Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.6 miles from Kenlake State Park and 0.6 miles from Kentucky Lake. It is also 9 miles from the Tennessee River and 16.9 miles from Murray State University.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Early American Motel in Aurora

Average nightly price at Early American Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$67
February	US$66
March	US$76
April	US$86
May	US$91
June	US$105
July	US$108
August	US$94
September	US$86
October	US$88
November	US$87
December	US$70

What guests think

At Early American Motel, travelers frequently highlight very clean accommodations, quiet surroundings, good value, and a convenient base for Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes as well as visits to nearby Murray.

Rooms are generally comfortable and some include kitchens or extra beds, though the property is older. Recurring drawbacks include small bathrooms, blinds that let in light at night, and occasionally weak shower pressure; a few guests also mentioned stained linens or odors. Overall, expect warm service and a relaxed stay well-suited for exploring the area.

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Facilities

Pool is clean and inviting; parking is easy with boat charging, and the property is pet friendly.

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10

Terry

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

10

Ha

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They have free popcorn at check in

10

alisa

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Denise

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were passing through on a road trip, and we only stayed one night, but I wish I had longer to stay in the area. We enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. Our arrival was a little later than we thought we would be due to bad weather. They left the key in the room for us, which was very nice and convenient for checking in after 9pm. The room was clean and tidy, beds were very comfortable and the place has great character. Had a nice quiet morning sitting on the porch chairs outside the room which was a very nice way to start the morning before heading out on the road again.

10

Arriest

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!!!

10

Samuel

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice clean motel. Easy parking and charging option for your boat.

10

Brenda

7 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Jennifer

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Lisa

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved staying here. It was super quiet at night and has a great pool

10

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, though a few noted stained linens, odors, or cobwebs.

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10

Ella

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stop over. Arrived later in the evening and they had left a note for us that our room was ready and to go on in. It was clean and comfortable. I have stayed here previously and will again I’m sure.

10

Damon

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super duper clean. Better than most “name brand” hotels

10

Ron

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice older motel with great rates! Very clean room!

10

Ewelina

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean, priced well. Great restaurant across the street was a plus.

10

Robert

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very nice, and the property and our room was very clean and nice. will stay there again.

6

Michelle

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I feel bad giving a lower rating but we picked this out because of the glowing reviews we had read. It was ok. Friendly staff yes! But the place itself was pretty worn out with stained sheets, musty smell, and a puddle under the sink. The bathroom was tiny which I know is because it’s pretty old. But I definitely think this was way over rated in the reviews. No way would I “drive out of my way to stay here”. It was an acceptable place to stay for an overnight stop.

6

Amanda

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious for a large family for a short stay. Bathroom was very small and lacked a shower liner so the water went everywhere when showering. The foldout couch bed was broken and bowed in the middle so was not usable. The bed sheets/conforters were stained and did not appear to be clean. We got there around 11pm and left before 10a did not have the time or money to go elsewhere so we dealt with it. It was otherswise a nice place im sure management would have fixed everything right away but we did not want to disturb anyone that late at night.

8

Jennifer

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Laura

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had read reviews and picked this place to stay based on good reviews. When we arrived in our room we was majorly let down. The room just didnt have the home feeling we was looking for. The mattresses was horribly uncomfortable. The room had a smell and cob webs all oblver the ceiling it didnt have a clean feel to it. The towels was majorly stained one had black stuff all over it. And the light shined in our room it needed curtains

10

Malik

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, safe and quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and quiet, with some renovated spaces, kitchens, and layouts suited to families. Common downsides are small bathrooms, blinds that let in night light, and occasionally weak shower pressure or dim showers.

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Charles

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The water pressure there was atrocious... not even strong enough to wash the beard sucker from my razor blade. Trying to take a shower was a joke... a spring rain wood have done a better job! There are no curtains, just wooden slat blinds. With the lights outside it looked close to daytime all night long. I'm just glad I'm home now so I can take a real shower and get some sleep! The staff was very friendly and the hotel's location was close to everywhere I was going.

8

Michael

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Denise

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were passing through on a road trip, and we only stayed one night, but I wish I had longer to stay in the area. We enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. Our arrival was a little later than we thought we would be due to bad weather. They left the key in the room for us, which was very nice and convenient for checking in after 9pm. The room was clean and tidy, beds were very comfortable and the place has great character. Had a nice quiet morning sitting on the porch chairs outside the room which was a very nice way to start the morning before heading out on the road again.

10

MC

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

Leanna

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I selected this hotel because the website said it was a 15 minute walk to the lake. When I arrived and asked the front desk staff about the path to the lake, she said there was no walking path and that the roads did not have sidewalks and were curvy. She said it was not safe to walk on the roads to the lake. When I called hotel.com’s customer service, they said it was “walk at your own risk.” The blinds on the windows were very cheap and let a lot of outside light in. There were bright lights outside near both windows, so the room was never really dark for sleeping. The bathroom shower did not have a light in it. The shower curtain was dark, so it didn’t let the light from the bathroom into the shower area. Would not stay here again.

10

Shelby

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Wendy

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Clean room. Love that it is pet friendly without a bunch of size restrictions! Will definitely consider booking again next time visiting Murray. Be aware, due to age of building, bathroom was SMALL with only a shower (standard room). It was fine for us, but people with mobility issues may find it challenging.

10

Jessica

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and a great price! It would be nice if the windows had curtains to cover the blinds because it was a little bright in the room.

6

Michelle

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I feel bad giving a lower rating but we picked this out because of the glowing reviews we had read. It was ok. Friendly staff yes! But the place itself was pretty worn out with stained sheets, musty smell, and a puddle under the sink. The bathroom was tiny which I know is because it’s pretty old. But I definitely think this was way over rated in the reviews. No way would I “drive out of my way to stay here”. It was an acceptable place to stay for an overnight stop.

8

Jennifer

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Owners and staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth, flexible check-ins. One guest reported an issue obtaining a requested smoking room.

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Renee

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute and well maintained little resort. We lived the cabin feel. The owners were very accommodating and helped us find a good place to eat.

10

Taryn

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a beautiful area with a lot of things for you to enjoy outside. The staff were very friendly people who were always willing to help.

10

Ella

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a one night stop over. Arrived later in the evening and they had left a note for us that our room was ready and to go on in. It was clean and comfortable. I have stayed here previously and will again I’m sure.

10

Denise

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were passing through on a road trip, and we only stayed one night, but I wish I had longer to stay in the area. We enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. Our arrival was a little later than we thought we would be due to bad weather. They left the key in the room for us, which was very nice and convenient for checking in after 9pm. The room was clean and tidy, beds were very comfortable and the place has great character. Had a nice quiet morning sitting on the porch chairs outside the room which was a very nice way to start the morning before heading out on the road again.

8

Andrew

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, rooms were clean.

10

Shelby

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

2

Joseph

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Robert

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very nice, and the property and our room was very clean and nice. will stay there again.

10

James

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Owner went out their way to make us feel welcome!!!

10

Joyce B

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient for Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, and a short drive to Murray; the area feels quiet and safe with dining nearby. One reviewer warned that walking to the lake isn’t practical due to roads without sidewalks.

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Sarah

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the proximity to the lakes, friendly staff, and walking distance to amazing fried food!

10

Forrest

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location great

8

Cody

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and quiet area with good food nearby. Good heating system and water pressure. Will be staying here again next year.

2

Leanna

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I selected this hotel because the website said it was a 15 minute walk to the lake. When I arrived and asked the front desk staff about the path to the lake, she said there was no walking path and that the roads did not have sidewalks and were curvy. She said it was not safe to walk on the roads to the lake. When I called hotel.com’s customer service, they said it was “walk at your own risk.” The blinds on the windows were very cheap and let a lot of outside light in. There were bright lights outside near both windows, so the room was never really dark for sleeping. The bathroom shower did not have a light in it. The shower curtain was dark, so it didn’t let the light from the bathroom into the shower area. Would not stay here again.

10

Chris

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

My son and I spent four nights here on a hunting trip. Nice location near The Land Between Lakes Recreation Area. Staff were very nice. This is a nice, quiet and peaceful place to stay. We would definitely stay here again.

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Jennifer

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Jeremy

29 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Awsome place to stay people are very nice,its super quiet,rooms are clean, very close to lake couldnt ask for better place to stay

10

wendy

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Owners so friendly and warm . I needed a last minute getaway for a quiet few days and it’s exactly what I got at a great price and close to the lake

10

William

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location near Murray and real close to Land Between the Lakes recreational areas

10

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Early American Motel

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