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Horse Cave Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Horse Cave with free parking

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Horse Cave Motel offers a tranquil setting with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can relax in the garden, while kids enjoy the playground. The vending machine provides quick snacks, and the helpful staff consistently makes visitors feel welcome.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
319 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY, 42749

What's nearby

  • Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Cave City Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Dinosaur World - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Crystal Onyx Cave - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5 Broke Girls - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Terrazul - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Horse Cave Motel

Property highlights
Horse Cave Motel provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Horse Cave Motel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 7.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Horse Cave Motel
Horse Cave Motel Motel
Horse Cave Motel Horse Cave
Horse Cave Motel Motel Horse Cave

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Cave Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Horse Cave Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 11:30 PM for a fee of USD 10.

What time is check-out at Horse Cave Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Horse Cave Motel located?

Situated in Horse Cave, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kentucky Repertory Theatre and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum. Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Horse Cave Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice place to stay family oriented bed was comfy I enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dated, but for the price, it was great. Owner was very nice and helpful. No coffee in the room or in lobby. All clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience! Checked in for an overnight stay. Arrived after 11pm and the staff were very friendly and quick to getbus checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Owners are very friendly. If you are just wanting a place to sleep, it is perfect. Its an old hotel but was perfect for us. Very close to Mammoth Cave and hidden river cave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

A great place to stay

This is such a cute hotel very big room and clean , the owners are so nice the price was just right I will return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old motel that is showing its age. With that said, it was very clean and worth the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very small. You only get in the bed from one side or at the end. The oversize bathroom door caused the queen bed to be too close to the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back. Can't beat the price. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and welcoming, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager was friendly and the room was clean with a nice bathroom and strong air conditioner. You definitely get your money's worth here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Clean and quiet

Very clean and quiet. Reasonable price for a good night’s sleep. The proprietors were very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little place for a weekender!!! Clean and comfy with no bugs and no distractions!!! Dated but that is kinda part of the charm!!! Would absolutely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It fit our price range. Staff was friendly😀. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This motel is good for a night or two, but that’s it. The advertising is very misleading. The room on the advertising isn’t the room you get. There is no play ground, no room service, not even a vending machine. Our room didn’t even have a phone and you had to kick the door to get it shut all the way. The bed wasn’t comfortable, but like i said good for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was and old 1950s motel that has been upgraded not 5 star but nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super simple. Super clean! Low frills.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

damola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills motels

One of the only motel during my trip that had a physical key instead of a door card. This is not a complaint, just an observation. My room was on the first floor and I was able to park right in front. My room was comfortable. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Disliked: Room comfort
Needed to have small table and a couple of chairs and a futon that sits too low to the floor makes it hard for older people to get up
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is old,but clean. Amenities listed coffeemaker but room didn't have one. There is a mini fridge and microwave
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Smelled like cigarette smoke.

The guy at check in was very friendly, but I’m glad I only stayed one night. My room smelled like smoke (supposed to be non-smoking) and the bathroom smelled like urine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beading was filthy! Some DIRTY sweaty hairy person slept in the bed & the bedding was never changed on either bed. It was disgusting!!! Also, $15 per non-shedding, 5lb dog cost us an addt’l $45 for one night. RIDICULOUS!!! We’ll never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Marian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The refridgerater didn't work. They told me the next morning that it was turned off to defrost. The laminate was peeling from the bathroom vanity doors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
LIKED 1. Cost 2. Cleanliness 3. Quiet 4. Staff friendliness DISLIKED 1. Water conservation screens on faucet and shower head too tightly woven & restrictive to cause little & misdirected flow.

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself wasn’t bad at all but the owners are very rude and disrespectful. I was coming down from 4 hours away to visit my sister and her 4 month old daughter and he told me and my wife we couldn’t have guests over to our room. Then he proceeded to argue with me over hotel policy in which it does not say anything about having guests in our room. Will not be staying here again and will be leaving reviews on other sites
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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