke. The bed is really hard and so are the pillows. There's also the bonus of having some resident crack heads in the room next to you, there's a sign taped to the door telling you so. The floors in the bathroom were filthy, i used a towel to wipe up some water, and towel turned black. Also there as no breakfast as advertised, and the ice machine didnt work If the place were cleaned up, carpet ripped out and replaced with LVP and old furnishings tossed, it could be a really cute inn to stay at. The price was good and it was located close to my destination. The ower/staff very friendly. But to have to climb over the bed to get to the bathroom is a lottle ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place quiet, easy parking and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Low budget hotel - you get what you pay for. It was clean, adequate furnishings and the manager was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna, Reno

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Looks pretty run down and the rooms are very small but clean and the parking lot was well lit at night. The bed was VERY firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, pacific grove

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025