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Golden Door Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Traer with free parking
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Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap
Comfort Double Room Single Use
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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515 1st Street, Traer, IA, 50675
  • Taylor Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ripley United Church of Christ
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Single Use

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Traer

At Golden Door Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Taylor Park and Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Traer motel you'll find Lost Island Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Taylor Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ripley United Church of Christ - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 38 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino - 44 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joker's Iron Legend - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Traer Pizza Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fox Ridge Winery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Captain Al's Supper Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Wind UP - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Golden Door Motel

Motel in Traer with free parking
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 free toiletries and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

Is parking available at Golden Door Motel?

Yep, Golden Door Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

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

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Door Motel on 12 Sept 2025 start from AU$143.29, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Door Motel?

No, Golden Door Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Door Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at Golden Door Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Traer Golf and Country Club is a short 8-minute walk away.