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Guest House Motel

4712 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203 (Formerly Guest Haus Motor Inn)
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Guest House Motel
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Altoona, IA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Fiancee and I got a cheap rate because the room was bundled with a wine package, but... Bedside lamp had a short in it and was unsafe. No in-room coffee, fridge or microwave. The sheets, blankets and towels were so rough they could all be used to exfoliate your skin. Overall lighting was dim and the only piece of "art"... More

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April 11, 2013

Thank you for staying with us in the Guest House. We are always disappointed when a guest is unhappy with their stay and we welcome comments to understand the reason why. Looking at the two main issues of concern to me - the unsafe lamp and the heater thermostat. I did find a loose bulb socket in the lamp and... More

Hastings
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

This motel is owned by a very nice and accommodating couple. We usually stay at Comfort Inn but I quite enjoyed this place. We are used to hair dryers in our room-they had one for us to use just for the asking. A friendly face and fresh, hot coffee was waiting in the lobby when we woke up. I love... More

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Francesville, Indiana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Amana, Iowa is halfway between our hometown and that of my mom and brother. Decided to meet there for a holiday weekend. Chose the Guest Haus because of the location. It was basic but clean. Office staff was friendly. No refrigerator or coffeemaker in the room so needed to take a few steps outside to get to the office for... More

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Chicago, IL
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12 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

If you come to this motel, do not expect the amenities of a boutique hotel. Amana is small town rural Iowa. The motel is clean and the room was large with two queen beds and a table and chairs. The bathroom was clean and well stocked with towels etc. There is coffee in the lobby. The front desk staff was... More

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9 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

In the midst of this lovely community, this place has the drabness of a jail. There was only one picture in the whole room. There's no coffee maker; the cheapest of toilet paper and facial tissues like sandpaper; no towel bars (I had to hang my washcloth and towel on a hanger); the light bulb was out in one of... More

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Columbia, Missouri
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2012

The room is drab and very overpriced. The lady working was rude. She made sure we would not be repeat customers. There is no coffee, no amenities whatsoever. The location is great but I would rather sacrifice location for a decent place to stay. The place is in dire need of updating and professional employees.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2012

I often go out of my way to support small family-owned businesses, but the husband and wife that own this place made me pay for that this time. I was supposed to stay here for a wedding but had to cancel early the day of the wedding because my girlfriend (my date for the wedding) fell ill. When I called... More

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Watertown, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2012

We have stayed @ this motel nearly every summer for the past several years..& yes..it's BEST feature is location..that is the ONLY reason we have returned..it is basically clean..however the halls smell of rancid old smoke..& are dark & dreary..they need to update the decor..& TVs..when you're paying nearly $100/night for 2queen beds..& NO coffee ..NO microwave .. NO fridge..apparently... More

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Enterprise, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2011

I agree with some of the other folks that have reviewed this motel. It was pretty basic but good location. Very clean. Make sure to go to the bakery and stock up on goodies.

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Macon, MO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2010

Very basic room and services. No clock, no hair dryer. Coffee only available in the office. Very clean, comfortable enough. Great location, Easy walk to everything in Amana. They do have a website but you cannot make reservations on-line. No vacancy by late afternoon on the week-end.

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Guest House Motel Amana, Iowa
Address: 4712 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203 (Formerly Guest Haus Motor Inn)
Region: United States > Iowa > Amana
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Amana

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