The Foothills Motel

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Sandra

Quiet room, completely renovated. Loved our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Kimberly

Loved the drive up to the room door - makes it easy to unload and load suitcases! Very clean and remodeled. Really friendly staff. Will choose again when we travel that way.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Carrie

Such a cute stay. Everything was wonderful. I only wish we were staying longer!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Lance

It's been awhile since I've stayed at a motel, this one makes them great again! Loud AC? Nope. Whisper quiet mini splits. Along with comfy beds, big screen TV, brand new and modern bathroom, retro and new mini fridge, microwave, and quiet rooms. If motels are like this now, I will seek them out. Don't let the proximity to the I80 concern you, as I was hesitant to book here because of that. Zero freeway noise, and the location is quite convenient. Motels perfected right here, well done!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Marina

Such a cute little place! Renovated but kept the 50s style. Also nice bowling place across the street.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Michelle

All good! Very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Louis

Amazing and cool vintage motel, I have been on the road with my family for 5 weeks and so I appreciate the good ones and this property was done right.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Jack

When we pulled in, the place looked very clean. The staff was super friendly and we chatted briefly about local stuff. The room seemed like brand new with the super comfortable mattress setup. There was little sun left when we arrived, so we hung out at the pool. Cool vibe. John C.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Mary

I was very happy with my stay at the Foothills Motel. The location was convenient to the shops, restaurants and wineries in the Auburn area. The staff was very helpful with directions and other questions. The bowling alley nearby was an added delight and a great price. I highly recommend the Foothills Motel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Aidje

This place is adorable ! Parking excellent you can park right in front of your room. In the evening they have lovely lights lit up around the building and swimming pool area . It quite lovely , quiet and peaceful! The staff very nice and welcoming ! A variety of food places are located very close to walk to or have delivered ! Enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend Foothills Motel if you’re stopping off in Auburn ! Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Robin

Very retro, cool motel to stay. We had the deluxe king patio room that overlooked the swimming pool and it was very private and very enjoyable. All of the red retro appliances made the rooms super cute. Beds were comfortable. You can tell they put a lot of thought into this when they were renovating. We will definitely stay there again next time we are in Auburn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Dustyn

I absolutely loved my stay here all the way around! The motel sits right on top of a beautiful little ridge, offering some fantastic views and a wonderful atmosphere.
It has a really cool, nostalgic retro vibe, but don't let that fool you—the entire place is super clean, well-maintained, and incredibly comfortable.
What stood out:
The Location: Honestly, it couldn't be better. Perfect for exploring Auburn while still feeling like a scenic getaway.
The Pool: Absolutely amazing! It was the perfect spot to unwind and relax.
The Amenities: They have everything you need for a seamless, comfortable stay.
If you are looking for a spotless, charming place with tons of character and a great location in the foothills, this is it. I’ll definitely be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Mariel Y

We've been to Auburn multiple times but this was our first time staying at Foothills and it will now be our new spot to stay. The price is affordable and the location is great. We arrived Friday night and got checked in by Glenn who was super friendly and super helpful. He gave us history of the motel and let us know about all the amenities offered such as pool, ice machine, lounge chairs by the firepit and also informed us we can go to the bowling alley where they have food and a bar. There is plenty of parking right by your room. The room we booked is spacious and had everything we needed, the bed was surprisingly comfortable. I am a light sleeper and it was fairly quiet where I wasn't disturbed by any outside noise or hearing our neighbors much which is refreshing for a chance. We are definitely staying here going forward when we come to visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Raul Jorge

Muy buena relación calidad-precio. Todo estuvo de acuerdo o mejor que lo esperado. Volveré.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Susan

Everything was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Arun

The room was clean and comfortable. We arrived very late and the manager was on site and able to check us in. We enjoyed our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Gavin

Cosy and friendly

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

William

Will stay here every time. The two queen rooms are a bit small, yet very comfortable and everything works as it should.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Katherine

We only had a quick stop over for one night on our way to Oregon, but this place was so quaint! The staff were super friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Trent

Very cool property with upgraded bathroom fixtures and plush bedding. Great location to explore the Sierra Foothills and many delicious food options nearby. Staff was very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Marco

Excellent stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

David

Great motel. Very convenient, friendly staff, clean rooms, reasonably priced. What more can you ask for.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Perry

Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Laurie

Very clean room, wonderfully remodeled. Cozy beds , super friendly staff, free parking . The cutest retro vibed place to stay . Close to all Auburn has to offer . Would book again in heartbeat .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

William

Adorable motel. Very cool design. Clean and well maintained. Staff was very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Francesca

We stayed at this motel multiple times. The rooms are very clean and so is the property. The only two points I would like to see improving are: at least one chair in the room, though rooms are on the small side (two queen beds room), and a small table. Again, it might be a tight squeeze if they add these things. Other than this, it is a really nice little jewel of a motel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Shaun

The rooms were very clean. The beds were extremely comfortable and soft. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a super cool place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Lori

Very friendly staff. Convenient location for travelers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Robert

The motel had a rustic charm and was clean and tidy. I enjoyed my stay!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Dorthy

We LOVED this place!!! Super friendly staff, clean, well appointed, and appreciated pillow options. Everything went smoothly from start to finish.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Jesse

Great place! Definitely will stay there again! 😁

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

maria

Friendly stuff specially Mike :) we enjoyed the fireplace at night and quiet neighborhood

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Robert

Great Hotel!
Friendly staff, super clean room.
Love the retro feel.
Actual Glassware and coffee mugs. Not cheap paper cups.
Wasn't sure what to expect for the price, but it exceeded my expectations.
I give it 5 stars!

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Robyn

Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I would stay again.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Mary

Great place for a reasonable price. The room was clean, comfortable, and (surprisingly, because of the highway) very quiet. There's a bowling alley on the property that has a great little bar and grill attached and a Mexican restaurant next door. I'm not sure if it is in operation, but there is also a breakfast and lunch place next to that. The motel has a pool that I did not use, but it looked inviting. Overall, if you don't want to spend a fortune, you can't miss with this place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Judy

Cutest little motel. Much more personal than the big hotels. I will for sure stay again!!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Crispus

Great local hotel in a great spot. Get a room that opens up to the pool. Get a bottle of wine and kick back on the patio.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Viola

Lovely place, well decorated, clean, and very friendly stuff. We will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Sheila

Motel was very nice. Extremely clean, comfortable and quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Richard

Newly remodeled. Comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Lanell

Incredible stay. Quiet, safe and clean. Loved everything about my stay. Great place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Jeremiah

There were a couple minor stains on the bed covers, but other than that everything was clean. The front desk was extremely helpful when we locked our keys in our room.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Vivian

This was my 3rd year staying at Foothill Motel. It is very retro. I would have wanted more chairs, not just one. Two would have been great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

James

Basic and clean at a fair price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

lily

The motel is clean n modern. We like the AC, quiet n cool enough. Room has kcup machine.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

sachin

Rooms are small, but worth it if you are looking for an overnight stop.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

William

Nice beds very clean, wonderful staff, however almost no counter space in the bathroom, and no chairs (granted the two beds pretty much filled the room space). Nice tv

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kristina

This hotel was great. Very cute and comfortable. There was an issue with the AC but the staff was very responsive and helpful. The bowling alley with restaurant was decent and just a short walk there and back. I will definitely stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

John

I liked the Sixties retro vibe of the Ranch style Motel. Now all clean and updated inside. Only outside sign of the 21st Century are the solar panels neatly placed on the back building. Property is on a hill overlooks surrounding Sierra Foothills, though the freeway can be heard when outside on the pleasant covered porch. Walked 300 yards down to adjacent bowling alley which has a bar and good pizza. I would definitely return if I am in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Jason

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are very clean and updated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

cindy

Ok

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Gayle

Property was very accessible

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Alysha

I prefer the choice of a bathtub but that’s my only negative. Good price for a really easy and relaxing stay. Nice property, easy and friendly check in and out, and comfortable fun room. We would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Anthony

An excellent, cute little motel. Very clean. Staff is super friendly. Highly recommended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Richard

Very clean and quiet

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Brittany

Lovely staff, amazing room, and super quiet. We will definitely be back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Lavonne

Nicely updated, but small room. Bed was comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Maria

Easy parking, nice staff and clean room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Courtney

Pet friendly rooms with little grass patios for your dog to use the bathroom. Cute and retro furniture. Very clean room. Great front desk service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Crystal

This place is awesome! The rooms were cute, clean & we loved sitting out around the fire pit in the evening. The staff were friendly & responsive. The location was great with lots to do nearby (bowling, pool, good restaurants, etc). I definitely recommend this place & will be going back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Reynaldo

Great

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Julie

Extremely clean . Love the retro look. Very well maintained. The bowling alley was fun just wish it was not up/down a hill to walk. Bad hip - but very drivable and fun atmosphere. My only suggestion is leave more towels for rooms with double beds.. obviously more than one person may need towels. I would recommend this hotel especially for a fun staycation.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Robert Al

Easy access from the highway and simple check in. Very clean rooms, comfortable beds and quiet. I will definitely be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Loraine

yes parking was great! Mattress not so great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Robert

Easy check-in nice room easy parking

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

GLADYS

They called it Retro. I'm not sure what they were going for. I had a Standard Double Room. The room was clean, and had a refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker. But it did not have a comfortable chair -- in fact, no chair at all -- to sit in to watch TV or read. When I talked to the Manager, he brought a folding beach chair and pushed the beds apart to make room. And it did not have any rug, which would have been nice. And hardly any horizontal surfaces to put things on. Lots of drawers, though. I think the Deluxe King rooms at least have chairs outside, based on the photos. The pool looked nice. I didn't know about the game room (?) or little coffee shop (?) that you see in the photos. They do have several restaurants within walking distance. I gave it 4 stars out of 5 -- just a little lacking in creature comforts.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Anthony

What a pleasant surprise! We had a group of 8 golfers and we were looking for somewhere near Auburn for a golf tournament and extra rounds that had good reviews and wasn’t ridiculously priced and this place was great. Rooms were renovated, clean and had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and cute retro feel. The Fire pits and Adirondack chairs were great for after golf and dinner to hang out and have a beer/cocktail and relax. Parking right in front of your room so we didn’t have to lug our clubs up to the rooms. Rooms aren’t huge but they were great for the price. We plan to stay there again next year.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

timothy

Great

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Benjamin

Pleasant

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

deborah

very fun motel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Devan

Great renovation of a classic motel. Perfectly comfortable, and very convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Lauren

Very clean and comfortable and had everything needed. Love the style and ambiance of the motel!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Karthik

Very peaceful stay

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Theresa

Fun retro decor. Comfortable and clean.

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Tricia

The manager was the most accommodating person you could ever encounter. We were first given a room that had an ice machine right at the front door. We requested a new room and with no fuss at all, were given another one. Rooms were incredibly clean, and the property so well maintained. We will be staying there again the next trip to Auburn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Jason

Very retro, simple, cute and clean! What more could you want?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Scott

retro design in room was pretty neat. soft close and self close sliding bathroom door was the first time i saw this and it's nice because you don't accidentally make loud noises at night when u have to go to the bathroom. the sink was big and wide ensuring most of the water returns back in to the sink.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Kirsten

A
Awesome staff, great rooms, price., kinda wish there was yea man bar was actually ON site And we need some regular EV chargers

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Karen

Comfy bed, clean, nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Samuel J

Great clean room, modern amenities in an old school spot. Gotta love it.
Conveniently placed, easy parking, super friendly staff. Truly couldnt be better and stoked to have found this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Evelyn

Excellent decor very clean and warm.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Kristyne

I really enjoyed my stay. The staff is always

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Kristyne

Foothills Motel is the definite go to when staying in Auburn CA and surrounding areas. The place is spotless. All fully remodeled and friendly staff. I really appreciate how accommodating the front desk and housecleaners are. I highly recommend staying here especially with their reasonable rates!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Charles

Nice clean and quiet.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Chris

Yes

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

sean

Great room, kind attentive staff.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Hyo Jin

Clean rooms!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Silvestre

The room was really clean, the area was very peaceful. The receptionist was very nice. Lots of areas to eat in less than a mile radius as well. Thank you for the comfort that we had staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Dale

Nice clean room, priced right,very quiet. Second year staying here for New Years and will be back for the next one.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Ashley

Such a fun stay at The Foothills Motel in Auburn! The room was clean, cozy, and newly renovated, and you can really feel the care and passion the owner has for this place. The decor and overall vibe totally took me back to the 1950s in the best way.

I loved that it’s pet-friendly, and I am already planning to bring my dogs next time. A small dog run or off-leash area would be an awesome addition. One small note, we only had two towels in the bathroom, and a couple more would have been nice, but it definitely did not change my experience or opinion of this great little motel.

The fire pits are such a cool touch! It was raining during our stay, so I did not even ask about using them, but I am really excited to try them next time. This is a gem that I want to keep a secret from the world because I know once word gets out about how great it is, it might be hard to get a room! I am very thankful for such a cozy, welcoming stay and cannot wait to come back again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Debbie

Love the premises, the room was clean and beautiful. We love coming to the Foothills Inn.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Archna

Room was clean, easily accessible and perfect. Michael was wonderful and so very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Brad

Nice place, clean and quiet, good value

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Boris

it seems to be recently renovated motel, it looks \"classic\", but the rooms are brand new, very clean etc; conveniently located near Auburn dountown (and on the top of the hill, so you even have a view, if it's a thing). No issues with check-in/out

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Melody

The rooms was clean, and quaint and we loved the retro style!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

KYLE

Quick friendly check in. Room is very nice . Amenities in the room are high quality and retro. So far so good.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Jessica

This is the second time we have stayed here and we absolutely love it. Very clean, simple rooms. Cutely decorated and an incredibly lovely staff. They even take our fur babies. We will definitely be staying here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Trevor

Nice place well done

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

David

Very clean and modern. Nicely appointed. Good TV package. Friendly, helpful staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Margarita

Very friendly front staff. Hotel room was clean, bed was so comfy, love the retro look. Bowling alley was very fun, conveniently located, great for either single people or groups with kids. Definitely will come back.

Friends_and_family Family