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Mother Lode Motel

2.0 star property

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A house with a large yard, surrounded by tall trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a textured blue wall.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a wall-mounted light.
A hotel room with a wooden entertainment center, a television, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a patterned bedspread.
A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp on a nightstand, and a blue textured wall.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA, 95667
  • Place, Historic Main Street Placerville
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Apple Mountain Golf Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a bedside lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a phone.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden headboard, a blue textured wall, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mother Lode Motel

Along with a garden, this smoke-free motel has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is not available.
Mother Lode Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Placerville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Mother Lode Motel. During your stay, you'll be close to Smokey Ridge Winery. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lumsden Park and a few minutes from Placerville Historical Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Mother Lode Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Placerville motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 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.
  • Cots (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
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (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

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 - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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

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Mother Lode Motel Placerville
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Mother Lode Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 396 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Komoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stay here every year for a local event. The bathrooms have been updated with nice tile and a selection of pillows on a comfortable bed. It’s nice to have a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker in each room. The owners are very nice and always a pleasure to see. It is an older motel so expect new and old amenities. It is comfortable and convenient. Will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

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

8/10 Good

Komoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we are in town. They are friendly and the rooms are simple but nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Wallace

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice updates to an aged property, nice pool too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant check in experience Small room but clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming place,i wouldn't hesitate to go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, clean, and dog-friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic lodging
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marye L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remodeled room was beautiful and peaceful with view of nature and swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was clean, kids loved it. Clean and quiet perfect for relaxing .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucinda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

anthony

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

Hotels

Good clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Small but Clean

The place is easy to find; rooms are simple, nothing fancy but clean. Bed was comfortable and they offered a breakfast but we didn't partake of it. We've stayed here before and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Amenities
We reserved the Deluxe room with king size bed. We called Thursday to confirm the room. We told them over the phone, we have 2 dogs. We were not given the room reserved. We were given a room with 2 single beds. The vending machine on the property was out of service. The lamp in the room was not properly assembled and would fall over easily. The staff was very unhelpful in our request and slightly apologetic about things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ease to access . Short distance off the highway. Food etc is about 2 miles away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mother Lode Motel was simply a nice place. Nothing overly fancy. Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice older motel in very good condition. Very nice pool. Management was stingy regarding towels, pillows which seems quite unnecessary when you are paying more than $100/night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022