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Early American Motel

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Lobby sitting area
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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

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16749 US Highway 68 East, Hardin, KY, 42048
  • Kenlake State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kenlake Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
    ‪6 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

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About this property

Early American Motel

Hardin motel walkable to Kenlake State Park
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel has a children's pool and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Early American Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Hardin motel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Early American Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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

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

Property 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

Early American Motel Hardin
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Early American Motel Motel
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Early American Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 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

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check in/out. Pretty quiet. Only things I’d like to see improved are the blinds (design of the blinds allow them to let some light in) and shower (needs a much more powerful shower head and, with shower curtain pulled, was kinda dark in the shower itself). Both minor complaints. Great value-would stay again!
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the proximity to the lakes, friendly staff, and walking distance to amazing fried food!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024