Welcome to Iowa's Prairie Hacienda! Come and see why the popularity index at TripAdvisor ranks MonteBello Bed & Breakfast Inn #1 of the Bed and Breakfasts in Ames, Iowa. It has a warm relaxing atmosphere, unique charm, and gracious hospitality. The MonteBello is located just South of Highway 30 on University Blvd (formerly Elwood Drive), close to a variety of local and regional points of interest near Ames, Iowa.