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Early American Motel

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium Studio Suite
Point of interest
Gazebo
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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16749 US Highway 68 East, Hardin, KY, 42048
  • Place, Kenlake State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenlake Tennis Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Patti's Settlement 1880's
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Aurora

With a stay at Early American Motel in Hardin, you'll be 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kentucky Lake and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Tennessee River. .This motel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Murray State University and 25.7 mi (41.3 km) from Patti's Settlement 1880's.
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What's nearby

  • Kenlake State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kentucky Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kenlake Tennis Center - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Murray State University - 19 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's - 37 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boss Hogg’s Boars Nest Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dinner Bell Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amazin’ Blaze Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Belew's Dairy Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Willow Pond Southern Catfish - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Early American Motel

Motel with free parking, near Kentucky Lake
Early American Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Hardin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Early American Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

It was lovely. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Perfect Little Cabin for our stay.

The room was perfect for what we needed. We were in town for Murray State Family weekend, and there were no hotels available in Murray. This was only a 20 minute drive away. It’s close to Kentucky Lake. We drove through the Bison and Elk Prairie. The motel is older but it’s been renovated and is very clean. We loved having the kitchen to be able to eat a couple meals there and save some money from eating out. We didn’t get to use the pool because it was too cool, but it was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel with great rates! Very clean room!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice, and the property and our room was very clean and nice. will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Nice and clean, priced well. Great restaurant across the street was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arriest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was phenomenal!!! Nice area, quiet, quaint, peaceful, friendly atmosphere!!! Price is reasonable!! Pool was clean & inviting after a day on the lake. Highly recommend visit this motel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. It was super quiet at night and has a great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick overnight.

The staff was friendly. My room was ready and clean. It’s a quaint little hotel, but it was clean, quiet and had a refrigerator!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Murray and real close to Land Between the Lakes recreational areas
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean motel. Easy parking and charging option for your boat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ShadowOf

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and reading when we arrived. We were very pleased with the price to experience a true country cabin experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful little hotel. The room felt recently renovated and was perfectly clean and nice. The bathtub was really deep, which I particularly liked, being a big guy. Everything was just super nice and I was able to back my Jeep right up by the door to our room. If the weather had been nice, we could have walked to the Fishin' Pond restaurant across the street. It's location is perfect for all the recreation opportunities at Land Between the Lakes. We were there for the Turkey Bay ORV area and to explore. Best of all, the price was an outstanding value. It was probably the best value I have had with a hotel in many years.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet area with good food nearby. Good heating system and water pressure. Will be staying here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ASKED FOR A SMOKING ROOM They told us one would be available the day after but we watched someone checkout of a smoking room as we pulled in. It was cold and rainy and they told us we couldn’t get into a smoking room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice people.this was my second stay and it wont be my last. Loce the area. Very nice and safe place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay here!

Booked it 20 minutes before we arrived, and when we got there the owner/employee/whoever was just coming out of our room after leaving the key and receipt in there (unlocked, of course). He offered us more blankets and help setting up the pull-out couch. He was SO nice! And our room had 3 queens and a couch, so could have slept 8! My kids were all happy to have their own beds. And the price was CHEAP. It was so clean and comfortable that I wished we were staying longer! If we ever come to this area again we will for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024