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Carter Caves State Resort Park

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Coffee/tea maker
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Children's activities

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
$100
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Explore the area

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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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • 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)

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

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About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

3-star Olive Hill hotel steps from Carter Caves State Park
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 a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Carter Caves State Resort Park provides an outdoor tennis court and a children's pool. This family-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Carter Caves State Resort Park is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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 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 at the property

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 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 642 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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

8/10 Good

jay

Traveled with family
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

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

john

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

Excellent

Excellent, I stayed in one of the cottages. It had all modern conveniences and was very quiet and the bed was quite comfortable. I felt safe and room was secure. Cottage had a nice kitchen, living room with fireplace, and a back Porch overlooking the woods. The cottage I was in had 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms . I will definitely be back next time I'm in area the cave tours were amazing and the hiking paths were as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Amenities
Excellent loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Machel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia, philadelphia

Traveled with family
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

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Disliked: Room comfort
Beds uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery, owatonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at lodge, loved the front door porch area and back door semi-private porch area overlooking forest. Room was clean, had direct tv, and good wifi. Has a restaurant, i ate at buffet every day. Food and deserts were very good. Lodge is somewhat close to the lake its a short hike from lodge with option to see Smokey arch( land bridge) from below or above. Caught small bass on small beetlespin. I opted for text notifications which kept me updated with cave tours, restaurant hours, and anything i might have requested. I did the x cave tour, which surpassed my expectations, very enjoyable. Note: if staying at lodge there is no elevator for access to top floor rooms. It didnt effect me. Was happy I was in top floor for lodge is wooden and the floors are a little creaky which i think adds to the coolness if the lodge. Enjoyed my stay, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how it takes you back in time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie TíngYí

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and I met several shifts. Disappointed in the continental breakfast. There are several self guiding trails right off the hotel that you dont need a permit for (no caves involved) that were really enjoyable. I did like the signage that helped get around these trails. I thought the caves were fairly inexpensive the tour guides where quite informative and very enjoyable. I really can't wait to come back this summer we visited in the off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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