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Golden Door Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Traer motel

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Golden Door Motel

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Overview of Golden Door Motel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

Map
515 1st Street, Traer, IA, 50675
  • Popular LocationTaylor Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTraer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery5 min walk
  • Popular LocationLost Island Waterpark33 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)103 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Traer

In Traer .Your stay at this Traer motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Taylor Park and Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery. Ripley United Church of Christ and Traer Golf and Country Club are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taylor Park - 5 min walk
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk
  • Ripley United Church of Christ - 6 min walk
  • Traer Golf and Country Club - 8 min walk
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunnyside Tavern - 3 min walk
  • Fox Ridge Winery - 19 min drive
  • Pizza Palace - 2 min walk
  • Joker's Iron Legend Saloon - 2 min walk
  • 1901 Chop Haus - 2 min walk

About this property

Golden Door Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Traer motel
Golden Door Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
Golden Door Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. This Traer motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Door Motel to the airport?

Golden Door Motel is 28.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Door Motel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Door Motel on Apr 26, 2024 start from $82.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Door Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Door Motel.

Does Golden Door Motel offer free breakfast?

Golden Door Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Golden Door Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Golden Door Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Golden Door Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Door Motel have a pool?

Golden Door Motel does not have a pool.

Does Golden Door Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Golden Door Motel to downtown Traer?

Golden Door Motel is 0.2 mi away from Traer.

Golden Door Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great, right in front of our room. Easy access to our room. Located very close to the main square in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Grace

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. Restaurants are close by. Downtown is in walking distance. Great place for us to visit the hometown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, simple, road side motel
This place may look a little dated, but it was very clean! Very comfortable bedding. Had a mini-fridge and a microwave. Great value for the money and close to where we needed to be. They were very accommodating when we decided to stay an extra night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laverne

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had to pay cash for our stay even though they said they would accept credit cards on line! Very unhappy with that situation!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Craig, Golden Valley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Golden Door Motel was very clean and provided the basic essentials for a short stay. The bed was very comfortable and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
near to where i needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022