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Lake Barkley State Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden staircase with a metal railing leading to a high ceiling with a chandelier.
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A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a lake at dusk.
A spacious dining area with large windows overlooking a body of water, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the landscape.
A large building with a swimming pool and a covered deck area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Patti's Settlement 1880's
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Campbell
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a bridge leading to the entrance.

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cadiz

When you stay at Lake Barkley State Resort in Cadiz, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. .This golf hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Kentucky Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Boots Randolph Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Prizer Point Marina & Resort - 33 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Murray State University - 42 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's - 49 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Fort Campbell - 50 min drive - 48.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Barn Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jim's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beal-B-Q Cadiz, Ky - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

Lake Barkley State Resort offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and a marina. Other recreational amenities include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Windows on the Water serving guests of Lake Barkley State Resort. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Planning an event in Cadiz? This hotel has 6340 square feet (589 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Windows on the Water - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Windows on the Water

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • Conference center (6,340 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • 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 in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 22 to December 28:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

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 not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Property is also known as

Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Cadiz

Lake Barkley State

Barkley Hotel Cadiz

Lake Barkley Hotel Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel

Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 800 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel next to Lake Barkley, first time here and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort setting on Lake Barkley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place by the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly at Check in and especially at the Lodge dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right on Barkley Lake. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay. Just far enough to be away from everyone but not too far away from the hwy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of lake & lodge was fantasic...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real hidden gem! We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice getaway for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. I’ll be back with my whole family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a state park it surpassed all others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the lake sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Would have been better if restaurant was open while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheridan

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

Reunion

Cute room with a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the lodge rooms balconies, along with the lake, nature, and a beautiful lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Great Place to Stay!

2nd time staying here. Great park, great hotel. Room was very clean, roomy and nice. View from balcony (and room) of Lake Barkley was wonderful. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

Very enjoyable stay, beautiful scenery.

Clean, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice, low-priced breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lake Barkley is a treasure. Visited often when I was a child, and again as a MSU student. I’m thrilled to hear of the lodge updates that are pending. It’s rustic and reliable and just what we needed to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Grear Location

Great Couple Get away Great Location Beautiful Scenery for Nature Friendly staff Good Food
Great Location Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. We love this park and will return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This facility has everything you need for a family get together. Regardless of the weather, there is a lot to do. The beach is quite a distance from the lodge and best to drive. People were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place a little older
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024