Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay). Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a state park, approximately 2 miles from Empire Mine State Historic Park and 3.6 miles from Nevada County Fairgrounds. It is within a 5-minute drive of the Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Center For The Arts.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Best Western Gold Country Inn - Grass Valley

Average nightly price at Best Western Gold Country Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$109
March	$110
April	$116
May	$140
June	$140
July	$143
August	$133
September	$126
October	$133
November	$130
December	$117

What guests think

At Best Western Gold Country Inn, guests frequently praise the friendly, helpful staff and convenient location between Grass Valley and Nevada City, while noting pet-friendly grounds, on-site parking challenges, and an older property with uneven maintenance.

Rooms are often described as comfortable, but several reviews mention worn furnishings, very firm or sagging beds, and noise in some highway-facing areas. Breakfast is widely appreciated, though a few guests found items unstocked near closing or the menu repetitive. Service ranges from welcoming to instances of miscommunication, delayed check-in, double-booking, and slow manager follow-up. Expect an affordable, convenient stay with personable staff if you secure a quieter, well-maintained room.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub receive mixed feedback—many enjoyed them, but multiple reviews report closures, maintenance, or the hot tub not working. Parking can be crowded or far from rooms, while the pet-friendly lawn areas are appreciated.

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Antonio

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had reserved this room specifically to use the pool as our trip was going to be a hot one. Just show up and have them tell me as I'm checking in with the pool out of service for the weekend. Why could this not have been relayed on this website if I would've had a heads up, I would've gotten a different hotel.

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Annie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great pool, hot tub, and breakfast. Only downside is the tweakers that hang out across the street. A lot of firefighters stay here in summer.

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Thomas

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool area looked aged and hot tub was out of service…parking was limited from construction workers having a party/ happy hour… however it did settle down to a quiet evening on my end…the breakfast was very generous and nicely coordinated…

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Amely

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got the last room at the last minute, it was one of the handicap accessible rooms near the reception, that seemed like it might have been more basic and unappealing than other rooms elsewhere. We probably paid a high premium for being last minute so it felt way too high for the quality of the hotel. But if you get a decent rate and just need a place for a night, I'm sure it's fine. Parking was crowded.

10

Arvord

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the place although the hot tub wasn’t working and was looking forward to it.

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Valeriia

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I book this hotel ONLY because of pool. When I came there it was some maintenance/ cleaning. I understand that this type of work should be done somehow , but this issue ruin my family trip

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Timothy

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second night was cancelled even though we had added another night. We were told we would have to move rooms after the first night. So we chose to leave. Pool was not available and there were no charging ports for phones. But room was nice and comfortable

10

Jerry

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The open lawn area for pet

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Terri

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All good but we had to park a ways from our room after going out for dinner. It was still safe, just not as easy as being nearby.

8

Sierra

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn’t bad. It was clean except for the shower curtain. The neighborhood was the bad part, several transients are right across the street. They would yell at people as they walked by. Breakfast was good except when I got down there at 9am there wasn’t much out. The hot tub was being resurfaced so we couldn’t use it but the pool was nice. For the price, my stay was affordable and adequate.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but recurring reports mention dirty or stained carpets, strong odors (smoke, musty, pet), bathroom hair or mold, and missed housekeeping details.

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Diane

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean quiet room made a very enjoyable stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Continental Breakfast was good. Would stay again.

6

Dennis

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got stuck in traffic on I-80 and decided to go down to Grass Valley for the night. Found out that the person who stayed in this room obviously had a dog and didn’t pick up after it! I was too tired to do complain about it, so I grabbed tissue, picked it up and flushed it. I recommend the hotel find out how that have could’ve been missed since the bed was made, so housekeeping had to have seen it.

4

Amber

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelt musty and dirty. The carpet needed to be shampooed. The bed was very uncomfortable and the windows are old and missing a screen.

4

Stuart

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked king room on app. Didn’t have king room no big deal gave me a Quenn double. Walked into rom and it was dirty and 90 degrees . Took 4 hours of AC to cool enough to sleep . Parking lot was noisy all night long. Paid 200 dollars for room that should have been about 60 bucks. Would rather of stayed in motel 6! Do not stay here !

10

Mary H

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very nutritious. Great choices of breakfast items. Breakfast area was clean. Staff were very friendly and courteous. It was rainy and too cold for a hot tub use. Over all room was very comfortable and clean. Happy to have a microwave, refrigerator & coffee maker in room. Very satisfied with our stay here!

6

Henry Sam

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was very little food available at 715 when i left for work, I was told the night before that everything would be available at that time. Neither door key worked until being reprogrammed. Pubic hair in shower, longer hair in sink. Hot tub was not hot.

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Michelle

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Even though we were right next to the on ramp for the highway our room was still pretty quiet - did not get woken up at all from the car noise. Staff was very nice and helpful. Only complain is my feet getting dirty from the carpet!! When my husband mentioned this at checkout, the team member was not surprised. Come on management, if this is a repeat offense, PLEASE take care of it and clean the stinkin' carpets!!!!!!!

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Valerie

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kinda gross but expected it for the location. Bathroom mold. Mirror frame falling off wall. Wish I could get my money back. Gross

2

Brandi

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I never stayed here because it was extremely dirty . When I arrived they said i needed to wait 40 min , to get the room . i took pictures upon arrival and told them I didn’t want to stay there . The room looked like it had been living in and they just put new bedding sheets but there was hair in the drains , soap scum and the toilets and drawers were dirty . It was disgusting.

4

Deborah

Dec 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was good except they didn’t have oatmeal or bananas which I wanted. They did have almond milk which was a plus. We were happy the hotel was dog friendly but were totally grossed out when we found some dog doo under one of the beds.

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Rooms

Rooms range from comfortable to dated and worn; multiple guests noted very firm or sagging mattresses, noisy HVAC, and some highway noise. Features and tech are basic (limited TV channels and charging), though Wi-Fi generally works and some suites or balconies are liked.

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Dana

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the heater/air conditioner would turn on and off all night long, which was disturbing for sleep.

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christophe

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Poor Only one Very Very small window Staffs doing the streak minimum Very disappointed

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Matthew

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you want a bare bones hotel room to sleep in, then this is your place. The room was clean and there was breakfast so I’ll give it that. However, there were no charging ports to be found in the room and their electrical outlets were loose and barely functioning. The room was either too cold or too hot, the mattress felt like it was from the 1990s, and we didn’t even get maid service. In fact I only saw two people on site ever at any given time that seemed to work there. It it has potential but that property needs a lot of love and updates before I would consider staying there again. Don’t waste your money.

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James

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like having a balcony. The breakfast was good.

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Carolyn

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our rooom was clean, comfortable, and quiet. WiFi and TV were good. Located midway between Grass Valley and Nevada City, it is convenient to both but not walkable to either.

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Oren

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The TV channel offering was the worst I ever experienced.

4

Hellmuth

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is more than dated. The traffic noise from SR20 is excessive at night, noise insulation needs serious updating.

4

Shelley

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was shabby and dirty. My husband and I shared a queen bed with a crater in it. We both were hanging on to the edge to stay out of the hole in the middle. It was a terrible night. Upon check-in, the lobby had a terrible smell. It was like moldy citrus. We did not dare have breakfast there the next morning. Such a bad experience!

8

Elmer

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay for a day or two. Convenient and clean. Beds need to be upgraded.

10

Eileen

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the two bedroom suite.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins and responsive assistance. However, several guests reported miscommunication, delayed or denied requests, room assignment errors including late-night double-booking, and slow management follow-up.

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Susan

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk was very responsive to requests for blankets, towels, taking trash away. I was here for 4 nights due to power outage in my area. It was quiet in my room, neighboring guests were quiet though this is a pet friendly motel. I was working all day online and had no issues or loud noises interrupting me. My room was clean, stocked with plenty of towels. The king bed was VERY comfortable!!! This is not a luxury hotel but basic amenities, cleanliness, staff responsiveness and friendliness were great. No complaints.

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Susan

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn’t ready until 420. Check in was 3:00. I had to go sit in my car for 1 hour and 20 minutes. It was horrible and I will NOT ! Go to another Best Western again. I will tell all my friends not to go to one either. Horrible place

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Sean

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Did not receive the room we booked (single room instead of suite), replacement/substitute room smelled of cigarette smoke, and I have still not received any acknowledgement of a potential refund. Front desk staff informed me on the morning of 11/28 that I would receive a call from the manager by noon. it is 10:42am on 12/1 and I still have not received any communication from the hotel management.

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Paul

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room smelled like wet dog and their weren’t enough cover for the bed. While we were sleeping at 0230 they had double booked our room and the other party was trying to get in. They went and got the manager and actually got the door open! If I didn’t have the door lock on they would have gotten in and then who knows what would have happened. I checked out first thing in morning

10

Lukas

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The two ladies that helped us check in was amazing, friendly, changed our room to downstairs and started our stay off right!!

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Janelle

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The checkin staff lady was really nice, she offered dining options too. Everything is nice and clean.

2

Megan

Dec 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a terrible check in experience. We called ahead and they assured a late check in. I had a work meeting in Zoom and required to stay until noon instead of 11. Wouldn’t have stayed here if that weren’t possible. When we arrived and re-confirmed we were told they couldn’t guarantee it. When my partner went back down to try to talk to them in the office, the front desk staff person started swearing and saying they never guarantee late check out. He then called me in the room and said he was going to call the police and then hung up on me. He kept pointing and shouting at my partner. It was appalling behavior. The general manager finally got involved and said they’d take care of it. We’ll see if we continue to have issues tomorrow upon check out. We will not ever choose to stay here again.

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William

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Toilet in room was broken. Reported at 9am. Returned at 9pm to room still not fixed. Had to use the restroom in by the front desk. 3:30am someone attempts to enter the room using card. Desk calls at 3:45am asking if we are in the room. Find out they assigned our room to another guest. In the morning we realize whomever was in our room to repair the toilet the day before took a bag of dirty clothes and towels for no known reason. Very unorganized, although food was good and the room was ok except for toilet.

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John

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in wasn't good. Had to wait almost 2 hours .

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Jennifer

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was in a convenient location, safe and had an efficient, friendly staff. The hot tub was awesome in the rain. I really appreciated it. The breakfast was great and the attendant was so friendly. The only aspect I didn’t like was the metal frame on the bed that made a clanking noise. It was a little to firm for me-but I know I like an extra soft bed. I would recommend this hotel with their excellent t staff anytime you’re in the area!

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Location

Convenient for Grass Valley and Nevada City with easy freeway access and shops and restaurants across the street. Some guests mention freeway noise and loitering or transient activity nearby; it isn’t walkable to downtown.

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Annie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great pool, hot tub, and breakfast. Only downside is the tweakers that hang out across the street. A lot of firefighters stay here in summer.

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Toublong

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cons: Rooms smelt of urine, stained floors and curtains, sketchy folks in the area. Saw smashed broken glass from car windows. Noisy if you room near freeway. Pro: Staff was nice, regular breakfast.

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Diane

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful experience both lodging and the quaint town. Hotel 🏨 is so conveniently located for walking, dining and shopping.

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Carolyn

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our rooom was clean, comfortable, and quiet. WiFi and TV were good. Located midway between Grass Valley and Nevada City, it is convenient to both but not walkable to either.

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Virginia

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is so convenient.

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Stephanie

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful grounds, friendly people, convenient location.

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Julia

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived at 9:00PM, with our daughter. The outdoor hall lights were not working. I had to use my cellphone light to find the number of our room and light our way to the room. We all felt very unsafe. I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone. There is a large unhoused population in the area.

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Gil

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to. Shopping across the street

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Mary

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find, off the freeway. We were able to walk to a near-by restaurant.

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Daniel

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good option for the area. Close proximity to shops and restaurants

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for being hot and filling with good variety and friendly service. Some guests reported items not replenished near closing or a repetitive menu on multi-day stays.

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michael

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient piece of property. Great breakfast.

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JASON and STACY

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Carpet by sliding glass door was sopping wet; a/c condensation?? Large area. If that is regular occurrence, I can imaging mold growth is ramped. The breakfast should be fully served and available until it closes. Sunday, 9:45am, no biscuits, no hash browns, 1/4 pan of aged eggs, 2 of 3 cereal containers were empty as was the waffle batter dispenser. The “welcome” sign in the lobby exclaims the front desk’s willingness to help yet when I went over to the desk to point out that a number of things were not available, I was told it was 10am and breakfast is over. I said I had been there for 15 minutes and none of the above had been replenished. The front desk woman said, I’m not the kitchen staff. Ok, I understand that but why not go tell the kitchen staffer that people are complaining and a number of things are empty?? That was not done.

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Mary H

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very nutritious. Great choices of breakfast items. Breakfast area was clean. Staff were very friendly and courteous. It was rainy and too cold for a hot tub use. Over all room was very comfortable and clean. Happy to have a microwave, refrigerator & coffee maker in room. Very satisfied with our stay here!

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Stephen

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonable price, good location, good breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Tonja

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed at this hotel for work. It has been a great, clean, reasonable priced option as a place to return to each night. It is great to have the breakfasts included and available so early. Nice to have a bakery and grocery store across the street. I will continue to stay here when I am travelling for work in the area.

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Henry Sam

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was very little food available at 715 when i left for work, I was told the night before that everything would be available at that time. Neither door key worked until being reprogrammed. Pubic hair in shower, longer hair in sink. Hot tub was not hot.

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Stephen

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful breakfast with so many great options. The staff are welcoming and gracious and really outstanding.

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Helen

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here while visiting Nevada City, and this Best Western was convenient for both towns. The free breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices of proteins. We also liked that there was a comfortable chair in the room with an ottoman!

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Robert

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The guy at the desk, Sebastian, was super helpful and friendly. The room was very nice (but the carpet needs shampooing). The pool & spa were great. Breakfast got boring because it never changed in three days.

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Jennifer

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was in a convenient location, safe and had an efficient, friendly staff. The hot tub was awesome in the rain. I really appreciated it. The breakfast was great and the attendant was so friendly. The only aspect I didn’t like was the metal frame on the bed that made a clanking noise. It was a little to firm for me-but I know I like an extra soft bed. I would recommend this hotel with their excellent t staff anytime you’re in the area!

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Best Western Gold Country Inn

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