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Best Western Golden Key

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Lake Clementine and Ridge Golf Club, Best Western Golden Key provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Accessible - 1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a bedside lamp.

Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(136 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Auburn, Best Western Golden Key is in the business district. Ridge Golf Club and Mt. Vernon Winery are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Clementine and Folsom Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to Gold Country Fairgrounds. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hunting, hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Auburn. Visit our Auburn travel guide
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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603

What's nearby

  • A stone bridge over a river with rocky banks and a forested hillside.
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A brightly lit Ferris wheel and a carousel at night.
    Gold Country Fairgrounds
    4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Placer County Visitor Information Center
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Foresthill Bridge
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ridge Golf Club
    7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station
    8 min drive
  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Pizza Auburn
    4 min drive
  • Burger & Cream
    3 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

  • Hotel near Gold Country Fairgrounds
  • Located close to Lake Clementine and Ridge Golf Club, Best Western Golden Key provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
    • A vegetable garden, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 68 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
    • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Golden Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Golden Key?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on 27 Aug 2026 start from AU$148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Golden Key pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Golden Key allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Golden Key?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 24 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Golden Key?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Golden Key located?

Located in North Auburn, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gold Country Fairgrounds, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gold Country Museum and Ridge Golf Club. Mt. Vernon Winery and Lake Clementine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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