Hillcrest Motel By OYO Aurora IN Near Lawrenceburg

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OYO AMER
5.1 (20 reviews)
7535 U.S. 50, Aurora, Indiana, 47001 , Aurora , US

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Full-service spa
Free self parking
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Casino nearby
Coin laundry on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Full-service spa
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Low nightly price / budget-friendly
Some helpful/friendly staff/owners reported
Occasionally recently remodeled / clean rooms reported
Convenient to nearby store
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness: stained linens, roaches, bedbugs, mold
Outdated/uncomfortable rooms and bathroom issues
Inconsistent or rude service reported by several guests
No toiletries / towels not changed / amenity failures
Noise from highway and inconsistent pricing practices

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Consistently reported as very poor: dirty sheets and towels, stained linens, roaches, bedbugs, mold, filth on walls and general unhygienic conditions.
Service
7
Mixed reports: several guests described rude or pushy staff, but multiple reviews noted helpful or friendly owners/staff at times; overall service shows variability but some positive interactions justify an above-average score.
Location
7
Mixed sentiment: convenient proximity to a store and some guests found it quiet, but other guests reported highway noise and lack of soundproofing; overall reasonably convenient location for budget stays.
Room Quality
3.5
Mostly negative: outdated rooms, uncomfortable/ancient mattresses, damaged walls/doors, poor bathroom fixtures and exhaust, occasional recent remodels noted by a few guests.
Amenities
3
Several amenity failures reported: dirty fridge, non-working lamps, poor/no WiFi in rooms, lack of toiletries, towels not changed, roaches and other hygiene-related amenity issues.
Value for Money
9
Perceptions vary but multiple guests emphasized the very low nightly price ("cheap" for a night) despite inconsistencies; many see it as strong monetary value for a short, budget stay.
Food and Beverage
5.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.2
Overall skewed negative due to cleanliness, noise and room issues; occasional positive stays (remodeled/clean rooms, friendly owners) raise this from the lowest possible, but experience is generally below average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:31

Property Description

Spa Services
Unwind at our full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials to rejuvenate your senses.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy features such as a cozy fireplace in the lobby, vending machines, and free self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 24 air-conditioned rooms with LCD televisions, rainfall showerheads in private bathrooms, and complimentary wireless internet access.

Escape to Hillcrest Motel in Aurora, nestled in the mountains near Ohio River and Hollywood Casino. Book your serene getaway today.

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • General

    Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 7
Location: 7
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 5.1
Overall Experience: 4.2
G
German
2
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel last night and it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. The room smelled terrible, the sheets were old, yellow, and dirty — they even had hair from other people on them. Everything felt filthy and disgusting. I couldn’t sleep at all because of how unhygienic the place was. This hotel seriously needs to be inspected and cleaned properly. I would never recommend it to anyone.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda
4
Pros:

Rude pushy took from my account and never returned it for s room I never started in

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
H
Herschell
4
Pros:

I stayed for 7 days and not once was my room cleaned,no clean towels and trash never taken out. Best I know no one ever entered my room for any reason. Staff I encountered spoke very little English.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
A
A. B.
6
Pros:

Rude service , uncomfortable people.
Room was fine for what it was, very outdated. But if ya need a place for a night it's cheap.

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
K
kevin
4
Pros:

Had issues checking in. People congratulations outside at 11pm.
Man walked up and asked for ride to the liquor store someone has a bed they were laying in at check-in attached visibly to the office..

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
L
Lynne
10
Definitely stay again
Pros:

High end amenities without the high end price. Clean, comfortable, recently remodeled, safe. Would definitely stay here again!

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
R
Ronetta
10
Pros:

Everything is always clean. Close to store and quiet

2025-05-31 • via Nuitee
A
Amy • partner
4
Pros:

There was roaches in the bathroom and fridge was dirty. Staff was nice though

2025-05-18 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • partner
10
Pros:

The flood was causing the floor to leak . But the stay was very quiet and relaxing. Thank you

2025-04-06 • via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Great Place to stay!!
Pros:

Great Place to stay!

2025-04-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Hillcrest Hotel
Pros:

Very dirty. Towels were dirty, sheets were dirty. There was "dried liquid" on the walls. It's very loud from the highway, I'm pretty sure it's because the doors on the rooms aren't sealed up. one day they want to charge you $85 to stay there and then the next day they want to charge you $70 in the day after that it goes up to $100 for some reason! The owner told me that the price went up to 100 because it was a weekend, Wednesday is not a weekend day.

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jamey
2
Pros:

Beds sucked!! ! Shower was horrible I had to go buy my own shower head. WiFi only worked outside the room which was pointless. Nobody ever changed out the towels and the exhaust vent did not work in the bathroom. So therefore it was not a good experience!!

2025-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Sydney
2
The biggest dump in town
Pros:

This place is appalling. The owners are cheap and filthy. Filth literally dripping down the walls. You don't even get soap to wash your hands with. No shampoo. Nothing. Every towel has stains. The pillows are flat and stained. The mattresses are ancient and uncomfortable. The room had an overpowering scent of some sort. Most of the rooms have people actually living there and it was noisy all night. Shower curtain was orange around the bottom from mold. Avoid this dump!!

2025-01-15 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandra • family
2
Pros:

As soon as I entered the building men kept banging on the door trying to get inside. Bed was disgusting, curse words written all over the walls, bathroom was gross, the lock was just a push button. Rude staff, people complaining that the owner goes through peoples things and kicks people out at 8 am

2024-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family
2
Pros:

The property was dirty, drafty in. We found bedbugs will not ever stay there again.

2023-12-03 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family
2
Pros:

Stinky odor in the room. No carpet/cold floor. Both lamps not working. No privacy curtain in the bathroom window. Damaged walls and doorways. Water heat ran out quickly.

2023-11-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dixie
8
Pros:

The price was good, the staff was very helpful.

2023-08-16 • via Nuitee
J
John
4
Needs an Update
Pros:

Older Motel in need of an update.. Musty / Smoky smelling room. Uncomfortable bed/pillows. Will NOT stay there again.

2023-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Penny
10
Pros:

This was a very pleasant motel to stay in. The owners were the sweeter couple and son. Our room was very clean and had recently been remodeled. Great area to stay in! Will definitely be back!

2023-07-27 • via Nuitee
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OSCAR GENARO
4
Terrible motel to stay in Indiana hill country
Pros:

Worst stay ever in my past 16 yrs traveling from Niagara to Texas. This property is old & now in the hands of people that don’t care to give confort. They don’t have the minimal standards of hospitality, cleanliness & care the North American society demands. You as a provider of these places for travelers should investigate every property,before you offerer it to YOUR clients. We all expect that from you. Appreciated.!

2023-07-11 • via Nuitee