This two-storey roadside motel in Auburn, California, has been renovated to offer a retro-modern aesthetic. Originally built in the 1950s, the property provides a comfortable and stylish stopover with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy newly remodeled rooms, a swimming pool, and a game room. The motel is also pet-friendly and features private parking spaces, including an electric vehicle charging station.
Should you book Foothills Motel?
A renovated 1950s motel offering a retro-modern stay with comfortable rooms and on-site leisure facilities.
Best for
- Road trippers
- Pet owners
- Comfortable stopovers
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking resort amenities
Retro-modern style
This renovated 1950s motel blends vintage charm with contemporary updates. Enjoy the refreshed bathrooms and comfortable luxury beds that define the property's unique aesthetic.
On-site activities
The motel boasts a swimming pool with varying depths, a game room equipped with pool tables and arcade games, and a bowling alley with 24 lanes for entertainment.
Dining and drinks
Explore a variety of on-site dining options from authentic Mexican tacos to Mediterranean cuisine and American diner fare. A full bar is available for drinks.
Comfort and convenience
Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, and coffee machines. The property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Rooms & rates
Superior Double Room
20.0 m² · sleeps 4 · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi · Free toiletries
Large Single Room
22.0 m² · sleeps 1 · Select your bed (if available) 1 twin bed 1 king bed
Pool view · Air conditioning · Patio · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Terrace
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Clothes rack
Location
13431 Bowman Road, Auburn, CA 95603, United States, Auburn, California
Foothills Motel is located in Auburn, California.
5 sights nearby, 1 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Ikedas Produce at 0.3 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Ikedas Producemarket0.3 mi
- 1. Welcome to Canyon View Preserve!viewpoint0.6 mi
- Ashford Parkpark0.6 mi
- Canyon View Preservepark0.6 mi
- Crossroads Church - South Campusplace of worship0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.1 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 611 guest reviews
Foothills Motel earns consistently enthusiastic reviews for its spotless rooms, charming retro renovation, and convenient location near restaurants and the main highway. The outdoor amenities — fire pits, lounge chairs, and pool — are a genuine highlight, and staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness. Minor gripes include poorly positioned air conditioning units and rooms that some guests found under-furnished.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 25 · average 9.8
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
They wrote about: room, cleanliness, facilities
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the room amenities?
Rooms feature air conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. Refrigerators and microwaves are also available in some rooms.
Does the motel offer parking?
Yes, the motel provides free parking, including private parking spaces and accessible parking. An electric vehicle charging station is also available.
Are pets allowed at the motel?
Yes, the Foothills Motel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their pets during their stay.
What dining options are available on-site?
On-site dining includes a bar, Foothills Bowl Grill serving wings and sandwiches, and Maria's Mexican Tacos. Additional nearby options offer Mediterranean, Japanese, and American cuisine.
Is there Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property for guests to use during their stay.
What activities are available at the motel?
Guests can enjoy a bowling alley with 24 lanes, a game room with pool tables and arcade games, and a swimming pool.
What is the check-in/check-out policy?
The property has a 24-hour front desk, though specific check-in and check-out times are not detailed.
What is the distance to Sacramento International Airport?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is approximately 57.9 km from the Foothills Motel.
Can I book rooms directly?
Rooms can be booked directly through the hotel's reservation system, with prices starting from $155 USD.