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If you can’t find a motel in El Dorado, allow Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from more than 520 lodging options in the larger area. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

These are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. National 9 Inn Placerville is located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the heart of El Dorado. Enjoy access to the coffee in the lobby, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom: Free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. Central El Dorado is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away. Elmwood Motel: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 19.3 mi (31 km) from the heart of El Dorado. Gold Trail Motor Lodge: Central El Dorado is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) away. Free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines: 13.7 mi (22 km) from the heart of El Dorado. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Cosumnes River, Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park and Mine, and South Fork of the American River. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Mia Sorella, SeaQuest Folsom, and Folsom Aquatic Center. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting El Dorado County Fairgrounds, El Dorado County Historical Museum, and Placerville Speedway.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in El Dorado to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 47°F. The rainiest months in El Dorado are December, March, January, and February, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around El Dorado to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF), which is located 40.1 mi (64.5 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.