Stayed here for Mother's Day as we were river rafting nearby....perfect choice! The rooms were very clean, the place was quiet, the beds comfortable and the owner/ managers very pleasant. Nothing outstanding or fancy, but everything in good shape .Location was fine, right off Hwy 50,although not within walking distance of downtown, it was only a 3 minute drive. The... more

Good price, clean, and basic. Motel is being worked on to upgrade rooms and decor. more

The landscaping was beautiful. First, the front desk lady was nice. Second, the rooms were nice and clean. They also had a basketball hoop and a pool. more

I was unsure of this place from the moment I walk into the office. The lady behind the counter was almost polite, but was insulted when I asked if the area was safe for a single woman to stay by themselves in the room. Room was clean, but the property was way out on the outskirts of town. I was... more

We discovered the Mother Lode when we made a quick trip toward Tahoe to pick up our son at camp. We were running late and get up early. There was nothing that looked inviting in Placerville and then we saw the Mother Lode! It had a sparkling pool and a lovely garden. We got a clean room with a comfortable... more

We were pleasantly surprised by our stay at the Mother Lode. On the outside, it looks like an aging 1940’s Route 66 motel. The rooms inside are somewhat small (reflecting the standard of the old times) but have been updated in a friendly if inexpensive way. My wife wasn’t enthused by the motel when we drove up at night but... more

Needed a place to stay in Placerville that wouldn't break the budget. My dad found this place and checked it out before we reserved. The owners are very nice and try their best to accomodate you. It is a basic room but with a very clean and lovely bathroom. They are in the process of remodeling from what I can... more

As a UK resident travelling in the US I tend to opt for brand names which have proven themselves in the past. This was not an option in Placerville and on our dates most accommodation was booked. The Mother Lode does appear in the AAA handbook, but with only one diamond, which at least usually ensures cleanliness. I booked by... more

This is a great little place. It is right off the freeway. It was clean and everybody was very nice. I always stay in name brand hotels and have not stayed in a motel for years. We had a group of people and reservered 5 rooms. We meet at the pool and the kids had a great time. It was... more