Golden Door Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel in Traer

Choose dates to view prices

Enjoy your visit to Traer with a stay at Golden Door Motel. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
VIP Access

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Single Use

A bedroom with two beds, a rug, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Comfort Double Room Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and blue quilt. There is a framed picture on the wall and a lamp on the nightstand.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a sun clock.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,002 reviews
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
515 1st Street, Traer, IA, 50675

What's nearby

  • Taylor Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ripley United Church of Christ - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Traer Golf and Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 28 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 37 min drive
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joker's Iron Legend - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Terazza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyside Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1901 Chop Haus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Bar and Grill - ‬13 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 such as WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

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

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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • 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 checkout 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
Golden Door Motel Motel
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Golden Door Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Golden Door Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Downtown
Room
Bed
Service staff

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I love the service and cleanliness
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Parking was great, right in front of our room. Easy access to our room. Located very close to the main square in town.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Place was CLOSED due to not passing inspection!!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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 review

6/10 Good

Had to pay cash for our stay even though they said they would accept credit cards on line! Very unhappy with that situation!!!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

near to where i needed to be
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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 review

8/10 Very good

Room smelled terrible..musty, no extra chairs to sit on. Wouldn't recommend this place.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Hidden gem

Old but nice. Had to call the owner to get a room. It cost more than advertised but it was worth it.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good location, good price, owner very friendly. Room was spacious. Older motel so no frills. Could have used a microwave in the kitchenette.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Small town environment, friendly and homey. Nice stay.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice small motel.

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

8/10 Very good

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 review

6/10 Good

Working in the are. Hotel is clean, comfortable but older. Staff is wonderful.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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 review

8/10 Very good

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 review

2/10 Poor

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional