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Best Western Golden Key

Property class: 2.5

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A cozy seating area with two armchairs and a round ottoman, a small table with a lamp, and a bench with a cushioned seat.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder and a gated entrance.
A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a Best Western sign, and a stone facade building.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(143 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Auburn

At Best Western Golden Key, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Gold Country Fairgrounds and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Gold Country Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this North Auburn hotel include Ridge Golf Club and Mt. Vernon Winery.

What's nearby

  • Placer County Visitor Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Auburn State Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Foresthill Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Folsom Lake - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Thunder Valley Casino - 29 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Twin Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Station Public House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Best Western Golden Key offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Golden Key. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Auburn hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1963
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Golden Key offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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 (91 centimetre 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 (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 20 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 October to 1 April:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 59 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD100 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

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 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Best Western Golden Key
Best Western Golden Key Auburn
Best Western Golden Key Hotel
Best Western Golden Key Hotel Auburn
Auburn Best Western
Best Western Auburn
Best Western Hotel Auburn
Best Western Golden Key Motel Auburn
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Golden Key?

Yep, Best Western Golden Key has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Golden Key?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on 18 Nov 2026 start from NZ$195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a pool?

Best Western Golden Key has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What makes Best Western Golden Key a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Golden Key.

Is Best Western Golden Key family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Golden Key is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Golden Key serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers adore the free continental brekkie here! Available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Golden Key?

No, Best Western Golden Key does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Friendly staff and solid size room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice, easy going lodging for a simple person like myself
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed, AC already blasting (it was 100F outside), good water pressure, well appointed breakfast, very friendly staff - everything you could ask for in an overnight stay at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, quiet, and staff was friendly and helpful. If I need to stay in Auburn again, I will book here. Entire stay was easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly and kind. Location is great Will come back and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent and consistent over multiple stays!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent staff! Clean nicely appointed rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, nice area of town, decent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean, great continental breakfast. Beds were rather comfortable. Only downside was the bathroom sink was inoperable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was excellent. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was also very good. Plenty of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast, park area. Great pet friendly place!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is great place to stay if heading to the Sierras and you want to chill out before the wilderness days happen. Super nice people and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay at this location multiple times and the service, conditions, and overall quality have been consistent!! I feel good laying my head down here and will again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, very comfortable bed. The front desk staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, lots of food options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I wasn't sure about a best Western, but was really delighted by a clean room, amenities inside, friendly staff, and a great breakfast with a lot of options. Absolutely would book again at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are spotless, the beds, comfy, and the staff very accommodating. Stay there frequently when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good attention to detail. Superior highway adjacent motel. Some high end urban hotels might want to visit. Inviting pool. Breakfast was nothing out of ordinary but fresh ingredients and tasty. Room was comfortable and had all the little amenities that make for a good stay. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean, close to trails.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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There are local restaurants with great food, the staff was very nice and eager to help. The room was clean and well equipped with a fridge and microwave. Internet access was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff was friendly & the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was awsome an allowed me to bring my furry friends they where completely amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and staff was great. Id stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms cold a/c and great check in service. The property is well maintained. The swimming pool looked well cared for. Whoever runs this place cares about what they do. I appreciate that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026