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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property
Hotel near Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Accessible - 1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

About the area

Auburn

North Auburn stay.A stay at this North Auburn hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Gold Country Fairgrounds and 6 miles (10 km) of Gold Country Museum. Ridge Golf Club and Mt. Vernon Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • Ridge Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Folsom Lake - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Twin Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel near Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn
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 center. 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 center (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 feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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 (36 inches 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 (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night.

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 fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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

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

How close is Best Western Golden Key to the airport?

Best Western Golden Key is 49.1 mi (57-min drive) away from the Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $140, excluding 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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Golden Key.

Does Best Western Golden Key offer free breakfast?

Best Western Golden Key offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Golden Key?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 24 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Best Western Golden Key?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a pool?

Best Western Golden Key features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Golden Key to downtown Auburn?

Best Western Golden Key is 2.3 mi away from Auburn.

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor pool was inconvenient in February in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the breakfast was low on protein. The staff were excellent and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were unfreindly and the pool overcrowded with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew, Santa Rosa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

varada

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast. Excellent front desk service. Courteous service. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Linh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elena, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sink was clogged. Light flickering all night until i unscrewed it. Vanity mirror was difficult to turn on, only after flipping on and off multiple times did it engage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Unlike my first stay a week prior, this time, despite ut being the same room, had no bath mat, a stopped up shower drain, no breakfast sandwiches when I came to breakfast at 8 ( 1st come 1st serve, I guess). Just an unpredictable place, so only two stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anisha or Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Shower drain stopped up. No bath mat. Should I just shower at Planet Fitness? Maybe that's the easier route.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice & helpful. The room was spotless. The breakfast was large with a variety of items. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alayja

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about the hotel but location wasn’t best and it’s in a rundown part which isn’t ideal if traveling with kids. Had a bunch of guys talking loudly and playing music till about 10:30 not really a family hotel and more of a vagabond stop
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above mentioned!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Good service, good breakfast, clean room :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was great. Id stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet clean room great soap
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean. Staff was very friendly and water pressure great!! There was a moment when the noise in the room above me was bothersome but otherwise very quiet. The price was affordable and the are had all the stores one needs within a short drive and some within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026