When you stay at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carter Caves State Park Golf Course and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill.
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
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 with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Tierney's Cavern serving guests of Carter Caves State Resort Park. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tierney's Cavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 9-12 per person
1 restaurant
Restaurants on site
Tierney's Cavern
Things to do
Basketball
Canoeing
Cave exploring
Children's pool
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Kayaking
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Paddleboards on-site
Playground
Private picnics
Rock climbing
Tennis
Family friendly
Children's pool
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Lift
Gift shop/newsstand
Reception hall
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Laundry facilities
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
Hardwood flooring in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Desk chair
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
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
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
Payment types
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 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
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Carter Caves State Olive Hill
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Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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 😊
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.
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!
The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Lisa
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Robert P.
Travelled with family
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
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!
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.
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.