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Early American Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Kenlake State Park in Hardin

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Lobby
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
16749 US Highway 68 East, Hardin, KY, 42048
  • Kenlake State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kenlake Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Studio Suite

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cabin | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Aurora

In Hardin .You'll find Kenlake State Park and Kentucky Lake within a 15-minute walk of this Hardin motel. Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area and Elk & Bison Prairie are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kenlake State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kentucky Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kenlake Marina - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Elk & Bison Prairie - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Belew's Dairy Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boss Hoggs Boars Nest Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cindy's On The Barge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinner Bell Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaylees Farmhouse Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Early American Motel

Motel near Kenlake State Park in Hardin
Early American Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Early American Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hardin motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Early American Motel Hardin
Early American Hardin
Early American Motel Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Early American Motel to the airport?

Early American Motel is 48.3 mi (52-min drive) away from the Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Early American Motel?

As of Jun 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Early American Motel on Jun 16, 2025 start from $71.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Early American Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Early American Motel.

Does Early American Motel offer free breakfast?

Early American Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Early American Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Early American Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Early American Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Early American Motel have a pool?

Early American Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Early American Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Early American Motel to downtown Hardin?

Early American Motel is 0.1 mi away from Aurora.

Early American Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

9.0/10

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

ShadowOf

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the appearance and the welcome of the family here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

So cute

The accommodations were cute and roomy, even for a big family like ours. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had our honeymoon here in July 02,2022. We decided to return for a anniversary (2 yr). Shawn and family,who still operating the Motel, work their tail"s off to please their guest. I even remember being in the pool and watching Shaun installing alot of the camera 's around the location. So if you are reading this review,Go by and check them out.You will feel at home with these friends,that we have grown to Love. I would rate them #1 on everything. Thank you Early American ,Your the GREATEST. Terry and Linda Frye
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

okay for budget minded

an older motel, really clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super duper clean. Better than most “name brand” hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Quaint crisp and clean

Newly painted room, crisp and clean. Facility was old but quaint. Shower head was awesome and beds were more than comfortable. Fridge and microwave shined. We spent only one night on business but hope to go back sometime for longer stay. No hassle with our dogs. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartholomew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as a last resort on the eve of the solar eclipse. Check-in was easy. Kitchen was well-stocked with an oven and pots and pans for making a real dinner (lasagna and vegetables from Dollar General) and breakfast to save money on eating out. Main room was spacious. Beds were firm but our family prefers that. An extra bed was provided beyond the two queens which was an added bonus to keep the peace. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa

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

Hidden gem

This is a hidden little gem. The owners have done a wonderful job keeping this vintage motel in top shape. This is definitely a go to for us. It is convenient to local attractions, the restaurant across the street is great and it is pet friendly. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024