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About Hillcrest Motel | Family-Owned Motel in Aurora, Indiana

Who We Are

Hillcrest Motel has been family-owned and operated since the beginning. In a river town this size, that means the front desk, the housekeeping, and the decisions about how this motel is run all happen under one roof, backed by a small team who've been here long enough to know most of the regulars by name.

Aurora moves at its own pace. Barges still drift up and down the Ohio. Route 50 still carries a steady current of truckers, road-trippers, and locals running errands. Hillforest still sits on its hill downtown, looking as grand as it did the day it was built.

Hillcrest Motel has been part of that same rhythm for years – a low-rise row of rooms along US-50, built for travelers who need somewhere honest to land for the night.

Family-owned motel in Aurora, IN - Hillcrest Motel
Serving Route 50 & Ohio River Valley Travelers
Prime US-50 Location

Where You'll Find Us

Hillcrest Motel sits right along US-50, placing you minutes away from Aurora's most celebrated historic landmarks, healthcare facilities, casino gaming, and key regional travel routes.

Hillforest House Museum

Hillcrest Motel sits right along US-50, just a few minutes from Hillforest, the riverboat-style Victorian mansion that’s one of Aurora’s best-known landmarks, visited daily by a lot of tourists.

Highpoint Health

We are also close enough to Highpoint Health that a stay here works for a hospital visit as easily as it does for a holiday.

Casinos & Racing

Hollywood Casino and Rising Star Casino are both a short drive out for guests chasing an evening of cards or slots, and Competition Racing Indoor Karting Center sits nearby for a different kind of adrenaline entirely.

Cincinnati & CVG Airport

Cincinnati, OH, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are close enough to matter, too. Land at CVG, skip the higher nightly rates near the terminal, and comfortably settle into a room in Aurora without staying right beside the chaos of the airport.

Affordable rooms at Hillcrest Motel in Aurora, Indiana
Honest Accommodations

Rooms and the Basics, Done Right

Every room at Hillcrest comes with its own bathroom and television, with everything kept simple and clean so you can get on with a good night’s sleep.

Free Wi-Fi, free parking with room for trucks and RVs, free coffee each morning, and on-site laundry come standard with every stay. Whether you're here alone for one night passing through, or splitting a double room with the family for a week, the setup stays the same: clean, quiet, and ready the moment you walk in.

Guests here come for something affordable and easy to wind down in. The small essentials are handled well, with a door that locks properly, a shower that runs hot, and a rate that doesn't sting when the bill comes.

Private Bathroom & Television
Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
Free Truck, Bus & RV Parking
Fresh Free Morning Coffee
On-Site Guest Laundry Service
Single & Double Rooms (Daily/Weekly)
Guest Loyalty

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

Ask a regular why they keep choosing Hillcrest Motel in Aurora, IN, over the chain properties closer to the interstate, and the answer tends to be small things that add up: a manager who remembers your name, a room that's ready even when you call last minute, and a straight answer when you ask what something costs.

That kind of hospitality is hard to match, which might be exactly why it's stuck around here. Plenty of small motels along this stretch of the Midwest may have changed hands or changed with the times. Hillcrest hasn't, and the reason is simple enough – Aurora keeps sending people back, and we'd rather keep earning that than trade it away.

Some of our guests are here for one night between shifts on a long haul. Some are in town for a weekend at Rising Star or Hollywood Casino. Some are visiting family, or passing through Dearborn County on the drive between Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

Different reasons, same welcome – a comfortable room, a fair rate, and hot coffee waiting the next morning before the road picks back up.

  • A friendly team that remembers your name
  • Rooms ready even for last-minute arrivals
  • Transparent, budget-friendly rates with no surprises

Plan Your Stay in Aurora

Whether you're visiting Dearborn County for one night or staying for the week, Hillcrest Motel is ready to welcome you.

7535 US-50, Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1991 Reserve Online Today

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Semantic Keynotes

  • Hillcrest Motel Tradition: Family-owned and operated roadside motel providing clean, comfortable, and honest lodging along US-50 in Aurora, Indiana.
  • Affordable & Extended Accommodations: Transparent daily and weekly rates for single and double rooms with private bathrooms and television for solo travelers, families, and contractors.
  • Full-Service Road Essentials: Complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi, morning coffee, spacious truck and RV parking, and on-site guest laundry facilities.
  • Strategic Tri-State Connectivity: Convenient proximity to historic Hillforest House Museum, Highpoint Health, Hollywood and Rising Star Casinos, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

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  • Location: Aurora, Indiana, Dearborn County, Cincinnati, US-50, Ohio River
  • Landmarks: Hillforest, Competition Racing Indoor Karting Center, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Truck Parking, RV Parking, Free Coffee, Laundry Facilities, Private Bathrooms
  • Audience: Families, Business Travelers, Truck Drivers, Road Trippers, Casino Visitors, Tourists

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