Mother Lode Motel

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Lindsey

Good location to all the things and places we wanted to explore. Happy that pets were accepted and had some grass to run around. Yet with pets accepted there were no trash cans anywhere outside to dispose trash. Had to take with us to dispose somewhere else. Room was spacious yet bed lil uncomfortable. No pool :( yet Pleasant, nice garden and wouldn’t mind staying if we needed a quick getaway

Pet

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Diana

POOL IS NOT OPEN!! See the real pool in the pics. It was the reason I chose to stay here!
Check in happens at the hotel next door. Drive down a hill, up a hill and reverse. Clerk was polite enough but was evidently following instructions when he tried to explain the pool was temporarily unavailable! Said they've been trying to correct that on all the sites. (Hotels.com and another booking site both have it. The other booking site says it's a \"pool with a view\".) He tried hard in a tough situation.

I asked for a discount without success. The manager claimed he was unable to accommodate that and offered I could go to another hotel for a pool. At this point I didn't have the time to do that/swim/get to my activity. Checked in, took the key next door. My room 19 smelled very sour and it was coming from the AC. Back to the check-in hotel to get a different room.
The manager met me back at 15 and then came with me to check 19. Claimed he couldn't smell anything and became very rude. I explained I am not a complainer and he should pay attention when a guest complains. Still rude.
The breakfast? Pre-packaged rolls next door! I didn't bother.

I met 2 other guests who had booked for the pool too. This needs to be handled by Hotels.com before more people are ripped off!

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Charisse

Rude front desk.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Wesley

It was passable, but don't set your expectations very high. The carpet didnt lay flat, and the flooring by the tub curling up. It's seen better days. The breakfast is only a prepackaged Svenhard's Danish. No prepared coffee with breakfast so you have to make it yourself in the room with the small machine. Next time we go wine tasting in the area we'll be looking for something a little better.

Pet

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Kim

There is no staff on the property so any issue is difficult to sort out, also checking in is also challenging. My greatest concern was the attitude of the owners/staff, they were quite rude with me when my room access card wouldn’t work. It happened there times and at challenging times. When I called them and waited their arrival to fix the problem they were very rude to me, when I tried to apologize they hung up on me. Very disappointed.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Todd

Air conditioning was not required. And the pool was empty? Perhaps too early in the season?

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Michael

they turned me away with a service dog

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Komoki

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.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Cindy

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Camille

Clean rooms
Helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

james

Very convenient.

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

MICHAEL

The room was accidentally booked by a small child playing on my phone. I called to explain the situation to the hotel and they said there’s nothing they could do but I should contact the third party (hotels.com) and they should be able to help me out. I contacted hotels.com who then contacted the hotel again to ask for a refund and the hotel refused. I’ll remove this hotel from any future trips that’s for sure.

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2025

ken

no computer charge circuits. only one bed stand, no clothes closet...it was bare minimum standards...some of the furniture very worn out, no cups or supplies for coffee, ....

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

Jeffery

My room was double-booked with a suitcase in the room. The office was at another location, so I had to call. When no one answered I left a message. But no one ever contacted me and several hours later the other party showed, was surprised, and took her suitcase. I bolted the door after that.

Very dated room, very dated procedures. Would not recommend this motel to anyone.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Vickie

Nice updates to an aged property, nice pool too

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Lisa

We left instead of staying a second night

The office was closed for renovation so we had to check in at the property just up the road. The included breakfast was a stale, packaged pastry that I got at check-in. Booked a double queen room but the beds were just full size. Both my kids hurt their feet on the exposed tack strip on the edge of the threshold into the bathroom so we covered it with a towel. The shower curtain was on the ground, the shelf in the shower had been ripped off, showing exposed concrete, and the inside of the bathroom door was missing a bunch of paint (likely from a pet that was locked inside). We were planning to stay 2 nights but decided to just drive home after a long day of river rafting rather than stay a second night. I will say the grass area and garden are quite pretty.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Kelly

The handicap room #1 is not very accessible. No room around the bed for a wheelchair. No bars in the shower. Shower head is on the opposite wall of the bench seat. There is also no removable shower head to wash person. The water does not even reach the person. Our second room a/c did not work. They brought in a fan and said that was all they could do. The staff was kind but the actual rooms were not great. One plus is the pool is clean and beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Robert

Pleasant check in experience
Small room but clean

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

Komoki

We stay here every time we are in town. They are friendly and the rooms are simple but nice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Michael

Ease to access . Short distance off the highway. Food etc is about 2 miles away.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Robert

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Marye L

Remodeled room was beautiful and peaceful with view of nature and swimming pool

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

Monica

Great price but unsafe

I was traveling for medical reasons. I needed a place to sleep for the night. I chose this hotel for the price and boy did I pay. In most ways this hotel was fine, but… I cut my foot badly on a staple sticking out of the floor in front of the bathroom door. There was black mold in the bathroom on the walls above the shower, and my coffee pot did not work. it still had the coffee and water in it from the person who was in the room before me and they tried to make coffee and it didn’t work for them either. I wish I had taken pictures now, but I was hoping to get a resolution from the owner when I checked out and I did not, so here is my honest review.

Self

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2025

Jessie

Staff wasn’t the best, there was also a language barrier, it was also said breakfast was included but they said they don’t have that service.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2025

KAI-YUAN

Cheap

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Nathan

Very friendly and welcoming place,i wouldn't hesitate to go back again

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Clinton

Kind of happy but maybe not.

The motell was under renovation and the office was closed. We had to drive to the other hotel up the road just a few feet away. When i checked in they did not have the King bed we asked for at the hotel i requested that was close to the pool but the offered us a room with two queen beds at the same price so we took that. The AC worked but it was realy loud so when it would come on every 10 minutes it would wake you up. There were construction workers staying there and at 5 am they were out side tallking very loud and they had their stereo up with the doors open not to mention the backup beepers. When there is a parking lot on the other side of the property the could make as much noise as they want.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2024

Ed

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.

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

12 Aug 2024

Robert

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2024

Teri Maria

I would not recommend this place. If Expedia wants to stay a reputable place they need to let this place go.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2024

William

Not a lot of people carpet was really old and dirty

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Wallace

Great pool and clean comfortable room.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Michele

Go to spot for Apple Hill

Close to all of the farms as well as historic downtown. Always have a nice time staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2024

John

Nice place, pleasant stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Dawna L

Good!

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Morgan

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2023

jimmy

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.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Kara

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Felix

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2023

Sierra

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Alan

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2023

Lucinda

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2023

Cynthia

Disappointed

Check-in was inconvenient. Had to go next door to check-in. Was informed by the note in the door

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2023

Laurie

My reservation was at Mother Lode, but when I tried to check in, the office was closed and a note to call a number for assistance. The number was to another hotel up the road. I went there, had no choice but to check in. Rooms smelled so bad, electrical outlets in bathroom didn't work, no wi-fi, hardly any TV channels and no pool. Switch and bait!!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2023

Amy

Avoid if you can

The hotel owners were ok. Housekeeping staff is very sweet. My room was still under construction and was pained a horrible color of orange. The bed was unbelievably awful.

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2023

Derrick

Placerville

Old time motel! Swimming pool! In the mountains! Close to DT Placerville!

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 May 2023

Crystal

The only good thing about this property is that there is a large grassy area for my dog to go potty. They (both the hotel and EXPEDIA should tell you that there is not just a $50 dog deposit but also it costs an additional $25 per day! Ridiculous! For $500 for 3 nights I could have stayed in a nicer location and hotel! The seals around the room door were not there, we could hear everything and feel the cold air coming in, there were ants all over the bathroom... when I told the manager, she left me a can of ant and roach spray! The beds were super soft and lumpy and the AC blew cool air, not cold at all, luckily the nights were still pretty cool there.

Business_and_leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

anthony

Hotels

Good clean and friendly

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 May 2023

Stephanie

I liked NOTHING about this property; in fact I am trying to get refund as we did not stay there. The room smelled of bleach and I'm immune comprised as I have cancer and could not stay there. The pool was not operational, the front desk person was rude; in fact we had to check at a different hotel as the office for this motel was under construction.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2023

Robert

I could not stay there because of too much snow. Their entrance was blocked with too much snow. I could not get in and would not be able to get out. I know it was non refundable, but they should make allowances for unusual circumstances.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2022

Jennifer

Cozy, clean, and dog-friendly!

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

There was a horrific odor like dead animal very strong when we arrived. It was so bad guest from another room was it the parking lot complianing to the manager. When we went to the office to check in there was a note saying office closed for renovation please use office at hotel next door. When got back in pur vehicle past the smell of the dead animal. And at check in complained we didnt wish to stay where the smell was the lady said no problem we could stay here. We said thank you however the price of the room was higher than my original reservation.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2022

JODY

The reservation was for 4 adults we inly had 2 towels in room The shampoo left in room was opened and used there were spider webs from lamp to ceiling no extra toilet paper The room was old and needs a facelift no staff on site due to remodel you need to register at hotel up the road.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2022

Wendy

The owner was super rude, gave me my room key but didnt tell me where it was i had to specifically ask and she would only give me oh its over there directions. Didnt get my deposit back even though i cleaned the room myself and nade the beds. Do not stay here

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2022

Angela

Pool was clean, kids loved it. Clean and quiet perfect for relaxing
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4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2022

Jerry

We've stayed here twice. Both times we requested late check out. Both times house keeping was banging on our door at 9am. Then again and hour or so later. And again at regular checkout time.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2022

DAVID

Clean basic lodging

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Forrest

The Mother Lode Motel was simply a nice place. Nothing overly fancy. Just perfect.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2022

Thomas

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2022

mary

they charge me a 50 dollar security deposit because I did not have a drivers license with me and did not refund me so basically ripped me off for 50 on top of the hotel bill.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2022

Rodney

my stay was OK

The office was closed and I had to go next door to check in.
The room was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2022

Donna

Wifi terrible, useless

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

18 May 2022

Angela

Rooms were very tiny and the fridge didn’t work, they cleaned my room out before I even checked out of the hotel. For the price of the hotel it’s was to much money!!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2022

Verified traveler

Good enough for a utility stay

I needed a place to work while my family camped in the nearby forested area. For its category, the room was clean and organized, the towels were clean. But the window curtains were off the hook and the privacy was impacted a little. There was ample parking. But the wi-fi was very weak to non-existent and I had to use my hotspot.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2022

George

Stay was very pleasant.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2022

Danielle

This is a quiet place to stay for a very economical price. We just needed a place to sleep for one night and it served its purpose. A couple of outlets did not work and the free breakfast was in room coffee and some pastries in a box available at the front desk (which I only found when I was checking out). But if looking for a no frills cheap place to stay, this is a good choice.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2022

Angel

Had issues checking in. But other than that the room was clean no issues after checking in.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2022

pablo

Nice but need sure that really clean,all of the rest is in k

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2022

Leland

The motherlode motel is actually closed so you have to go to the neighbor property by the same owners the Gold trail which is just behind it. I was given a rate of $118 total for the room and then when I went to the Gold trail I was charged $153. Looks like a bait and switch type of situation. The motel is just the bare basics and it's not near the downtown area so you have to drive to find food. Very disappointed overall even though it was a pleasant room to stay in. I was definitely over charged for what I was promised on Orbitz.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2022

ISAURO

Heater isn’t working

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

29 Dec 2021

Jamie

According to Expedia the property was pet friendly but when I tried to check in late at night with my kids and pets, we were refused.

The staff claimed to have called me about it, but the voicemail and conversation I had with them was only about the time of check-in.

False advertising and no accommodation.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Once us enough

Last minute stay to break up a long drive. Good location next to highway but couldn’t here traffic. Stayed in rm 4 with 2 queens. Fairly spacious and clean. Reception wasn’t friendly. Overpriced. Rates may have been raised because of holiday weekend. Had misunderstanding regarding pets. Received unpleasant long lecture from owner while trying to check out. Won’t stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Room wasn’t ready when I got there. Check in was at 3, didn’t get the room u til 4. Overcharged me $50 from the price I didn’t got online when I reserved the room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2021

Rose

Great location to Apple Hill

We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This is right near the entrance to the Apple orchards and Carson street.
Please pay attention to the pricing when booking, the higher pice is for the newly remodeled room. I did not know that upon booking, but the owner was happy to accommodate my request for the remodeled room.
We would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2021

Jacqueline

The rooms are very basic but very clean. The staff were super nice and helpful. Asked why we were there and looked up were we were going to and printed out map for us. I would stay there again if I were ever in the area again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2021

Carol

Close to apple hill

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

we got what we paid for. Clean and comfortable.
Management-kind and friendly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2021

William

A port in a storm.

It was a port in a storm.
Mostly ok but a/c didn’t work, window without a screen and carpet was old and wrinkled.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2021

Robert

Dont think we will stay again

We were supposed to have One room with 2 beds at the mother load motel.. Due to the fis through the fire they asked us ask if we could take 2 separate rooms each with a single bed We were not told that it was going to be at a sister motel that they have And the rooms were so small he'd barely fit between the bed And the TV It was very cramped. I understand that the needed rooms for the firefighters but these rooms were not worth what they were charging at all $160. We had stayed at the mother load be for and it was fine but the sister lodge gold trail motor lodge was awful

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2021

Son

We checked-in around 2pm. We left without going into our room. We came back at around 3am and our keys did not work. We rang doorbell for front desk service and the man came out shortly telling us that he gave our original room away because other people in large groups wanted to stay in close room proximity. He then told me to go to a different room because he “replaced” me. What if I had my luggages and belongings in there already??? What if I was in the room already, possibly showering or sleeping? The front desk SWAPPED my room out per other customer’s request without asking me! Luckily I was not in the room at the time, because something ugly would have happened along with a lawsuit.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Keep Looking

The hotel owners are terrible and treat everyone like they are criminals. As we were recently evacuated due to the Caldor Fire, we needed a local hotel to stay in. However, the owners take advantage of the people that are evacuated and charge them extra for basic things. Also, their pool, which was the reason we booked the place so that our kid could at least have some fun, was closed for 2 while days while they “put chemicals in it”.
We originally booked the Mother Lode Inn, but they put us in their Gold Trail Lodge portion of the property. Bait and switch.
Travelers beware, try National 9 first if they aren’t already booked, very friendly there, just don’t stay here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2021

Thomas

I received a call from the staff the morning of my projected stay, informing me that there was a large fire very close by, and was I aware of it? Its proximity did affect my business in the area, and even though I had not purchased the insurance the staff allowed me to cancel my reservation with no charge or penalties. Hats off to the staff for their gracious and professional efforts!!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2021

Vickilynne

Paradise

We were pleasantly surprised! This little motel is a well-loved treasure and we were delighted to have the opportunity to stay there. Very close but not next to stores and fast food. Rooms meticulously maintained. Wonderful pool and beautiful gardens! Small and quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2021

Shawna

Don’t get robbed !!!

I never got my refund back from my pet deposit of $100. The room was extremely hot even though the air conditioner was on. It could not cool off the room. It was advertised that the room was at the hotel with the pool. The receptionist wan Toto put me at the other hotel with no pool and charged me another $35 A $ 100 room cost me double and it sucked!!

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Not a great place. Needs a through cleaning and update.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2021

Sarah

just ok

unable to find lodge,called, was told have to check in at Gold Trail Lodge Room needed updates Broken bathroom door Ceiling light in bathroom only flickered Was clean but very old Rooms on other side looked much newer

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2021

John

Very well maintained. Comfortable bed. Thin walls.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2021

Noah

Recommend

We stayed at the Gold Trail because the Mother Lode office was being renovated. Very clean on the inside. Walls with a lot of scuff marks but overall, well maintained. Lots of lights outside, parking lot felt safe. Good coffee!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2021

Verified traveler

Nice room for the price paid. Clean with good shower flow, a feature important to me when traveling. Bed was comfortable.

Least liked feature was a lack of desk to sit at with the laptop.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

I want to start with first off I was 2 hours late checking in (stuck in traffic) and the woman working there was the nicest person I've encountered in customer service. She was patient and kind even though she had to stay up late waiting on us. The room was awesome afordable AND pet friendly. Big comfy beds for a hotel with the nicest pillows and the water pressure is awesome! Definitely recommend!

Friends_and_family Pet

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Horrible room

When we arrived the room smelled stale. There were scratches on several walls with scuffed paint edges. There were 4 people staying and only 2 towels. When we called up front for additional towels only 1 was brought to the room. Heater was loud and ran all night. Microwave would not start. Towel rack in bathroom was falling off the wall. Toilet paper rack was broken. There was no dead bolt lock for added security on the door. The room had an adjoining door with the room next door. The handle on that door was loose and didn’t lock well. Also we had several issues with the card reader for the door that kept not reading the card. We had to insert the card several times before the door would open. Plus the desk and 1 chair in the room was disgusting. The desk was against the wall with 1 filthy, filthy chair. We had to eat our meals on the beds. I took a video of the room once we arrived as I always do of any broken or not clean items. They were also remodeling the front lobby but never notified us that we had to register at the motel up the road. It wasn’t until we arrived that we saw a note/sign saying to go to the next motel.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2021

REBECCA

Other options in the area are better

The mother lode motel was under renovation, so they moved me to the gold trail next door. I’m sure the hotel is the same quality / caliber. The family who runs it was nice. The room was very small but clean enough. The value was not there however. I could have stayed at the best western down the road for $10 more.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2020

DeAmaral

No complaints, very convenient next to freeway. Friendly staff.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2020

Cindi

Quick trip to Placerville

We were on a family trip that was just overnight so we were looking for an inexpensive place to stay. the rooms were very clean, the proprietors were very nice and friendly. The only downside was the beds were a little hard but again for an inexpensive place to stay i would highly recommend it

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2020

Kimberley

Comfortable

The Mother Lode Motel is not fancy, but it is clean and comfortable. The rooms have been refurbished and I believe the beds were new. It sits off of the freeway, but it's very quiet and enjoyable. Very close to Apple Hill and also a short drive to Tahoe. We have stayed multiple time and will stay again when in the area.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Not in this lifetime

Not as pictured. Pool was empty and fenced off. Large number of itinerant workers milling around in the parking lot. Bed was hard. Zero premium channels on tv. Inadequate towels for two people. The only nice thing I can say is that the room was clean, but had a foul odor when we opened the door.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2020

Tim

Despite the room being a non smoking one, the bathroom reeked of cigarettes. Told the management , but they just shrugged it off. Also the breakfast consisted of a danish. Will not be going back to Mother Load.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Mother Lode Motel is located in a convenient location. The gardens are beautiful and welcoming. Good coffee and a refrigerator made the room comfortable.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Misleading photos. Place was dirty.

The picture is misleading. There was no light outside and the surroundings were so dirty and trash everywhere. Requested the manager to cancel my booking and told me to contact Hotels.com to get a refund. Stayed at different hotel. Contacted Hotels.com chat and they never did resolve nor issue the refund.

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