Mother Lode Motel
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About this property
Mother Lode Motel is an independent, 2-star property located in Placerville, California, in the Apple Hill region. The motel sits within a 5-minute drive of Lumsden Park and the Placerville Historical Museum, and is 1.8 miles from Smokey Ridge Winery and 2.4 miles from Historic Main Street Placerville. The location has earned a 3.7 out of 5 rating from guests based on proximity to local attractions and dining.
The motel offers 21 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms are furnished with coffee and tea makers and phones with free local calling. Cable television is available for in-room entertainment.
Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden area for relaxation. A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, with a grab-and-go option available. The property is smoke-free and offers free self-parking, a vending machine, and a front desk with limited hours. WiFi is available throughout the property. The motel is pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per room, with service animals exempt from pet fees. The property does not have elevators; upper floors are accessed by stairs only.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Nearby activities include golfing at Apple Mountain Golf Resort and access to hiking and biking trails in the area.
Location & nearby attractions
Lumsden Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Smokey Ridge Winery - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Historic Main Street Placerville - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
Placerville Historical Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Bell Tower - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Placerville City Hall - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Lewis Grace Winery & Tasting Room - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Chateau Davell Winery - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Myka Estates - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Apple Mountain Golf Resort - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Findleton Estate & Winery - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Crystal Basin Cellars - 6.4 km / 4 mi
The preferred airport for Mother Lode Motel is Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 91.8 km / 57.1 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.
- Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to May.
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.