What's an absolute gem this place is! Traveling east on I-80 we decided that we wanted to stop for…read morethe night in Williamsburg Iowa, and we found the Crest Country Inn listed on Priceline. This roadside motel is a lovey throwback to old Americana roadside motels that was a little slice of heaven. Foor $60, we reserved a king size room, which had a microwave, a mini fridge, great wifi and cable TV (important as I don't typically sleep well and use the TV to fall asleep). They also had a continental breakfast room with OJ, coffee, fruit, yogurt and honey buns. As a person with insomnia, I have to tell you, I had the best night's sleep that I'd had in ages! The mattress was comfortable, and the bedding was so soft and smelled fantastic (I'm aware that sounds weird, but I have sensory issues...so much so that I spoke to the owner in the morning when we checked out about where she purchased the bedding and the type of laundry detergent they use.) When we checked in, they recommended a local restaurant for dinner, the Sundown Bar & Grill, and I am so glad we went to dinner there! I cannot recommend this motel more! From their friendly staff, and comfortable rooms, to their fun decor and beautiful grounds (picnic tables & Adirondack chairs), I will definitely stay here again when we travel through this area. Every roadside Motel should try to be as awesome as this place.

Loved my stay here. Quiet, clean, roadside vintage motel with great service. Traveling cross…read morecountry and this was the best stay out of six. Great value with at door ( one level) parking,continental breakfast, peaceful surroundings, friendly staff. Cant say enough about my stay. The room was beautifully decorated.

Terrible. I would imagine rooms are used for drugs and adult fondling. Found chewing tobacco behind…read morethe night stand. Sheets were stained. Water pressure was pathetic. Staff did not seem very professional. While checking out I thought the dude was sleeping but he was probably playing candy crush with his head down. Asked for a receipt while checking out and claims that they can't do that which was a first that I have ever been told that. Pool looked like it had been through nuclear war and not maintenanced in the past 20 years. Sticky "stuff" on our night stand as well. Floors have not been vacuumed in quite a while. The shampoo in the room was USED and from a quality inn. I would rather stay in a motel 8 in downtown Chicago during a riot then stay here again. Also no free breakfast as they advertise online.

I wish I had thought to take a picture of the trash furniture piled outside of the hotel. Bathroom…read morewas not very clean. Lobby had no heat and was freezing. Construction for the pool was a mess. Giving two stars only because it appears they are renovating. Maybe it will be better in the future.

There is no fair way to rate this place…read more Rooms are a 3 for the price. Water park is a 5 for kids under 12. Bar is a 5 for adults. However we are in a food doldrum. No delivery. No food after 9pm. You're stuck with the little shop thing. Had some nice food to warm up but nothing hot and most of the rooms don't have a microwave. I would say eat before you get here or pack a cooler full of things that you can make and a crockpot.

Alright we went here again as a family getaway during this way the world is right now. The…read morewaterpark was a great time the water was warm but the water slide tower was freezing even my five year old didn't want to use the slides due to this. The updates they have started in the hotel are great! We got a very nice updated room and the staff must all be new or new owners? The Lounge had great servers and the lady making breakfast at the lounge the next morning was amazing. The rooms where the clean the hotel over all was clean and the parking lot was cleared from the snow storm. Also they had a movie theater type room set up and had movies playing for the kids! We will be returning! The only down side the lifeguard that day was rude there was no posted signs stating there was a break? He comes marching out no ones allowed in the water until 3 and walks away. Also fast forward and hour late same guy starts testing the hot tub water and then starts dumping chemicals into it as we are all sitting right there.

Two weeks ago, a major disaster for our family. Our son's…read morewedding and reception were at this hotel. Checking day......Guaranteed check at 3pm. We arrived at 2pm. At 3pm, still no room.......we had four rooms, but the party had pretty much the entire hotel. At 4pm, still no room....but someone walked in the door at 4:05 and they received a room. At 4:15 again, I went to the front desk. Up to this point "Dave" was helping us. He was busy and an older taller lady with long dark & gray hair "helped" us. This is where it got ugly. The lady was the rudest hotel person I have ever met. I asked for answers to why and when. All she did was give me a nasty smirk and I actually told her to remove that smirk. I asked for the Manager, she said the Manager could not do anything about it. I asked again, within 15 minutes we had the Manager. We explain the guarantee we received when booking the Wedding and that we had a pre-wedding party to get to an an hour. She said they were having staffing issues and our four rooms have not been released yet. I informed her, I went to our rooms and the doors were open. The rooms were clean. She explained they have been inspected as complete yet. I explained to her that people have walked in and received rooms. I explained to her she needs to swap out rooms for people standing in the lobby vs. people who have not arrived. 15 minutes later we had three rooms. While standing with the manager as she clicked on her computer, I heard another guest ask the tall long haired lady, "What is going on?, Why aren't rooms ready" The same rude lady behind the counter which smirked at me...........Told the other guest, "It's none of your business." Wow. I thought her husband was going to jump over the counter at Ms. Tall & Rude. The next day I caught a room cleaner in the hallway and said they did not have to do a complete clean on our room. Just give us towels and coffee. We received NOTHING. Hotel Millwright way over promised and way under delivered. I'm shocked at the lady behind the counter. Dave (behind the counter) was nice.. The Manager did not have her arms around the operation. She made people stand in the lobby for an hour and a half while rooms were available, just not reassigned. Regarding the reception.......the facility was nice. However, certain food items ran out before all guests were fed. The bar was understaffed and the lines were long. Hope this review finds many people and saves you from the Millwright.

I can not say how great this hotel was and how much we enjoyed it. The hotel was so unique.. It is…read morea museum oriented mill house turned into a hotel.. I love that they repurposed it.. it is charming.. antiques from the mill through out. The gentleman at the front desk was outstanding full of charm and knowledge. So welcoming.. The room was decorated lovely and comfortable. The showers hot and the room extremely clean. The area surrounding the area is picturesque. I only wish I had more time to explore

Die Heimat is more than a place to stay in a tourist area - it is more like being at home with…read morefamily. Parking is located behind the 170 year old building - one of the original buildings of the Amana Colonies. As you drive toward the back you are welcomed by lush greenery: trees, shrubs, grass, and beautiful flowers. You note the fire pits and comfortable chairs arranged around the fire. You enter through a back door. Your eyes note the many historic pictures and artifacts while your nose detects a distinct, faint, pleasant smell - a mixture of bakery and fresh linen. As you enter the living area with the antique furniture you are reminded of your grandmother's home. It even feels like home. We were greeted by the amiable owners, John and Karin who treat you like family and offer you warm hospitality and a peaceful retreat in a setting that melds over 170 years of Amana history, culture, and hospitality. They serve a complimentary breakfast from 8-9 am featuring a variety of savory and sweets such as: fruit compote, fruit juices, yogurt, scrambled and herbed eggs, stuffed French Toast (oh my!), old fashioned oatmeal, sausage, biscuits, homemade southern-style gravy, and more. Our bedroom room was filled with antique furniture and adorned with antique quilts and lace, but the beds... Initially, I thought they may be too soft, but was I in for a surprise. I slept through the night for seven hours both nights. Because of a chronic illness I average 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours of sleep per night with multiple trips out of bed. At Die Heimat, I fell asleep, remained asleep, and awakened after seven hours ready to enjoy the many historical sites in the beautiful Amana Colonies. Thank you John and Karin, for a delightful visit. We look forward to visiting with you in a few months on our next visit.

We enjoyed visiting the Amana Colonies and staying at Die Heimat B&B in Homestead, Iowa. We had a…read morevery nice room on the first floor with private bath. Our breakfast was really delicious and plentiful. They even had our favorite mango juice. Marc and June were lovely hosts. I'm very into German Heritage and was interested to find out their background. Marc is very handy and has done a wonderful job of keeping the house in good shape.

Although we were told they were remodeling, we saw no proof of such thing, unless you count the…read morefurniture sitting behind the motel in the rain. Check in was easy and the keeper was polite and accommodating as we needed 2 beds instead of one. The rooms are a mismatch of furnishings and some lighting was without knobs to turn it on. There was a mysterious splatter of what appeared to be vomit all down the bed skirt, as well as on the side of the night table. The sheets did not fit the bed, they were to small and continued to slide off the corners all night. The shower curtain is beyond washing and needs to be replaced due to mold and various mystery stains along the bottom. The shower stall itself has some kind of stuck in liner attached to the bottom and was very stained and dirty around the edges. The basket of shampoos and lotions were a mismatched collection appearing to be from other motels. The towels and wash cloths were extremely stained and not the least bit soft to the touch. If they are remodeling they had best step up the remodel to include the entrance which appears to be a huge collection of dining tables and sofas. Don't expect continental breakfast, it is boxes of cereal, and warm milk on the counter, along with toaster waffles removed from a large bag and placed in zipper baggies. The coffee isn't worth drinking either. All in all stay somewhere else, actually anywhere else.

Clean, homey, and lovely. The rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious, and the owners could…read morenot be friendlier. The historic building had great architectural features - the bare brick and timbers are amazing. Any amenity you can think of has been provided and the prices are very reasonable. A perfect place start your Amana visit.

What a wonderful experience!! Our sweet hostess was there for our every need. Beautiful bedrooms…read moreand we slept great. Then woke to a Scrumptious breakfast!! Great place for a family reunion. Definitely will return. ‍

A bit of a change up in the buffet! No more Sunday evening…read morebuffet in Feb 2026. But they have added Wednesday lunch and evening buffet! No theme yet for Wednesday as of the 11 Feb 2026... But if they do it as an American night that could go over well! I wish they had the buffet like back in 2000. 24 hours a day 7 days a week. loved the red eye buffet that 11pm to 4 am buffet hit the spot when traveling.

Lucky's Bar & Grill - We went here for breakfast. It was a very good breakfast of Lucky's…read moreGrandpa's and a Supreme Skillet. Our server told us the kitchen was short handed so may take longer. It did take longer but since we were warned it wasn't bad.

If you're going to graduation at Grinnell College, you'll have limited options for staying in…read moreGrinnell. We booked the Country Inn & Suites over a year in advance so that we wouldn't have such a long drive from Des Moines, and it was worth it. There isn't anything within walking distance of the hotel, so a car is necessary. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the hotel doesn't have an elevator, so you will have to carry your suitcase upstairs; be sure to let the hotel know if a disability or anything would keep you from bringing your bag upstairs so you can stay on the ground floor. The hotel provides free breakfast which has the standard eggs, breakfast meat and some carbs. The rooms are pretty tired but they were otherwise clean and functional. The gym was a decent size with a couple of cardio machines, some free weights and one weight machine.

Clean rooms, pleasant staff, nice facilities, Pool & SPA. Close to I-80 and local restaurants that…read moreare really good.