Golden Door Motel is a haven for those seeking relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, connect to free in-room WiFi, and savor some quality time with family and friends at the barbecue grills.
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Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Self-serve laundry
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is ₹5,840
₹5,840
₹6,132 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Room options
View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds
Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Ripley United Church of Christ - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Traer Golf and Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Lost Island Waterpark - 38 min drive - 50.3 km
Getting around
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 37 min drive
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 109 min drive
Restaurants
Joker's Iron Legend Saloon - 2 min walk
Fox Ridge Winery - 19 min drive
Pizza Palace - 2 min walk
Sunnyside Tavern - 3 min walk
1901 Chop Haus - 2 min walk
About this property
Golden Door Motel
Enjoy your visit to Traer with a stay at Golden Door Motel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Golden Door Motel Traer
Golden Door Motel
Golden Door Traer
Golden Door Motel Traer, Iowa
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Golden Door Motel Traer
Golden Door Motel Motel Traer
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Golden Door Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Door Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Door Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability).
What's the area around Golden Door Motel like?
Golden Door Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Taylor Park and 5 minutes' walk from Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery.
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Golden Door Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Downtown
Bed
Service staff
Room
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 April 2023
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.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 August 2023
Parking was great, right in front of our room. Easy access to our room. Located very close to the main square in town.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 July 2022
Had to pay cash for our stay even though they said they would accept credit cards on line! Very unhappy with that situation!!!
diane
diane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2025
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
I love the service and cleanliness
Michael
Michael, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 June 2024
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dylan
dylan, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
16 June 2024
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 April 2024
Tami
Tami, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 September 2023
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 July 2023
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2022
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
30 July 2022
Laverne
Laverne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 May 2022
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 April 2022
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.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2022
near to where i needed to be
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 August 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 June 2021
Room smelled terrible..musty, no extra chairs to sit on. Wouldn't recommend this place.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2020
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.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2019
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.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 September 2019
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 August 2019
Hidden gem
Old but nice. Had to call the owner to get a room. It cost more than advertised but it was worth it.
Duke
Duke, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 August 2019
Traer motel stay.
Marli
Marli, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 August 2019
Good location, good price, owner very friendly. Room was spacious. Older motel so no frills. Could have used a microwave in the kitchenette.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
31 October 2018
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.