Best Western Golden Key

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Best Western
8.3 (538 reviews)
13450 Lincoln Way , Auburn , US
+1 530-885-8611

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near restaurants and freeway access
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Spacious/well-laid-out rooms in several reviews
Decent breakfast items (waffles) and nearby food options
Cons:
Hot tub/jacuzzi often out of order or dirty
Reports of mold smell in one room
Small breakfast area / limited selection
No gym and small/outdoor pool
Thin walls and freeway noise for some rooms
Some guests feel the hotel is overpriced / not good value

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews (rooms and beds comfortable), but a few specific negatives: mold smell in one room and reports of a dirty jacuzzi/toilet issues—so overall slightly reduced from perfect.
Service
9
Most mentions praise staff as friendly, welcoming and helpful, quick check-in and prompt follow-up when items were left behind. One strong negative incident reported but outweighed by many positive comments.
Location
9.2
Consistently highlighted as a major positive: convenient, close to restaurants and freeway access, near downtown/attractions; some trade-offs noted (next to freeway/noise) but overall highly rated.
Room Quality
8.2
Beds frequently described as very comfortable and rooms as spacious or well laid out; a few guests found rooms outdated or small in places and some noise from thin walls/freeway.
Amenities
7.2
Mixed/weak: several guests noted the hot tub/jacuzzi was out of order or dirty, pool smaller or not as pictured, no gym and limited facilities—amenities seen as a weaker part of the stay.
Value for Money
7.6
Several reviews call the hotel overpriced or not good value, though others felt it was a decent value for a road-trip stop; overall leaning below target due to price/value complaints.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast described as nice with good items (waffles) but limited selection and a small breakfast area; local food options nearby (pizza place) also noted positively.
Overall Experience
9.2
Most stays described as enjoyable or fine for the purpose (concerts, road trips), with friendly staff and comfortable beds often highlighted; negatives (amenities, occasional smells/noise, pricing) present but did not overwhelmingly spoil the experience for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Convenient Location in Historic Old Town Auburn
Located just a 10-minute drive from Auburn Municipal Airport, the Golden Key Best Western offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in historic Old Town Auburn.

Comfortable Rooms and Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy spacious rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Unwind in the outdoor pool, garden, or by the fountain. Need to catch up on work? Take advantage of the business center and meeting facilities.

Explore Local Attractions
Discover nearby wineries like Mt Vernon Winery, golf courses such as Raspberry Hill Black Oaks, and the fascinating Empire Mine—all just a short distance from the hotel.

Ready to experience the charm of Old Town Auburn? Book your stay at the Best Western Golden Key today!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SMF

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 538 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Lori • couple • us
7
It was fine. It felt like a $100 a night Motel but I had to pay $160.
Pros:

Its proximity to Auburn Ridge Golf Club

Cons:

Old, generic.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • us
8
We had a good stay. We needed to rest and got the rest we needed.
Pros:

The free breakfast was really good and the shower was amazing.

Cons:

The bed. It was a little loud in the morning.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Eddie • solo_traveller • us
10
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Pelletier • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
5
Pros:

Itwas ok

Cons:

Room smelled of mold

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
10
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GENIEVE • solo_traveller • us
8
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Monique • couple • us
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Acatitlan • couple • us
10
Comfort
Pros:

Close too restaurants clean friendly

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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LELAND • couple • ca
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Helle Regitze • solo_traveller • dk
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTINE • couple • us
9
I’d go back to this hotel but disappointed the hot tub out of order. Fabulous pizza place s few doors down 👍
Pros:

Everything very nice. Staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The hot tub was out of order. I book hotels because I enjoy using the hot tubs. Several time I’ve gone to hotels and there hot tubs are not working. I feel I should get a discount because I book hotels with hot tubs. ☹️👎

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Randy • solo_traveller • us
9
I was very disappointed in the Hampton in Reno the week before. Best Western was refreshing
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • family_with_children • us
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

It was quiet

Cons:

Parking was tight

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Erin • family_with_children • us
4
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
6
Pros:

Functional

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
Who was the perfect weekend accommodations that I didn’t even know I needed and I’m leaving. Happy end. Excited to get m
Pros:

The host really went out of their way to create an experience. That’s private yet has all the amenities of home and is only a few minutes from downtown. It was perfect for the concert on Friday and then I just stayed for the weekend cause it was wonderful.

Cons:

The properties wonderful is the time of year. The cicadas were really loud often on that’s it. Otherwise, it was perfect. Very well-maintained.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • us
10
We left something behind some items when we checked out and we contacted promptly by the staff.
Pros:

Staff was welcoming and offered insight as to transportation needs

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee