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Carter Caves State Resort Park

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

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Front of property
Coffee/tea maker
Children’s activities
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk
Private kitchen

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
The current price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/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 fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
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 fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carter Caves State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kentucky Christian University - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 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 travellers may like the paddleboarding, rock climbing and spelunking at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Tierney's Cavern, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking, rowing/canoeing and fishing. 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 smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Cot (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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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 1 September to 21 May:
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 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 26 May to 04 September
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 to 7 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 until May 21.

How much does it cost to stay at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

As of 26 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter Caves State Resort Park on 9 Aug, 2025 start from S$191.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 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?

Checkout 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 619 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Loved the lodge and the buffet. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely beautiful! Wonderfully helpful staff. The scenery is to die for. The rooms are very decent for the price and the dining area had a nice buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Walkable trails were available and a swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed siting on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay,. Cassandra at the desk in the lodge was amazing!! I love this is part of the park, excellent pool, excellent restaurant. The people that work for the park were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love everything, the hiking, the caves, swimming, fishing, friendly staff, the rooms were comfortable and clean. Only downfall were rooms above, could hear every step made across floor and walkway. Buffet was amazing, Prices are absolutely great for a vacation to beautiful scenery. I would recommend to all. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

The nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful area with loads of wildlife. The room was comfortable and clean. I’d go back for the activities on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cave tours were great. Continental breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Very serene and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested a room on upper level, they made it happen! Clean, quiet, nice little deck. Close to everything at Carter caves. Swimming pool included with stay! Kids and I are having a blast. Only complaint is that the Toilet seat could use replacing. Very very old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was very scenic. It would be nice if the pool was close to the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I loved the vibe of everyone hanging out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. The staff are amazing people. The view is breath taking and the room is very clean and comfortable. A hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love my stay at carter caves! Clean rooms and grounds, friendly staff. Always a pleasure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. My only complaint was our room was on the first floor and all night into morning we heard “stomping “ from above. I would highly recommend getting a room on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good for the price. One thing that bothered me was the mattress did not have a mattress cover on it. Also, my 11 month old crawled on the floor and his knees were black.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and well maintained. Lots to do and see. Great prices and excellent food in the on site restaurant. Rooms spacious and comfortable and conveniences. Lobby has tables and chairs to play games and also cozy spots to relax and talk. Handicapped accessible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Lower kitchen cabinets were filthy. Staff vey helpful and friendly. Other than kitchen cabs, the cabin was clean and roomy. Lived having a back deck to sit and listen to bath rest
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Would like to see a bar and different dining option. Only offered buffet meals when we were there. Could have been due to it was Memorial Day weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Enjoyed the trails and caves in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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