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Mother Lode Motel

1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA
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Mother Lode Motel
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Placerville
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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San Francisco, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The first room was not ready to be occupied, bed looked slept in, bathroom sink being held up with scrap wood. Next room the toilet paper dispenser was torn off the wall. When toilet flushed the toilet was overflowing. Owner blamed us and refused to fix the problem handing the plunger to my wife to do it. When we pointed... More

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Gardnerville, Nevada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here one night in between wine tasting in Amador County and cruising Apple Hill. This is a good centralized stop to hit many sights. The rooms are clean and recently refurbished. The carpet looked new. The rooms perpendicular to the freeway seem quieter than the back leg of rooms. It was too cold to use the pool but it... More

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motherlodemotel, Manager at Mother Lode Motel, responded to this review
November 24, 2011

Thank you for staying with us and we look forwarding to see you. More

Sacramento
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Located on the outskirts of Placerville, but easy highway access off and on. Perfect location on my trip to South Lake Tahoe and the Kokanee Salmon Festival. Always looking to cut corners this was a place to crash -- less than 12 hours here. REALLY great price even without my AAA discount. No frills but comfortable and clean. Friendly owners.... More

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northern california
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This little motel is a very affordable little gem in Placerville, and it's only a 5 minute drive to Apple Hill. My friend and I had 2 rooms there recently, and both were clean, neat, and equipped with microwave, fridge, and coffee pot; mine had both tub and shower. The handicapped room had a large shower. It's not a fancy... More

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Minden, Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Our king bed room was clean and equipped with a generous sized refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. The manager/owner (I didn't get her name) was extremely polite and attentive to extra requests. The pool was lovely and we enjoyed a late night dip. It's convenient to the freeway but far enough back that it was quiet. No hairdryer or iron.... More

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El Granada, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The motel is next to Highway 50 but situated below the level of the street. This reduces noise considerably. The owners keep the grounds in good condition, there is a nice garden next to the well-kept pool. The rooms are small and efficient, and everything is in working order. We have a coffeemaker, fridge, TV, AC and a shower with... More

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San Francisco
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was a 3-day Gold Country getaway. I wanted to revisit Placerville, Gold Bug Park, Coloma, and other nearby historic areas. I've stayed in Placerville before and decided this time to try the east edge of town where it's quieter and less busy. There is a string of 1950s motels, all with great old neon signs: this one (the Mother... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed here 2 years ago, also on 4th of July weekend--two night stay each time. First time took day trip to S Lake Tahoe. This time went to Sly Park with our kayaks. Easy access off highway, parking in front of room. Meets our needs Simple accommodations: clean; updated bathrooms; refrigerator, microwave, coffee in room. Wi-fi worked just fine at... More

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Modesto
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We and our friends stayed at the Old Well Inn and ate at the Old Well restaurant. The rooms were clean the beds were comfortable and the rates were great. The restaurant serves the best biscuits & gravy, great omletes and pancakes. No cell service & no phones in rooms. More

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Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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152 reviews 152 reviews
Reviews in 121 cities Reviews in 121 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2010
3
people found this review helpful

This a nice family owned and pet-friendly motel in a small town in the Sierras. Cleand rooms and comfortable beds. More

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