Discover Mother Lode Motel in Placerville, CA, offering clean, pet-friendly rooms with kitchens, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy easy access to US Route 50 and nearby historic sites like El Dorado Museum and Marshall Gold Discovery Park. Friendly
Guests highlight the motel’s welcoming owners, clean grounds, and value for money, while noting the basic accommodations and some inconsistencies with breakfast and room features.
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Mother Lode Motel in Placerville, California, offers travelers a simple and welcoming stay near the historic heart of El Dorado County. Nestled just off US Route 50, this modest motel provides clean, air-conditioned rooms equipped with kitchens, catering well to guests seeking convenience without extravagance. The grounds are well cared for, surrounded by trees that create a quiet, restful atmosphere.
Though the rooms are on the smaller side and beds may not offer the utmost comfort, guests appreciate the friendly and accommodating owners, Don and Livia, whose hospitality leaves a lasting impression. The motel shares management with the nearby Gold Trail Lodge, adding a layer of convenience through shared check-in services and complimentary pastries at the lodge’s lobby. While there is no on-site restaurant or breakfast, these thoughtful touches compensate nicely.
The outdoor pool is a standout feature, praised for enhancing the relaxed, friendly vibe of the motel. Additional amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, pet-friendliness, and accessibility make Mother Lode Motel practical for a wide array of visitors, whether passing through Placerville or exploring local landmarks like the El Dorado Historical Museum and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Overall, Mother Lode Motel is ideal for budget-conscious travelers who prioritize genuine hospitality and a cozy setting over luxury. Its central location, combined with attentive service and essential comforts, makes it a quietly satisfying choice for those wanting to experience the charm of Gold Country with ease.
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Clean. Rooms are very small and bed was uncomfortable. Owners are pleasant and the grounds are beautifully maintained. TV/cable wasn't working.
Stayed here for a few days while passing through Placerville. This motel is associated with Gold Trail Lodge and often you will find staff at either location for checkin etc. No breakfast noted, but there were candies & danish’s offered for guest in the lobby at Gold Trail Lodge. The owners Don & Livia are extremely kind & accommodated our requests. We really appreciate their hospitality. The pool is clean with varying depths and there are umbrella shaded tables and chairs for seating. Just outside the pool fence is a beautiful garden with many flowers, tons of birds & a bird bath. There is also a table with chairs to enjoy the view. The rooms are basic, but include a microwave, coffee maker & refrigerator. I would highly recommend this location compared to the other motels on the same street. More value for your money here!
Good, Clean Rooms. Nothing Fancy, but friendly atmosphere. Great Pool!!! Divya was very courteous and helpful. Going Back.
Stayed here for a Saturday night in August on my way from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. Booking was for Mother Lode, but the office was at Gold Trail, and when I got there, the owner moved me to a room at Gold Trail. That was nice too. Room was clean with enough space. No breakfast at the motel, but they did give me a lot of choices of sweet danishes and other packaged pastries. The motel is very easy to get to, right off of the highway.
This budget motel surrounded by trees is a half-mile off US Route 50, 5 miles from the El Dorado Historical Museum and 12 miles from Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
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