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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Along with a 24-hour business centre, this smoke-free hotel has a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and laundry facilities are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Golden Key. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Placer County Visitor Information Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Gold Country Fairgrounds and 5 minutes from Gold Country Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 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 at the property

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

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 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Clean, convenient, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are updated and clean. The service and the way everything is presented is great. However, the one thing that cannot be easily remedied are the paper thin walls. From a sound perspective it's as though there are none. It's really too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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