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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 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Double Room Single Use | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap
Reception
The Golden Door Motel offers a genuine respite for weary travelers. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities that keep adventure going, reliable in-room WiFi that comes at no extra cost, and well-maintained barbecue areas perfect for gathering with companions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Comfort Double Room Single Use | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
515 1st Street, Traer, IA, 50675

What's nearby

  • Taylor Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ripley United Church of Christ - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 38 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Meskwaki Bingo Casino - 44 min drive - 30.4 miles

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

Property highlights
Golden Door Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Golden Door Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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Golden Door Motel Traer
Golden Door Motel Motel Traer

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Door Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Golden Door Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 is available for a fee of USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Golden Door Motel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Golden Door Motel located?

Situated in Traer, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Taylor Park, Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery, and Ripley United Church of Christ. Traer Golf and Country Club is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

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