Hospitality. That’s what you’ll find in the Amana Colonies. Our B&Bs, Inns, Hotels and Camp Grounds will make you feel at home. If you prefer to be in the middle of the action, on a quiet backstreet, or in a historic building your stay in the Amana Colonies will be memorable.
You won’t find a stuffy attitude here in the Colonies but instead a warm welcoming feeling that is known at Gemuetlichkeit. It is a difficult word to translate and is best experienced. Stay a night or two with us and you’ll understand its meaning.
Location, Location and Location…… We are the only Motel located in Main Amana within the walking distance of all major attractions of Amana Colonies. We invite you to visit the seven unique Amana Colonies! While you are here, you will find our Guest House Motel a comfortable, convenient overnight stay. We have a great outdoor Patio for our Guests to get Relax and Socialize. We offer 33 Rooms with modern amenities at reasonable price along with unbeatable customer service. Enjoy the nostalgic charm of our 162 year old Sandstone House with 5 lovely rooms and 2 Suites. Read more...
Whatever season, Crest Country Inn offers a 360 degree view of sixteen acres of the peaceful Iowa Countryside. Sitting atop a hill, relax and unwind enjoying spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Gary Stake, fourth generation motel owner of this Iowa County motel, comes from a long line of hoteliers providing legendary hospitality dating back to the late 1800’s. Gary, his wife Kandi, and staff are dedicated to providing the same warm hospitality that his ancestors provided to their guests. A thirty unit motel, Crest Country Inn is known for its clean rooms and a quiet night of rest. Don’t miss all Read more...
You will find rest and relaxation at our spacious one-room suite. We feature a private entrance, private bath, washer, dryer, and microwave all with a great location on the main street of the village of Amana. Located just steps away from shopping, restaurants, wineries, and the Amana Heritage Museum. A full home cooked breakfast is featured. Cash and checks are accepted only, sorry no credit cards. Rates are seasonal so please call your hosts Howard Jones and Betty Peterson at 319-432-8103. Read more...
You’ll find Lace Lodging just 1/2 block off main street Amana, behind the General Store. Lace Lodging is housed in the first prayer meeting hall in Amana. The building is made up of a sandstone structure and a wood structure. Following a rich history, Lace Lodging is now “home” to 3 multiroom suites and a privately owned Salon and Spa. There are two main floor suites and one upstairs suite. Each suite is priced for two people, however Suites 1 and 2 can sleep up to 5. Suite 1, The Coventry Suite is located in the wood structure. It Read more...
While visiting the Amana Colonies, enjoy staying in our historic home built in 1895. Just steps from main street Amana, you can easily walk to all of the attractions – restaurants, theater, general store, wineries, museum, art galleries, antique stores, quilting store, furniture store, woolen mill, meat market, brewery and much more! Our bed and breakfast, which originally served as a boarding house, is set up as two separate units with spacious common areas in each, which includes a living room, kitchen, dining area and laundry room. Accommodations consist of four bedrooms, two in each unit, each with their own Read more...
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE. THIS IS PRETTY SPECIAL. With 65 Guest Rooms including 2 Premier Suites, 1 Restaurant, 2 bars, modern retail spaces, and a 7,000 square foot banquet and conference center, Hotel Millwright is more than a hotel. The Amana Colonies are known for high-quality, handcrafted products, and Hotel Millwright’s renovation reflects these high standards. From the beautifully designed rooms to the superb service, you won’t find quality like this anywhere else. MODERN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & HISTORY COMBINED Character is key. There’s no lack of that within these walls. Each of our 65 unique guest rooms boast Read more...
The Amana RV Park is a peaceful, scenic place for a getaway. Our 80-acre, full service, campground is located in the heart of the Amana Colonies just 1/2 mile from the village of Amana. Enjoy level campsites, full and partial hookups, showers, laundry, free Wi-Fi, a camp store and a four-vehicle sanitary station. The park offers over 450 RV sites as well as tent camping. Over 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space is available. The RV Park is open April – October with staff on duty year-round to help you plan your camping getaway or event. Events and large or small RV Read more...
Family tipi camping at Walking Stick Adventures farm is like summer camp for families. It is a single private camp site, 4 acres including the pond. It is perfect for friends and family get-togethers. The site includes a tipi, cooking and recreational equipment, rustic restroom and outdoor shower. Reservations are required through airbnb or hipcamp or by phone. Our farm is easily accessible, just 3 miles from Interstate 80 and is only 7 miles from the Tanger Outlet Mall, 11 miles to Fireside Winery and 22 miles to the Amana Colonies. Everything you need for a relaxing family outdoor weekend is provided. All you Read more...
Open January to April Outhouse and electricity provided Our private four acre site at Walking Stick Adventures is now available for winter tent camping. Services include an outhouse, electricity, fire ring and wood is provided. There are trails to hike around the pond and in the prairie. Tents can be set up anywhere or use the tipi pad (outdoor carpet over sand}. Check Airbnb or Hipcamp for availability. Tipi pad (outdoor carpet over sand) Tents can be set up anywhere in the 4 acres. Read more...
Charming Bed and Breakfast. Experience and enjoy a glimpse of Amana’s past in this beautifully restored 1862 Amana Kitchen Home, in Homestead, one of the 7 villages. Located just 3 miles south of Amana. This bed and breakfast has received several awards including; Peoples Choice Award for top 3 bed and breakfasts in NE Iowa, was selected by Newsweek Magazine and Fador International Travel Guide. The home features 6 guest rooms, two of which are 2 room suites, 3 of the guest suites have a whirlpool, 1 room has a whirlpool AND a fireplace, and there is a lovely outdoor swimming pool with patio area. Read more...
We are located in Homestead, Iowa, one of the seven historic villages of the Amana Colonies. Zuber’s is a two story historic building built in 1862 as a hotel for this village. As increasing numbers of people traveled by train, additional lodging was needed in this village, thus the “Homestead Hotel” was built. Guests at Zuber’s today get to hear that bit of history as the train line is still active with trains both day and night. When you come to visit the Amana Colonies, let Zuber’s be your choice for a relaxing stay in one of our 15 themed Read more...
If you are looking for an authentic experience of the warm hospitality and simplicity of the Amana Inspirationists, Die Heimat is the place for you! Located in the scenic little village of Homestead, just 3 miles from the Amana village with its shops, museums, and theatres, Die Heimat’s 15 unique and beautiful guest rooms offer a range of accommodations and rates. Every room has a private bath, flat-screen cable TV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Several rooms have accommodations for folks with accessibility issues and the building can be entered by a lift to avoid steps. Die Heimat Country Inn is Read more...
Village Guest Suite is located in Main Amana on the “back street” where we offer a quiet setting for a relaxing and quiet evening’s stay in a historic 1856 communal residence and zimmershop. Yet, you are within easy walking distance of the Amana Heritage Museum, unique shops and famous German family-style restaurants. The main floor features a two room suite with an elegant formal living room with fireplace and queen sleeper sofa and charming bedroom with queen sleigh bed and bath with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. The upstairs features the three room suite which has a living room, full Read more...
