Name: Mother Lode Motel
Address: 1940 Broadway, Apple Hill, Camino, California, United States of America, Camino, El Dorado County, United States of America
Rating: 7.63

Guest reviews

7.6

Good

Based on 393 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

10%

Couple

25%

Family

40%

Group

12%

Solo

11%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Mother Lode Motel, guests describe an older budget property with ongoing renovations, ranging from simple, clean refreshed rooms and a pleasant pool to dated spaces, plus off-site check-in while the office is closed.

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10

Camille

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms Helpful staff

10

james

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient.

2

MICHAEL

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

ken

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

Jeffery

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

1940 Broadway, Apple Hill, Camino, California, United States of America

Location

Located in Placerville (Apple Hill), Mother Lode Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Lumsden Park and Placerville Historical Museum. This motel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Smokey Ridge Winery and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Historic Main Street Placerville.

Lumsden Park(1.7 miles)

Smokey Ridge Winery(1.8 miles)

Historic Main Street Placerville(2.4 miles)

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce(2.5 miles)

Placerville Historical Museum(2.5 miles)

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building(2.5 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of $25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property is located in Placerville (Apple Hill), within a 5-minute drive of Lumsden Park and Placerville Historical Museum, 1.8 miles from Smokey Ridge Winery, and 2.4 miles from Historic Main Street Placerville.

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from May to May, with access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of $15 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required.

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