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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Children's activities
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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 refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/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 $75 fee)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carter Caves State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 22.6 miles

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 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 travelers may like the spelunking, hiking/biking, and fishing at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Tierney's Cavern, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, basketball, and rock climbing. 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 barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and desks

Languages

English

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)
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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–7 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to May 21.

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 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?

Check-out 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 580 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

10/10

Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Cave tours were great. Continental breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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 loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful location, quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Always love my stay at carter caves! Clean rooms and grounds, friendly staff. Always a pleasure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

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

I love how it takes you back in time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was helpful. Enjoyed the trails and caves in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

It was a very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Well marked hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay at the resort from the beautiful drive in to checkout. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great guide for X cave tour. A wonderful state park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Lots of area construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The property is comfortable and clean. Restaurant is good, though prices are high. The lodge is in need of updating, in particular bathroom fixtures appear to be over 40 years old.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Very good property for a state park. Older, but well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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