Located in the heart of California’s “Mother Lode” Gold Rush country, in Placerville, the Mother Lode Motel is your archetypal American roadside property, where you get a basic, tidy and wallet-friendly stay. This traditional, straightforward property is most famous for its friendly seasonal outdoor pool, friendly service, and main accessible locality on Broadway, which happens to be Highway 50. It appeals most to the independent motorists, families coming to visit the famous Apple Hill orchards, and basically any visitor certainly willing to enjoy comfort, history as well as affordability within the Sierra foothills.

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Quick Take - Mother Lode Motel

  • ✓ Very affordable in a desirable tourist area.
  • ✓ Convenient to Highway 50, a short drive to Main Street and Apple Hill
  • ✓ Includes a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a good deal for the price
  • ✓ Rooms were consistently reported to be very clean with amenities like microwave and refrigerator
  • ✓ The convenience of free parking right at your door.
  • × It’s an older, quaint style motel so decor, and furnishings are just simple and dated.
  • × Some rooms could be noisy from road traffic as the motel is located on a main highway.
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Key Highlights - Mother Lode Motel

  • Worth the Price This place provides outstanding value for a two-star motel. Its cleanliness, pool, and in-room amenities all far exceed what one might expect at such a low price.
  • Service Quality Friendly, efficient service in an unpretentious way, like an adequately family-run motor inn would have offered a pleasant, hassle-free check-in.
  • Location Quality Great location if you are driving, very easy to find your way to Placerville, Apple Hill or base camp to the surrounding Gold Country.
  • Area & Access The location is along some other highway businesses, so there isn’t much in the way of charm, but it’s safe and convenient.
  • Clean & Tidy This motel carries one of the best reputations for cleanliness among lodging properties.
  • Breakfast Quality Only a breakfast “to go” is somewhat mentioned, but it’s far better to be prepared to either make some coffee in the room or to visit one of the diners nearby.
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