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Mother Lode Motel

$102
/ night

Avg. for October

Mother Lode Motel - Room
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$102
/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Mother Lode Motel average $90 in April, the cheapest month, and $102 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Mother Lode Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
MonthAverage price
January$95
February$100
March$91
April$90
May$92
June$91
July$91
August$93
September$98
October$102
November$96
December$94

Most expensive: October (~$102)

Cheapest: April (~$90)

About this property

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
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  • Parking

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Family Room

  • Housekeeping

  • Vending Machines

  • Free Parking

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Location

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

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)


Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi (Free)
Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi (Free)
Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room details

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi (Free)
Refrigerator

Guest reviews of Mother Lode Motel

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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Facilities

Mixed

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Mixed

Location

Convenient

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Adeline

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Aug 31, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing in this room worked..coffee pot, NO, television, NO. Hot water, barely! Torn carpeting, danger, could trip! Tried to get manager to move me to different room, said he could not! Homeless, outside and doing drugs in room next to mine, scary! My family saw, came and got me, and moved me to a Best Western for safety, even though I had paid for that second day!
Nothing in this room worked..coffee pot, NO, television, NO. Hot water, barely! Torn carpeting, danger, could trip! Tried to get manager to move me to different room, said he could not! Homeless, outside and doing drugs in room next to mine, scary! My family saw, came and got me, and moved me to a Best Western for safety, even though I had paid for that second day!

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Diana

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Jun 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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!
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!

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Charisse

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Jun 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rude front desk.
Rude front desk.

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Wesley

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May 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.
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.

2

Kim

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May 19, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.
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.

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00


Security deposit

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FAQs about Mother Lode Motel

Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.


What type of breakfast is offered?

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


Are pets allowed at the property?

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


What are the check-in and check-out times?

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.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

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.


Does the property have a swimming pool?

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


What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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


What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

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


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