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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk
Coffee/tea maker
Children’s activities
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carter Caves State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
(45 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • 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 $75 fee)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool and laundry facilities are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carter Caves State Resort Park's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carter Caves State Park Golf Course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Tierney's Cavern
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, mini golf and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Carter Caves State Park and a 3-minute drive from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carter Caves State Resort Park offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Carter Caves State Resort Park. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Olive Hill hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Tierney's Cavern – This restaurant specialises 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 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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 26 May and close on 04 September.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 595 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at Carter Caves and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Every staff member was kind and helpful. Our upper floor room was very quiet and clean. We ate at the lodge restaurant four times and each time the food was delicious. The waitresses were wonderful. These girls were too short-staffed, but they really busted their humps and provided excellent service. Even the hostess had to jump in and help and she was excellent as well. We did have to wait a little bit for food to be prepared, but that didn't bother us. We're retired now! Time doesn't matter! We're supposed to be taking time to slow down and smell the roses at this point! The only things that were negatives was that there is no elevator to the second floor rooms. It's an old lodge and we understand. We're not spring chickens anymore and steps are difficult. The girl at the desk did offer to change our room to the bottom floor, but we chose to keep our assigned room upstairs because it would be more quiet. Also, some of the floors are noisy. My husband walks heavy in the heels and I had to keep reminding him to walk more quietly for the poor people downstairs. The floor in the entry way of our room really vibrated when we walked on it, so I worried about the people underneath us. Also, the wooden walkway outside in front of the rooms was very noisy to walk on. I was worried that it would wake me up if people were walking on it outside while I was sleeping, but this was not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found this by accident on our way through. Best find ever! Absolutely incredible, the accommodations were amazing The View and the scenery were amazing access to the trails caves all of it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maghann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Could have been better

The location can't be beat. Its beautiful and the hiking trails in the park are lovely. The rooms are clean, but dated. Our mattress was old and lumpy. The onsite restaurant had an odd odor, so much so that we chose to not eat there. I would have appreciated more coffee options in the room, but I also understand taht they want you to go to the restaurant for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Hoisington

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Eva Michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with partner
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

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joesph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Tim, Murfreesboro

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Murfreesboro

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Portsmouth

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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