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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Spelunking/cave exploring
View from room
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
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    1 min walk
  • Tierney's Cavern Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Ashland Transportation Center
    54 min drive
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    46 min drive

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Olive Hill

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
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 15 min walk
  • Carter Caves State Park - 5 min drive
  • Kentucky Christian University - 22 min drive
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 37 min drive

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

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

Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 525 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 525 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 525 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 525 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 525 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

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

8/10 Good

CLAYTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay when you’re hiking around the Carter caves area, we appreciate it that it was pet friendly, and the rooms were reasonably priced given the limited quantity available. The rooms were clean and in pretty good condition, though the door on our room was missing a lot of paint and looked shabby, there were some small things that could be done to improve the overall of the appearance of the room like that. Overall a great experience! Will definitely come back. The staff are very friendly in the office and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great! The lodge needs new carpet, it smells old and musty when you walk in. Not very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the money. Beautiful scenery. Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, balcony, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent the weekend in the cottages. It was very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with good amenities and a lot of outdoor views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arieal

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with group
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

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ashley, Port Orange

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ready to go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024