Name: Foothills Motel
Address: 13431 Bowman Road, Auburn, California, United States of America, Auburn, California, US
Price range: $109–$150 per night
Rating: 9.45

What guests think

Reviews describe Foothills Motel as a freshly renovated, retro-style stop with exceptionally clean rooms, comfortable beds, and welcoming staff, appealing to travelers seeking a simple, convenient base near Auburn’s freeway, restaurants, and the bowling alley next door.

Guests highlight the tidy grounds, easy parking by the door, a pleasant pool, and convenient access to the adjacent bowling alley and bar. Common trade-offs include compact rooms (especially doubles), occasional highway or neighbor noise, and missing touches like chairs, hairdryers, or in-room phones. Expect a clean, comfortable, value-focused stay with mid-century charm.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention a clean, pleasant pool, easy parking by room doors, and convenient access to the adjacent bowling alley and bar; some also note patios and well kept outdoor areas.

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Liberty

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute little motel! Refurbished throwback motel, well done, fresh & neat. We enjoyed our stay here. It is very clean, has cute outdoor seating areas to hang out, a pool, Superchargers onsite, easy freeway access, etc. Great stay!

10

Mark

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean room & comfortable king bed. Nice wide parking space for my car, so that no one could open their doors into my doors or fenders.

10

Michele

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Clean Room. Quiet and safe. Parking near your room.

10

Marvin

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful 50s style motel 1 story slider opens to covered patio and lawn to pool Really nice my go to in Auburn

10

Gordian

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bowling alley and bar on site!

10

Peter

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super charger and bowling next door

10

THOMAS

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is a throwback that's been modernized. You don't see this anymore, spacious motorcourt with landscaping, sitting areas, ice machine, swimming pool. I'll be back!!

10

Darcy

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and great remodel! Perfect stopover for visiting friends up north. You can tell that they really did a thoughtful remodel: fresh paint and simple touches. Pool and bowling alley are added benefits. You get 10% off the bowling alley, food and drinks.

10

Susan

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hidden treasure for a stop driving west. It's the perfect place to regroup, reorganize and even take a dip in the pool if you want. Michael and all the staff are ready and willing to help. Shhhhhh it's a secret.

10

Holly

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Oh my goodness! This place is so cute, and such a solid stay. The bed was comfy, the little patio we had was so cute, the towels were soft and the vibe was just precious. Excellent service. Parking is free. Pool looks nice! Fun bar just down the way. Will absolutely stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a standout theme: rooms and grounds are repeatedly described as very clean, newly renovated, and well maintained. A few isolated exceptions mention an odor or smoke smell in a room.

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Thomas

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet. Also, very courteous and helpful reception staff

10

Jessica

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Peter

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Newly renovated and super clean. The entire hotel is fabulously maintained and beautiful. Great prices also. Highly recommend

10

MaryLynn

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

10

Melody

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

David

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Kim

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, room very new and clean, and grounds manicures. Location very convenient. Check in time was limited from 3pm - 10pm. We had plans for the day during those hours. However, the manager on duty was very helpful in helping us get a room before 3pm. We really appreciated his help to accomodate our need.

6

Cecilio

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but there was an odor in the room.

10

Archna

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Ray

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean and convenient to many different food options. Staff was nice and helpful . I don't usually stay in motels because they are often dirty and seem like they charge by the hour. But this was probably the cleanest motel I have ever stayed in and surprisingly very quiet for a holiday weekend.

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Rooms

Rooms feature a fun mid century remodel with comfy beds, large TVs, and in room fridge, microwave, and Keurig; many note the spaces run small, especially two queen layouts. Some light sleepers report thin walls or freeway noise.

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Dora

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The amenities were really good. Each room has a microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee maker. The rooms are on the smaller side but uses every inch really efficiently. Freeway access couldn't be easier. Breakfast spots and coffee nearby. I would stay here again.

10

Adam

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved nearly everything about this place it was quaint and cute. Had great quality though to the inside of the rooms. My only complaint is the size of the rooms it feels overly small and with 2 kids and a dog it was nice and packed but it was clean and well taken care of. I appreciated the retro modern styling it made my wife and I both smile. Staff was very friendly especially in the morning of our stay. I’m recommending this location to all my family who visits the area.

8

David

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute room with updated amenities and a private patio that leads out to a grassy common area. The inside of the room had cute retro items and decor; like red retro looking mini fridge, red microwave, retro cooler (for you to use while visiting the pool?), and retro lampshades by the bed. The bathroom was modern and attractive. Bed was comfortable and clean. Overall, better than the bigger chains we’ve stayed in.

10

SAIF

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is by far one of the tidiest budget motels I have stayed in. The place seems to be recently renovated with thoughtful retro touches. The only tiny quirk I had was the highway noise since I'm a very light sleeper. But that's something very minor. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Jonathan

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were bit small, lack of desk or chairs but overall very good staying at Foothill motel.

10

David

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If not for the more than occasional very loud semi passing by on I-80, this would be a great place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, (paid for delux room) Next time, I may opt to pass on the convenience of the location for a place a bit further from the freeway.

8

Colleen

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For a short stay, the accommodations were great. But the walls were too thin. Our neighbors checked in after midnight and their conversing was too loud for us. Having light sleepers was in conflict with the loud talking. And having to get up in 5 hours was an effort in lost sleep even if the beds were comfy.

8

Martha

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel owner is very friendly and welcoming. The location is great and easy to get to. The room was tiny though. The bed mattress was a little soft for me. Still a nice property.

8

Raymond

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the upgraded, clean rooms. Only minus was the room was very small for two people and a large lab.

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Alan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very convenient and comfortable stay with great bed and pillows and excellent shower. I had the room with two queen beds as a solo and as its not a large room it had no easy chair. Could be a problem for some. Nice retro decor

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check in and staff assisting with early arrivals or room moves. A few comments note brief delays or a missed follow up.

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Adrian

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My two boys and I had a great time! The gentleman who checked us in was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. We can’t wait to go back.

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adrian

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was impeccable, staff were accommodating, and the property is beautiful.

10

Melvin

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Don’t publicize this as we want to keep this place to ourselves

10

Rangal

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple, clean and quiet. The dest staff could have used a shave and been a little less abrupt.

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Gregory

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful manager. Clean and quiet in a great location.

10

Kevin

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My fiancée and I stayed at The Foothills Motel on our way to the Donner Memorial site. We chose this specific motel based on the fantastic reviews and the pictures on the website! We would definitely stay here again. Friendly staff and amazing ambience. I especially liked the colorful chairs outside of all the rooms and the hanging bulb lights lit up at night

8

Kim

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, room very new and clean, and grounds manicures. Location very convenient. Check in time was limited from 3pm - 10pm. We had plans for the day during those hours. However, the manager on duty was very helpful in helping us get a room before 3pm. We really appreciated his help to accomodate our need.

10

FRANK

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you Alex!

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Tammy

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Check in was fine once the person at the front desk returned from his lunch break..... Rooms were very clean albeit a bit smaller than expected. The windows work well to keep out most of the noise should you unfortunately, like us, have ridiculously rude neighbors who love to slam their door every time they went outside to smoke. Which was frequently :( Bed linen was clean and housekeeping was every other day. Pool was a nice extra as was the bowling alley next door for something to do. Bit pricey for what it is, but I guess you are paying for easy location.

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Joanna

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we first got to our room there was a strong smell of cigarettes. Fortunately the staff was able to move us into another room and all was well. Room was clean and compact, and the bed was very comfortable.

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Location

Location is convenient near I 80 and Auburn attractions, with easy access to restaurants, groceries, and activities; several guests found it quiet, though some reported freeway noise.

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daniel

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute retro motel and nice and helpful staff. Great location

10

Joanie or Joe

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel. Clean and updated, safe area. Comfortable beds. We needed a quiet place to stay after a concert in Lincoln before we continued to our next stop, a wedding in Tahoe. Foothill fit the bill. Close to the freeway but quiet. Perfect place and reasonably priced.

10

Heather

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cool little motel! The pictures are accurate. Very clean and updated. Exactly what we wanted for a short little getaway to Auburn. My only caveat was they were right off the freeway (would have liked more trees) but its central location was great for sightseeing. A really nice Raley’s Market is close by if you need to grab some snacks.

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JENNIFER

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Foothill is 5 mins drive away from town of Auburn and it is right beside the highway. Grocery store, Starbucks, gas station, and restaurants are within walking distance. Location is very convenient.

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Brian

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute remodel. Quiet. Conveniently located near rafting adventures and Coloma.

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Roger

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Basic but lovely and well located

10

SAIF

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is by far one of the tidiest budget motels I have stayed in. The place seems to be recently renovated with thoughtful retro touches. The only tiny quirk I had was the highway noise since I'm a very light sleeper. But that's something very minor. Would definitely stay here again.

10

David

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If not for the more than occasional very loud semi passing by on I-80, this would be a great place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, (paid for delux room) Next time, I may opt to pass on the convenience of the location for a place a bit further from the freeway.

10

Matt

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old school Motel with modern convenience. Close to everything in area.

10

Jim

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent across the board!! Great location! Will be going back again.

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Richard

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked Foothill for a white water rafting trip. It was great. Tons of channels on the TV. AC works well. Beds comfy. Quiet at night. There's an cheap and cheerful bowling alley a 5 min walk away. Coffee in room. No complaints at all.

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Sarah

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great find! Fun retro style but fully remodeled. Modern bathroom, mini fridge and microwave, Keurig machine, comfy beds. Front desk was super friendly. Enjoyed the bowling alley. Will definitely stay here again next time I pass through Auburn.

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Barbara C

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had had a very stressful day and didn't leave Reno until 7:30 pm to avoid the snowstorm forecasted for that night and the next day. We arrived and were given a very quiet room with no guests staying on either side of us! The room is completely upgraded in a mid Century deco style with a red frigidaire and microwave oven. The brightly lit room and bathroom were such an improvement over old dimly lit rooms! The beds and pillows were very comfortable and the heater was very quiet. Glenn, the man at the front desk, was extremely friendly and gave us the history of the motel. We also recommend Nancy's Cafe for a reasonable, delicious breakfast and The Club Car for dinner. It offered a great variety of food and the ambiance and service were excellent!

10

Luke

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay with vintage vibes, bowling alley next door, and plenty of unique restaurants around. Thank you!

10

Don

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another great stay at the Foothills. I always get there late and I'm always greeted kindly and check in is easy. Since my last stay they added breakfast. A packaged pastry, banana and coffee of hot chocolate. It was nice bonus. The room is always clean, the bed is very comfortable and its quiet for a good night's sleep. Love the retro vibe and decor. The pool looks inviting, hoping I'll have time to enjoy it on my next stay. My wife and I have stayed at the Foothills five times now and always a great experience.

10

Chris

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, friendly staff, cute vintage vibe, and the bonus was the bowling alley next door!

10

Darcy

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and great remodel! Perfect stopover for visiting friends up north. You can tell that they really did a thoughtful remodel: fresh paint and simple touches. Pool and bowling alley are added benefits. You get 10% off the bowling alley, food and drinks.

10

Kris

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great retro motel with many thoughtful touches. There's a bowling alley at the bottom of the hill -- we didn't make it this time but hopefully next time. It's nice to stay somewhere that's unique rather than a chain and still really clean.

8

Douglas

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nicely renovated and upgraded nostalgic mom and pop motel. A bit noisy being so close to the interstate, but very convenient access. The bowling alley next door was very cool and had a great bar and grill lounge! Shopping and restaurants options nearby was a big plus! Thumbs up!

10

Holly

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Oh my goodness! This place is so cute, and such a solid stay. The bed was comfy, the little patio we had was so cute, the towels were soft and the vibe was just precious. Excellent service. Parking is free. Pool looks nice! Fun bar just down the way. Will absolutely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$113
February	$110
March	$102
April	$116
May	$114
June	$115
July	$113
August	$114
September	$108
October	$109
November	$110
December	$112

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25 $112	26 $115	27 $117	28 $115	29 $115	30 $144	31 $150

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