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Best Western Golden Key

855-229-5934
13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Pool
Parking

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About this property

Best Western Golden Key is a 2.5-star hotel located in North Auburn, California, offering straightforward accommodations in the heart of Gold Country. The property sits within minutes of local attractions, including the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Gold Country Museum, both a short drive away. Ridge Golf Club and Mt. Vernon Winery are approximately 4 miles from the hotel, while Sacramento International Airport is the nearest major air hub.

The hotel features 68 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a microwave, flat-screen television, and complimentary wireless internet access. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A desk and coffee/tea maker are standard in each room, and daily housekeeping is provided. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Best Western Golden Key offers a complimentary continental breakfast served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreational amenities include a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, complimentary wireless internet throughout, a business center, and a picnic area. Parking is available, including accessible spaces and free parking for RVs and buses. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and registration desk access.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible late arrival options, and standard check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome based on room availability—up to two dogs per room with an 80-pound weight limit incur a $20 daily fee, capped at $100 per week. Service animals stay at no additional charge. The property maintains a professional on-site management team and holds a 4.5 out of 5 overall guest rating based on over 1,000 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Golden Key in Auburn (North Auburn), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Gold Country Fairgrounds and 5 minutes from Gold Country Museum. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ridge Golf Club and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Mt. Vernon Winery.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Placer County Visitor Information Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Auburn State Recreation Area - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Statues of Ken Fox - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Foresthill Bridge - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Placer County Visitors Bureau - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Regal Auburn - California - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Placer County Museum - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Gold Country Fairgrounds - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Bonitata Boutique Wine - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Bernhard Museum Complex - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Gold Country Museum - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Ridge Golf Club - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Black Oak Golf Course - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Mt. Vernon Winery - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 79.1 km / 49.1 mi
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 68.1 km / 42.3 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Golden Key is Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Auburn Municipal Airport.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Parking is free for current registered guests . All vehicles must be declared with Front Desk. We do have truck/large vehicle parking but availability is first come first served basis.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 27
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 59
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats
  • birds
  • etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20 fee per day with a $100 per week maximum.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 8.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

Know before you go

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property allows pets in smoking rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.