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Golden Door Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Traer motel

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Reception
Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap
Comfort Double Room Single Use | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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515 1st Street, Traer, IA, 50675
  • Place, Taylor Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley United Church of Christ
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Traer Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room Single Use | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ripley United Church of Christ - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Traer Golf and Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 28 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joker's Iron Legend - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyside Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fox Ridge Winery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Terazza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Traer Pizza Palace - ‬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 complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 not available.
  • 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)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Golden Door Motel Traer
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Golden Door Traer
Golden Door Motel Traer, Iowa
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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 Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Door Motel on Jun 15, 2026 start from $79, including 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. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the service and cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

diane

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
Verified

8/10 Good

dylan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown. There was some dust on one of the furniture pieces, otherwise pretty clean. Some pictures on the walls would have been nice.\A guide to the TV channels would have helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled terrible..musty, no extra chairs to sit on. Wouldn't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean. Not only were the blankets, pillows, and matress clean and comfortable, they smelled amazing. The gentleman running the hotel took it upon himself to bring a chair to the patio outside my room when he saw me outside smoking. Very attentive and proactive. I highly recommend The Golden Door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Very nice to work with, and hospitable. Would have never known about this place, had the prior town we stayed not been booked. However, this would be the preferred choice to return to next time around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If I had not had a reservation, I would have driven right on by. The outside of the motel had grass growing in the concrete. The motel itself looked "dull." But, my wife and I were surprised by the room itself. The room and the linen were clean and the bed was comfortable. One issue I had with this motel is it only accepts cash for payment. I wished this would have been posted on the information for this motel so I would have been prepared to pay that way. I had to scramble to come up with the payment for the night. I had the money, but not in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Duke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Old but nice. Had to call the owner to get a room. It cost more than advertised but it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, good price, owner very friendly. Room was spacious. Older motel so no frills. Could have used a microwave in the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No one there when I wanted to check in. Had to wait 30 minutes for someone to show up. There was no heat in room or a tv remote but I tracked down the handyman and he got all that for me. Very nice man. Motel does not take credit cards which is a bummer and you have to call them at their house when you want to check out. The room itself was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small town environment, friendly and homey. Nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice small motel.

Stayed after a gig at a local bar. It was a good place to get some sleep.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Outdated but bed was sooooo cozy!!!

Bed super cozy. Nice gentleman running it... have to have cash/check for room. Small town but just needed it for sleeping pretty much.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Working in the are. Hotel is clean, comfortable but older. Staff is wonderful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Retro but comfortable

We booked a stay enroute to Our ultimate destination. The Golden Door afforded us the opportunity to stop at a central point. The motel was very 1950's but don't let that statement keep you from staying there as the owner keeps it that way intentionally. The beds were super comfortable, the sheets were luxurious and motel was quiet. Stay there and you won't feel sorry about it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel but quiet and cozy. A little small but for the location (close to where we needed to be) and price very worth it. Will use this hotel everytime I come to Iowa to visit my family. Scott the owner was very friendly and easy to get along with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024