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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns

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Front of property
View from room
Spelunking/cave exploring
Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
For families
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
Dec 11 - Dec 12

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carter Caves State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kentucky Christian University - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 45 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) - 46 min drive
  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tierney's Cavern Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Giovannis Pizza - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

When visiting Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Resort Park is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Tierney's Cavern, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor tennis court and a children's pool. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cave exploring
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Special features

Dining

Tierney's Cavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 12 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to May 21:
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 26 to September 04

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel
Carter Caves State Resort Olive Hill
Carter Caves State
Olive Hill Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Hotel Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel Olive Hill

Frequently asked questions

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carter Caves State Resort Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Carter Caves State Resort Park and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and mountain biking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and spelunking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, Tierney's Cavern offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Carter Caves State Resort Park like?
Carter Caves State Resort Park is located a short 15-minute walk from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant surprise on my cross country trip. Just a couple miles off the road but we’ll worth it!
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rodney, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Toi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cheryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel room was very clean but a little dated. An excellent value. Would definitely stay there again. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The dining room offered many food options and was very good and plentiful. My primary concern was the the balcony door would not lock. Still felt safe. Parking was very close to the room. The cave tours were great. The guides were excellent and a great value. Loved the forested setting! The trail to the lake and putt putt golf course could use some maintenance.
Gene, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, balcony, nice view
Brian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patty, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge and the park in general. The room was clean and a good size. The air conditioner was a bit noisy going on and off at night while trying to sleep. The staff were all very nice and helpful. We loved all of the trails and the tour of Cascade Cave! Its a very special, and unique area!
Deanna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with good amenities and a lot of outdoor views
michelle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was cozy and cool with the air conditioning. The scenery was breathtaking, we noticed many deer families around the trails and facilities. And we were able to go touring the caves, down the creeks and we enjoyed their rather challenging putt putt golf course. We'll be bringing our kids with us next time for sure 😊
Paula, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. I need to be in better shape to do all the hiking we wanted to do. The waitresses at the restaurant went out of her way to give me some peanut butter when my blood sugar dropped. Thank you so much.
Joan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my husband had the time of our lives here!!! It was so beautiful!!! And every single person we spoke to was helpful knowledgeable and so friendly! We haf read a review for here that said something about junkies being everywhere and we needed to lovk our doors but we would really like to clear this up gor anyone that read the same thing, THAT IS NOT AT ALL what we experienced, we never seen anything like this nor did we feel the need to lovk our doors. Our cabin was so clean and soo relaxing!
Arieal, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kendra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

enjoyed a quick stay in the cottage - wuld be a perfect location for multi family gatherings
susan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Lisa, 5-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Karli was outstanding. she made up for the fact that the hotels.com yet again did a truly ubersuck description of the room and how to get to it. There are not any elevators to the second floor. Karli was kind enough to tell us how to mitigate the problems and was even willing to get our luggage into the room. The room itself was comfortable enough, though the handle was broken to go out on patio and the a/c was deafening, and the dining room was a disaster.
Robert P., 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenny, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful drive up to the resort- and the rooms are spacious and clean. Most rooms have balconies overlooking a forest. There a lot of activities to do in the area- we plan to come back when we have more time to hike, bike, swim, and explore the caves!
Pamela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very neat and relaxing place. Great people, service and food.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and clean facilities you can tell it’s a little dated but fit the mountain vibe as expected great for a quiet area with lots to do. We enjoyed horse back riding, touring the caves, nature walks, and dining at the lodge Tavern.
Ashley, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great ready to go back again
Theresa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Travis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This park is beautiful and fun. A real gem. Great for hot summer days because the caves are nice and cool. We did the amazing hikes early in the morning and in the evenings. We did a fun evening kayaking tour too. We had a wonderful time and loved the spacious cottage that we stayed in.
Pam, 2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The food at the restaurant was excellent."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM