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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath 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)

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

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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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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath 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 fridge/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 fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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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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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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 - 1 min walk
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 15 min walk
  • Carter Caves State Park - 5 min drive
  • King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill - 19 min drive
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 37 min drive

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 fishing, canoeing and horse riding 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 basketball, rock climbing and hiking/biking. 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall, a vending machine and a paddleboard on-site
  • 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

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

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 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.
Cots (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 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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter Caves State Resort Park on 26 Feb 2025 start from AU$110.92, 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, 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?

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 531 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

Tim

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Beautiful area with awesome hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Our family enjoyed our stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

If you enjoy hiking and natural bridges/arches, this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

They need to check out the hot water in the shower, otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Tim

Clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Jeb

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

susan

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

James

Friendly staff. Older but nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stay here on our trips to Tn. Always affordable and good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Lisa

The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

It was a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very neat and relaxing place. Great people, service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Great place for a family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

The rooms were clean and comfortable The staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great hiking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Very pleasant surprise on my cross country trip. Just a couple miles off the road but we’ll worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Great place to stay!
We love it here! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Beautiful property with good amenities and a lot of outdoor views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Clean room, balcony, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Spent the weekend in the cottages. It was very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024