Motel 6 Auburn, CA
1819 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603, Auburn Lake Trails, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Motel 6 Auburn, CA is a budget, two-star motel located just off Interstate 80 in Auburn, California, near the Auburn Lake Trails area. It offers straightforward, no-frills lodging with a modern aesthetic, positioned about 2.3 miles from the Auburn Amtrak station and 2.4 miles from the Old Auburn Historic District. The property earns a 3.6 out of 5 rating from 695 reviews, reflecting a solid budget option with some inconsistencies in upkeep.
Rooms
Guest rooms feature a colorful, modern look with wood-style flooring, granite countertops, minifridges, and flat-screen TVs with expanded cable channels. Free WiFi is included, and guests have described beds as comfortable with clean linens and towels. Some travelers note the rooms lack basic toiletries like shampoo or conditioner, consistent with the property's two-star, budget positioning.
Amenities & Recreation
The motel offers a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, free morning coffee in the lobby, and free parking, including EV DC fast chargers noted by recent guests as a helpful bonus. Kids 17 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult family member, making it a value-friendly stop for road-tripping families.
Location
Set near Interstate 80 for easy highway access, the motel is close to numerous outdoor and historic attractions, including No Hands Bridge (about 2 km away), the Gold Rush Museum, Lake Clementine and Lake Clementine Trail, the Auburn State Recreation Area Ranger Station, and Old Town Auburn's shops, galleries, and museums such as the Placer County Museum and Bernhard Museum. Farther afield, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park are both reachable by car for a day trip.
Best for
This motel suits budget-conscious road-trippers and families traveling along Interstate 80 who want free parking, a pool, and kids-stay-free pricing without paying for a full-service hotel. It's also a practical base for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Auburn State Recreation Area, Lake Clementine Trail, or the Gold Rush-era sites of Old Town Auburn, given the short distances to these attractions.
Travel tips
Because the motel sits right off Interstate 80, it's a convenient overnight stop for drivers, but a car is the most practical way to reach farther sights like Folsom Lake or Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. If arriving by train, note the Auburn Amtrak station is about 2.3 miles away, so plan for a taxi or rideshare. Guests wanting a quieter stay may want to request an upper-floor room away from the parking lot and rear entrance, based on recurring guest feedback about noise and odor near ground-level areas.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful front desk staff and clean bedding and towels, along with reliable WiFi and a convenient location near local attractions. The outdoor pool and newly installed EV fast chargers are mentioned as unexpected pluses for a budget property. On the negative side, several reviewers report cigarette smoke odors and dirty carpets in hallways and stairwells, an unpleasant odor near a poorly managed pet relief area by a propped-open back entrance, and a lack of basic amenities like in-room shampoo or conditioner. Some guests also felt the price was a bit high relative to the level of amenities offered.
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