Golden Door Motel

515 1st Street, Traer, IA 50675 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property Near Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery
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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
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Property Description

With a stay at Golden Door Motel in Traer, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Taylor Park and Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ripley United Church of Christ and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Traer Golf and Country Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Taylor Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ripley United Church of Christ - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Traer Golf and Country Club - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Matchstick Marvels Museum - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Union Grove State Park - 28.9 km / 18 mi
Oak Leaf Country Club - 30.2 km / 18.8 mi
Lohberger Memorial Park - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Benton County Conservation Nature Center - 33 km / 20.5 mi
Waterloo Dog Park - 35.2 km / 21.8 mi
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 36 km / 22.4 mi
McLeod Center - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
UNI-Dome - 36.6 km / 22.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 160.2 km / 99.5 mi

The preferred airport for Golden Door Motel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Laundry facilities
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No elevators
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Free self parking
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free WiFi

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Your well behaved pet is welcomed at the Golden Door, there is a $10 fee.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Cleaning Policies

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO