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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Spelunking/cave exploring
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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 255
SAR 281 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

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

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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

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
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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 | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

Getting around

  • 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

Family-friendly hotel near Carter Caves State Park
Located close to Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns, Carter Caves State Resort Park provides mini golf, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Tierney's Cavern, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, basketball, and horseback riding. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a gift shop, and a paddleboard on site
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Tierney's Cavern

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–7 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to May 21.

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Carter Caves State Resort Park allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carter Caves State Resort Park located?

This family-friendly Olive Hill hotel is located in a state park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park.

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Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 541 reviews

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 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. The backdrop and trails are awesome and the place was very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lots of area construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property for a state park. Older, but well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area with awesome hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Our family enjoyed our stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you enjoy hiking and natural bridges/arches, this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be in the state park and enjoy the outdoors while staying in a very nice hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to check out the hot water in the shower, otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retired
Nice stay everyone friendly room comfortable dining room had good food and reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed a quick stay in the cottage - wuld be a perfect location for multi family gatherings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Our pup loved the trails. The food was good and the staff helpful and friendly. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here on our trips to Tn. Always affordable and good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Caves. I stay there multiple times a year and have never had a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Older but nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge room was very spacious & had a large balcony with a breathtaking view. Food from the restaurant was very tasty. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very neat and relaxing place. Great people, service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable The staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hiking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
We love it here! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024