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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request) - The Trail Inn - Amana IA (Amana)
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The Trail Inn - Amana IA provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall art pieces.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted star decoration.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Amana is home to The Trail Inn - Amana IA. Amana Colonies and Amana Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amana Furniture Shop and Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse. Visit our Amana travel guide
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4712 220th Trail Main, Amana, IA, 52203

What's nearby

  • A building with a sign reading "Adlerman Winery Established 1956" and an American flag.
    Amana Colonies
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Cross Cellars
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Amana Furniture Shop
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Amana Woolen Mill
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millstream Brewery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    10 min walk
  • The Taverne
    4 min drive
  • Angle Inn
    10 min drive
  • Ox Yoke Inn
    5 min walk
  • Millstream BRÄU HAUS
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive a text message before 3 PM on their arrival date with check-in instructions. Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the intercom for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; 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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Trail Inn - Amana IA pet-friendly?

Yes, The Trail Inn - Amana IA allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Trail Inn - Amana IA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Trail Inn - Amana IA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Trail Inn - Amana IA located?

Situated in Amana, this motel is steps from Amana Colonies, Amana Furniture Shop, and White Cross Cellars. The Village Winery and Gift Gallery and Amana Woolen Mill are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Trail Inn - Amana IA Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, safe place to stay. We will stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. It’s a very quiet and relaxing area
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belkis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area to explore
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Trail Inn was cute and charming right in the center of amana. You could walk to all the shops and restaurants near by to the cutest German stores. The rooms were clean and well kept and staff was attentive if there were any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access parking. Staff on site very helpful, room was clean and AC kept up even with the severe heat wave it was very refreshing after being outside all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. The room was clean, air conditioned, parking was easy and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay at the Trail Inn in Amana. The location is perfect. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is walkable. My room was incredibly clean. The bed was quite comfortable. The air conditioner was top-notch! It actually went down to 60 degrees!!!! Because the heat index was over 100, I definitely used it. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeniree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless entry and key retrieval. Room was very clean with attention to detail. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service
The remodel was very chic and the property is quiet and cute! However, it is very basic. I wouldn’t give it the nine-star rating that was guest-advertised. It didn’t appear to be very well cleaned — sheets and chair were very dirty (or at-least stained). When I reached out about the sheets (which looked like recent bodily fluids and not a stain), I was assured they most definitely had been changed and that the chair was just one thing that needed to be replaced since the change in ownership. I think I also remember some body hair? My expectation was new sheets, so I could have some peace of mind. However, I just had to sleep on them with my baby. Pretty disappointing in that regard. I would have even changed them, myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. The contactless entry was confusing but the staff was right thereto help
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed that the refrigerator has a freezer section with its own door. And the shower head is really good. But the drain in the tub is slow, so you might be taking a bath after all. And if the door closes on its own, it doesn’t latch. You have to pull it shut to lock the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice spot. The check in was completely automated - but very simple and much more pleasant than a couple previous places we encountered. This one was simple - you get a message with a code and you type that code on a screen and a little box opens with your key. It’s just like using an Amazon locker or similar. It was super quiet. Very clean. Comfortable, and really in a nice spot walkable to the whole village. The room was well appointed, the AC worked well, and the only staff I interacted with was cleaning staff the next day. They were super friendly. It was a good price, and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had previously stayed at the Guest House Motel for a number of years under the previous owners that were very friendly and accommodating. We found out that the motel was purchased and reopened as the Trail Inn. We were at first surprised at the fact that there is no one in the lobby to check in. Most communications were made by text message. We were text messaged a code that we used to open a key safe inside the lobby. It was very easy to get our room key. We were also told in the text message that any problems that we may have we should text and someone will take care of it as soon as possible. Luckily one of the owners happened to be standing in the lobby as we commented how strange is was to check into a hotel this way. He told us that this enabled the motel to offer higher wages to the maintenance staff so that they could get better employees. So we thought that made sense. We stayed in the newer motel and the room was remodeled very nicely with new paint and new carpeting. Keurig coffee maker in room provided with coffee and tea. We were pleasantly surprised at what was done in the room. We love staying in the Amana Colonies so we were so glad that the motel was open again and the new owners are working on getting everything remodeled inside and out. Would recommend the Trail Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The two rooms over my stay, were excellent to beyond excellent. The second was as good as the first but needed to have wooden furniture replaced. Someone recently purchased the place and is in the process of renewing it. When it came to structural issues, all appeared brand new. Breathtaking in the sense of a renewed property. Carpet, walls, bathroom and so forth. The halls were similar. The exterior showed how far the interior must have come. Painting or siding replacement is in order along with related issues. The paint is coming off in sheets. Undoubtedly they will do what is necessary. A chain of some sort purchased the place. The check in was another story. The materials used the term self check in. That means that there is no one on site, but the cleaning lady. After some frustrations, a button was pushed to connect me with the "front desk". A very nice lady appeared on a screen and led me through the process. I was just glad that there were no other clients waiting in line. A forgotten question arose and resulted in another button push. A new lady supposedly in a front desk somewhere appeared and dealt with my issue in good order. The whole experience left me with a feeling of unease. There were no phones in the room for contact for emergency assistance. No one to provide help at a moment's notice. For an 80 year old, it was a bit unsettling to realize that is was like tent camping in a sense. Customer service was the pall hanging over it all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Right in town. Quaint and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and fresh!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was different. Use your reservation code to unlock your key. then check the map to see where your room is. The room was clean. The unit is updated but old it comes with a refrigerator with a freezer a coffee maker. The bed was comfortable, and the air conditioner worked well. Fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely central to everything. It was clean, the beds and pillows very comfortable. While there is no staff on site, I had a question about the ice machine, so I sent a text and it was replied to very quickly. If, ever in the area again, we would stay here and I highly recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026